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International Psoriasis Council

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Jiajing

Lu

,

MD, PhD

Deputy Director, Department of Dermatology; Associate Professor
Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University
Shanghai
,
China
Councilor Since: October 28, 2026
Dr. Jiajing Lu is Deputy Director of the Department of Dermatology and an Associate Chief Physician at Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital. She is also an Associate Professor and doctoral supervisor at Tongji University and a recipient of the Young Talent Award under the Shanghai Oriental Talent Health Platform. She currently serves as a Young Principal Investigator at the Institute of Psoriasis, Tongji University School of Medicine, and as a member of the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA). Dr. Lu has long focused on the clinical and basic investigation of severe and treatment-refractory psoriasis, with particular interest in disease mechanisms, precision treatment, and the translation of research findings into improved patient care. She has published 41 SCI-indexed papers as first or corresponding author. She has led multiple research projects, including projects supported by grants from the Young Scientists Fund and the General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. She holds seven authorized patents, has contributed to five guidelines and expert consensus statements in psoriasis, and has co-authored three professional books and one textbook. Her work integrates clinical practice, translational research, and multidisciplinary collaboration to advance individualized management for patients with complex psoriatic disease.
Last Updated:
10/23/2026

Areas of Interest

Pustular psoriasis, palmoplantar pustulosis, severe and treatment-refractory psoriasis, disease mechanisms and immunology, biomarkers, precision and individualized treatment, biologics, comorbidities (metabolic syndrome, obesity), pediatric psoriasis, early intervention, clinical guidelines, quality of life

Languages Spoken

English, Mandarin

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Dr. Lu is a member of the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA).

What's New

Psoriasis: An Expert Global Perspective Is Now Available for Pre-Order

IPC Board Member and Treasurer Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, is the editor of a new textbook, Psoriasis: An Expert Global Perspective, now available for preorder from Elsevier. He worked with associate editors IPC President Bruce Strober, MD, PhD; IPC Vice President/President-Elect Claudia de la Cruz, MD; and IPC Chief Medical Officer Peter van de Kerkhof, MD, PhD. Nearly 50 authors from 20 countries contributed 30 chapters covering psoriasis from its earliest descriptions through genetics, immunology, and current therapies, with clinical images of psoriasis across diverse skin tones. All royalties support IPC.

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

New Video Resource: Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

In this video, IPC Councilor Rodrigo Garcia Salinas, MD, a rheumatologist from Argentina, explains how to recognize psoriatic arthritis early, including why joint pain, how long a patient has had psoriasis, and family history can matter more than skin severity alone. He also reviews how imaging helps catch early disease and how to choose treatment based on each patient’s joint, spine, and skin involvement.

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Friday, September 25, 2026

Take Ten Video: Bridging Psoriasis and Metabolic Comorbidities

IPC President Bruce Strober reviews the link between psoriasis and metabolic disease, drawing on findings from IPC’s recent paper in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD). He translates this growing body of evidence into five concrete priorities from the 2025 IPC Think Tank for improving cardiometabolic screening and care.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026