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International Psoriasis Council

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Luis F. Santamaria-Babí Headshor

Luis

Santamaria-Babí

,

PhD

Full Professor of Clinical and Translational Immunology
University of Barcelona
Barcelona
,
Spain
Councilor Since: October 28, 2026
Professor Luis F. Santamaría-Babí is a Full Professor of Clinical and Translational Immunology at the University of Barcelona and Director of the Translational Immunology Research Group at the Barcelona Science Park. He received his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Zurich, where he trained at the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research. His research focuses on the immunological mechanisms underlying psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases, particularly skin-homing T cells and cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen (CLA). His work has explored the roles of CLA⁺ memory T cells, host–microbe interactions, and cytokine-mediated inflammatory pathways, including contributions from Streptococcus pyogenes and the IL-23/IL-17 axis. His current interests include translational biomarkers and precision medicine approaches. Professor Santamaría-Babí is a member of the European Dermatology Forum, Councilor of the International Eczema Council, and Academician of the Reial Acadèmia de Medicina de Catalunya. He previously served on the Board of the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR). His professional experience spans academic research, pharmaceutical drug development, and clinical collaborations, with an emphasis on translating immunological research into clinical applications.
Last Updated:
10/14/2026

Areas of Interest

Translational immunology, immunodermatology, Streptococcus pyogenes and its role in psoriasis, skin-homing T cells, CLA⁺ memory T cells, host–microbe interactions, cytokine-mediated inflammatory pathways (IL-23/IL-17 axis), translational biomarkers, precision medicine approaches

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Professor Santamaría-Babí is a member of the European Dermatology Forum, a Councilor of the International Eczema Council (IEC), and an Academician of the Reial Acadèmia de Medicina de Catalunya. He previously served on the Board of the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR), and he is a member of the editorial board of Allergy.

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