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Matthew

Vesely

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MD, PhD

Assistant Professor
Yale University
New Haven
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Connecticut
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United States
2021 Fellow
IPC Jr. Councilor
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Dr. Matthew Vesely is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Yale School of Medicine. He is a physician-scientist focusing on inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis, cutaneous lupus, and lichen planus. Dr. Vesely leads a basic and translational immunology research program investigating immune resolution pathways in the skin. His work focuses on the role of immune checkpoint receptors and vascular dysfunction in chronic inflammation. His group explores immune checkpoint agonism and endothelial normalization as potential therapeutic strategies in psoriasis and related conditions. Dr. Vesely earned his MD and PhD degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and completed his dermatology residency at Yale. He was named an IPC Fellow in 2021 under the mentorship of Dr. Alice Gottlieb. In 2025, he received a Discovery Grant from the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF).
Last Updated:
07/06/2025

Areas of Interest

Development of Psoriatic Arthritis, Novel Drug Discovery

Languages Spoken

English

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Membership Committee in Society for Investigative Dermatology; Treasurer for New England Dermatology Society
Recent publications

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Managing Psoriasis in Patients with Cancer: Evidence and Expert Guidance from Professor Caitriona Ryan.

Expert dermatologist Professor Ryan discusses the link between psoriasis and malignancy, treatment safety, and best…

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Malignancy in Psoriasis.

In this IPC Expert Insights article, Dr. Matthew Vesely examines cancer risk in psoriasis and provides insights on…

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Shining a Spotlight: Catching up with 2021 IPC Fellow Matthew Vesely, MD, PhD.

In this interview, we catch up with Dr. Matthew Vesely, a 2021 IPC Fellow. He shares insights on his journey since…

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Challenging Case 3: A Patient with Active Cancer.

Dr. Vesely presents a challenging case featuring a patient with active cancer.

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Focus on Psoriasis: A Report from the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting.

The 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting was held Thursday, March 16 – Tuesday, March 21, 2023,…

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Focus on Psoriasis: A Report from the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting.

The 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting was held Thursday, March 16 – Tuesday, March 21, 2023,…

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Symposium: Psoriasis: Using the Right Treatment in the Right Patient at the Right Time.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING (AAD) | NEW ORLEANS, LA Thursday, March 16 14:00 - 17:00…

March 16, 2023
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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