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Peter

Foley

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BMedSc, MBBS MD, FACD

Director of Research
Skin Health Institute
Fitzroy
,
Australia
Councilor Since: November 1, 2012
IPC Councilor
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Professor Peter Foley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at The University of Melbourne and Director of Research at the Skin Health Institute. He also leads Dermatology Research at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, where he is a visiting medical officer across multiple specialty clinics, including psoriasis and phototherapy.

A Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists since 1997, Professor Foley has extensive clinical and research experience in psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, photosensitivity disorders, and nonmelanoma skin cancers. He has served as principal investigator in over 180 clinical trials and authored over 200 publications.

Within the International Psoriasis Council (IPC), Professor Foley serves on the Membership Committee and the IPC Co-Mentoring Program and has mentored IPC International Fellows. He actively contributes to several regional and global psoriasis initiatives, including the Psoriasis Value Outcome Set (PsoVOS), biosimilar access programs, and APAC consensus panels.

He is a founding member of the Australasian Psoriasis Collaboration, co-convener of the Australasian Psoriasis and Dermatology Registries, and a key contributor to national dermatology education and guideline development. Professor Foley is also a Past President and current Skin Health Institute Board Member.
Last Updated:
07/10/2025

Areas of Interest

Clinical Trials – phases I-IV; quality of life and observational studies; co-convenor Australasian Psoriasis Registry; co-convenor Australasian Psoriasis Collaboration.

IPC Committees / Groups

Asia-Pacific Region Steering Committee, Membership Committee

Languages Spoken

English

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Treating dermatologist of Psoriasis Australia CEO with an informal role as advisor.
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Biosimilars for Psoriasis: Worldwide Overview of Regulatory Guidelines, Uptake and Implications for Dermatology…

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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