Eczema and Psoriasis Research Incubator: Cross-Disciplinary Innovation Forum

At ESDR 2026 | Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | Time: 8-12 PM CEST 

Heidelberg, Germany

A joint program of the International Psoriasis Council (IPC) and the IEC. 

The IPC–IEC Eczema and Psoriasis Research Incubator is a pre-congress, interactive forum designed to catalyze cross-disciplinary collaboration and accelerate innovation across inflammatory skin diseases. Featuring keynote presentations from global thought leaders, the program moves from cutting-edge insights into disease mechanisms and precision stratification to data-driven, translational approaches that inform real-world practice. Participants will engage in rapid-fire early-career presentations and structured small-group “Challenge Labs” focused on priority research themes, with the goal of identifying actionable gaps and shaping collaborative project concepts. This highly interactive format emphasizes practical outcomes, new partnerships, and sustained engagement beyond the session. Early-career investigators are strongly encouraged to apply.

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PROGRAM CHAIRS

AGENDA

7:30–8:00 Registration and Breakfast

8:00–8:10 IPC & IEC Welcome

8:10–8:40 KEYNOTE: From Mechanism to Precision: Defining Disease Endotypes

8:40–9:10 KEYNOTE: From Data to Impact: Translating Evidence into Practice

9:10-9:45 Lightning Talks: 5 Early-Career Investigator Spotlights

9:45-10:00 Break

10:00 – 11:00 Challenge Labs: Small Group Innovation Sessions

11:00 – 11:45 Report-Outs & Expert Commentary Panel

11:45 – 12:00 Closing Reflections & Next Steps

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