IPC’s International Fellowship program provides young dermatologists and researchers interested in psoriasis full access to the knowledge of our network of experts and represents our commitment to cultivating expertise in the field.
Meet the 2018 Fellows
The 2019 IPC International Fellowship Program is supported by AbbVie and Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Awarded fellows are matched with IPC Board Members or Councilors to observe and participate in clinical practice and laboratory research of patients with psoriasis. This opportunity provides real-world practice in the investigation, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans for psoriasis. In addition, the program provides an opportunity for IPC Fellows to develop ongoing relationships with key opinion leaders by participating in IPC programs and activities throughout a one-year period.
Meet the 2019 Fellows
Claudia de la Cruz, MD Clinica Dermacross Santiago, Chile IPC Board Member
Claudia de la Cruz received her medical degree from Universidad de Chile, Sede Oriente, Hospital de Salvador, Hospital, U. Chile, Chile. She received her dermatology training at Universidad de Chile, Hospital Jose Joaquinaguirre . She maintains academic affiliations with Universidad Católica de Chile as an Assistant Professor in Dermatology. She is also very active in the Chilean Society of Dermatology and is the coordinator of the psoriasis group and is a member of the National Ministry of Health Committee for Psoriasis Disease. Dr. de la Cruz has also published several papers on psoriasis and has presented at both national and international congresses on psoriasis and related issues. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
Last Updated: May 07, 2019
Elise Kleyn, MRCP, MMedSci, PhD University of Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Dr. Kleyn is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in Dermatology at The University of Manchester and Honorary Consultant Dermatologist at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester. She received her MBChB degree from The University of Cape Town, South Africa and pursued her postgraduate training in the United Kingdom. She trained in dermatology on the North West Regional Dermatology Training Scheme. In 2008 she received her PhD degree from The University of Manchester and in 2010 she was awarded her MMedSci degree from the University of Liverpool. Dr. Kleyn is one of the five Consultant Dermatologists who lead the Manchester Psoriasis Service - a multidisciplinary clinic for patients with severe psoriasis - which was awarded Hospital Doctor Dermatology Team of the Year Award in 2002. She is also the Pharmacovigilance Lead for the British Association of Dermatologists Biologic Intervention Register (BADBIR). Her research has focused on the 'brain-skin' axis in health and disease (forming the basis of her PhD thesis), psoriasis and drug safety of biological therapies and their use in psoriasis. For her research relating to the brain-skin axis she has received a number of national awards. She is actively involved in medical education both in the clinical setting and as an Academic and Project Options supervisor.
Last Updated: Jan 26, 2018
Murlidhar Rajagopalan, MD Apollo Hospitals Chennai, India
Dr. Rajagopalan is a senior consultant and Head of Dept. of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, India. Additionally, he serves as senior consultant in pediatric dermatology at Apollo Children’s Hospital. He completed an MBBS from JIPMER Madras University in 1985 and an MD in Dermatology from PGIMER Chandigarh in 1989. Dr. Rajagopalan reviews articles for the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology and several other national and international journals. He joined the IPC as a councilor in 2006 and currently serves on the IPC education committee.
Last Updated: Jun 06, 2019
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