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.
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, MBChB, FRCP (UK), MMedSci, PhD University of Manchester; Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Dr. Elise Kleyn is a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant Dermatologist. She pursued her postgraduate training on the North West Regional Dermatology Training Scheme. She was awarded her PhD degree from The University of Manchester and her MMedSci degree from The University of Liverpool.
Dr. Kleyn is the Director of the Brain-Skin Unit, Centre for Dermatology Research and one of five Consultant dermatologists who lead the Greater Manchester Psoriasis Service. Dr. Kleyn’s research has been focused on the 'brain-skin' axis in health and disease, forming the basis of her PhD thesis, and for which she has received a number of national awards. In addition, she has a particular interest in psoriasis, brain imaging as well as the safety of biological therapies and their use in psoriasis. She has been an invited speaker at numerous national and international meetings and is a member of the International Psoriasis Council as well as the BADBIR Data Analysis Working Group. She is actively involved in medical education both in the clinical setting and as a PhD supervisor and runs the successful Manchester Psoriasis Preceptorship programme. She is the Equality and Diversity Lead, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences and an Athena Swan champion. She is married to a General Practitioner and has two daughters.
Last Updated: Aug 23, 2019
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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