Build a Legacy
The Biology of Skin Foundation incorporated in 2019 to sustain the Montagna Symposium, a yearly gathering of leaders, young scientists and clinicians to educate on the latest scientific discoveries and solve problems of skin disease.
We are actively seeking Donors to ensure that this unique form of scientific educational interaction continues to revolutionize skin biology and skin health in the spirit of William Montagna and the first founders of 1950.
Become a Founder
Mission of the Foundation
Together we shall:
- Sustain the Montagna Symposium: An annual gathering of physicians and scientists to present the best of skin research.
- Revolutionize Skin Research: Create and provide resources that light the way through skin research to transform human health.
- Share Knowledge: Provide the excitement of skin science for public benefit.
Goals
Now: Building the Legacy
Raise 2.1 million dollars by 70th anniversary year 2023/2024 to sustain support for the annual Montagna Symposium.
Future: Continuing the Legacy
Raise 10 million dollars to create living skin and digital resources for understanding diverse skin biology.
Montagna Symposium
Inspiring young and established investigators since 1950.
Pioneered by skin biologist William Montagna, Ph.D., the symposium:
- Creates opportunities for the exchange of ideas and resources involving skin science
- Inspires clinical research that leads to cures for skin disease or improves outcomes for patients
Learn More:
List of Past Symposia
List of Symposium Directors
Montagna Symposium Home Page
Directors
Dennis R. Roop, Ph.D., President
Professor of Dermatology at University of Colorado Anschutz and Director of the Gates Institute
Co-Director Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin
Daniel Kaplan, M.D., Ph.D., Interim Vice President
Professor of Dermatology and Immunology at University of Pittsburgh
Molly F. Kulesz-Martin, Ph.D., Secretary/Treasurer
Professor Emeritus of Dermatology at Oregon Health & Science University
Director Emeritus Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin
Nicole L. Ward, Ph.D
Vice Chair for Research, Department of Dermatology
Professor of Dermatology, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Ayman Grada, M.D., M.S.
Adjunct Professor Case Western Reserve Dept of Dermatology
Medical Director, AbbVie
Executive Director
Liaison For Young Investigators
Jodi Johnson, Ph.D.
jodi.johnson@biologyofskinfoundation.org
Research Assistant Professor of Pathology and Dermatology, Northwestern University
Scientific Director and Basic Research Program Coordinator, Lurie Cancer Center (LCC)
Founder, Owner and Editor, DerMEDit