PATIENTS & PUBLIC
CHICAGO, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Skin of Color Society (SOCS), a global leader in skin of color dermatology, releases a comprehensive new educational video series designed to educate patients, physicians, and the general public about dermatologic conditions and diseases of importance to people of color.
This unique educational initiative was developed as part of the 7th Annual SOCS Media Day, which took place in early March 2024, following the 20th Annual SOCS Annual Scientific Symposium, a signature yearly event that showcases the latest skin of color dermatology research and insights from emerging researchers and leading experts from around the US and the world.
Several SOCS leaders, who are nationally and globally recognized board-certified dermatologists, contributed their expertise to this informative video series, including: Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH, MBA, current President; Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, Immediate Past President; Shawn Kwatra, MD, Secretary/Treasurer; Janiene Luke, MD, Board Member and Media Day Co-chair; Nkem Ugonabo, MD, Media Day Co-chair; Prince Adotama, MD, Board Member, and Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, President-Elect.
This substantial award will support Dr. Glass's seminal research into "Genetics, Comorbidities and their Association with Keloids"
(March 19, 2023, Chicago, IL) The Dermatology Foundation (DF) and the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) announce that Donald A. Glass II, MD, PhD, FAAD, is the 2024 recipient of the first-ever Sanofi and Regeneron Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Mid-Career Award, given to support his research into "Genetics, Comorbidities and their Association with Keloids."
A nationally recognized keloids expert, Dr. Glass is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He served as 2021-2022 President of the Skin of Color Society.
Dr. Donald A. Glass II, 2024 Sanofi and Regeneron DEI Mid-Career Awardee (2nd from right), pictured with Dermatology Foundation and Skin of Color Society representatives from left-right: John E. Bournas, Dermatology Foundation Executive Director, Kimberly J. Miller, Skin of Color Society Executive Director, Dr. Janet A. Fairley, Dermatology Foundation President, and Dr. Andrew F. Alexis, SOCS President, 2023-2024. Photo credit: Cali Griebel Photography.
This groundbreaking award was presented to Dr. Glass at the 20th Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium and the 60th Annual Meeting of the Dermatology Foundation, both of which took place during the recent American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.
(Dec. 27, 2023, Chicago, IL) The Skin of Color Society (SOCS), the global leader in skin of color dermatology, reports that 2023 was a year of exceptional progress in support of its mission to change the landscape for people of color through research, education, mentorship and advocacy. Several signature SOCS programs and newer initiatives that took place this year made uniquely important contributions to the field, as follows.
SOCS Presidents united, pictured from left: Drs. Andrew F. Alexis (current SOCS President) with Past Presidents through the years: Drs. Rebat Halder, Valerie M. Harvey, Valerie D. Callender, Founder Susan C. Taylor, Amy McMichael, Lynn McKinley-Grant, Seemal R. Desai and President-Elect Victoria Barbosa.
2023 Highlights
December 2023: The SOCS Meeting the Challenge Summit: Population Descriptors in Dermatology Research Studies—Continuing in its commitment to increase diversity in dermatology research studies and clinical trials, SOCS presented its second Meeting the Challenge Summit in December 2023, this time focusing on population descriptors that best describe various populations under study. As the second in a series, the Summit convened an esteemed, diverse group of 116 stakeholders, including skin of color dermatology leaders, researchers, clinicians, regulators, dermatologists-in-training, industry representatives, geneticists, dermatology journal editors, and an anthropologist.
The first of its kind campaign is built around public education, volunteerism and giving in support of much-needed mentorship and research in skin of color dermatology
Chicago volunteers (top photo) gathered together, with SOCS member dermatologists (center, from left, Drs. Roopal Kundu, Caroline Robinson and Elizabeth Kiracofe), surrounded by Northwestern University Dermatology Interest Group students, led by President Hannah Soltari (seated, far right). Bottom photo shows student volunteers from the Howard University Dermatology Society, led by Shanae’ Henry and Ugonna Nwannunu, co-founders of Skin Scholars (far left), with Andrea Speight, Sr. Mgr. Medical & Community Relations – DEI, Integrated Medical Communications, L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty (far right).
My Best Winter Skin Day launched nationally on October 24, featuring two successful community outreach events in Chicago and Washington, D.C., involving teams of SOCS members, medical students and dermatology residents from Northwestern University and Howard University respectively. As part of their public outreach activities, participating SOCS volunteers shared educational tips for managing winter skin that were developed by the SOCS Patient Education Committee, and distributed free moisturizers generously donated by campaign sponsors, La Roche-Posay and CeraVe. Campaign support was also provided by Restore Hair.
The Sanofi-Regeneron Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mid-Career Award will be available to three established investigators beginning in 2024; applications accepted beginning September 15, 2023
Pictured from left: John Bournas, DF Executive Director; Sewon Kang, MD, FAAD, DF Vice President; Andrew Korotzer, PhD, Regeneron; Deb Sierka, PharmD, Sanofi; Janet Fairley, MD, FAAD, DF President; Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD, SOCS Immediate Past President; Jonathan Weiss, MD, FAAD, DF Board member, and Kimberly Miller, SOCS Executive Director.
(August 22, 2023, Chicago, IL)—The Dermatology Foundation (DF) and the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) have partnered to create and deliver an impactful opportunity to advance health equity in the specialty of dermatology.
Developed especially for the exceptional mid-career investigator with an established trajectory of excellence in basic, clinical or translational science, the Sanofi-Regeneron Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mid-Career Award will expand the understanding of dermatological issues impacting underrepresented or underserved groups in medicine.