Prof. Peter C. M. van de Kerkhof

Biography

Prof Dr Peter CM Van de Kerkhof started his training in Dermatology and his research on psoriasis in 1979 at the department of dermatology of the Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen the Netherlands. From 1991 until 2018 he was the chairman of that department .Under his guidance there was an active program on psoriasis and non-melanoma skin cancer . His research contributions were focused on the pathogenesis and treatment of psoriasis. The transition from the symptomless skin to the psoriatic lesion were studied over the years, concluding that various aspects of innate immunity are fundamental to the disease. He has been a principal investigator in many clinical trials. Furthermore, he has worked in international consortia on the positioning of innovative treatments in psoriasis. His contributions to International Dermatology : 1994 - 1998 Secretary Treasurer European Society for Dermatological Research 1997 - Founding member European Dermatology Forum 1998 - 1999 President European Society for Dermatological Research 2001 - 2002 Secretary General European Dermatology Forum 2002 - 2003 President European Dermatology Forum 2003 - 2009 Member of the Scientific Committee of the Foundation René Tourraine 2011 – 2013 President International Psoriasis Council 2009 - 2013 Board member European Academy for Dermatology and Venereology 2006 – 2018 Board of Directors International Psoriasis Council, Past President 2014 - 2018 Board member UEMS section Dermatology 2010- Advisory board international federation of psoriasis associations 2014- 2021 Chair of the scientific board of Dutch burn wound foundation He has published over 800 papers in peer reviewed journals . Currently he is a senior Professor of the Radboud University and Chief Medical Officer of the International Psoriasis Council.