The LEO Foundation Award 2011 – Silver Award
Grantee: Dr. Charlotte Menné Bonefeld
Amount: DKK 500,000
Grant category: LEO Foundation Awards
Year: 2011
Geography: Denmark
Presented to Dr. Charlotte Menné Bonefeld, a Danish immunologist with a strong interest in dermatological research.
Despite her young age, Dr. Bonefeld has already made a significant contribution to the field of dermatology. Her research achievements include novel promising findings showing down-regulation of the immune system (a process known as tolerance) when an individual is exposed repeatedly to strong allergens such as those present in hair dyes. These results give great perspectives in finding new treatments and, equally important, give novel insight into why some people become allergic and some do not.
The LEO Foundation Award 2011 – Gold Award
Grantee: Dr. Claus Johansen
Amount: DKK 1,000,000
Grant category: LEO Foundation Awards
Year: 2011
Geography: Denmark
Presented to the Danish dermatological researcher Dr. Claus Johansen.
Over the years, Dr. Johansen’s research has been particularly focused on unravelling the complex network of intra-cellular signals controlling inflammatory skin disorders, particularly in psoriasis. Dr. Johansen’s work has significantly increased the current understanding of the inflammatory process in psoriasis. This knowledge is important for the future development of novel therapeutics which will ultimately provide better care for the psoriasis patients.