The LEO Foundation Award 2012 – Silver Award
Grantee: Dr. Andrea Chiricozzi
Amount: DKK 500,000
Grant category: LEO Foundation Awards
Year: 2012
Geography: Italy
Presented to skin immunology specialist Dr. Andrea Chiricozzi at the Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy.
Chiricozzi’s research focuses on chronic skin inflammation and the pathogenic circuits underlying the formation of skin lesions, particularly in regard to psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. The award will support Chiricozzi’s on-going research into the pathogenic mechanisms in skin disorders and novel therapeutic strategies.