{"id":5980,"date":"2022-06-13T13:46:57","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T11:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/?p=5980"},"modified":"2022-06-14T14:50:57","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T12:50:57","slug":"nine-scientists-receive-dkk-26-million-to-improve-our-understanding-of-the-skin-and-skin-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/2022\/06\/13\/nine-scientists-receive-dkk-26-million-to-improve-our-understanding-of-the-skin-and-skin-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine scientists receive DKK 26 million to improve our understanding of the skin and skin diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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13 June 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The LEO Foundation has awarded DKK 26 million to nine skin research projects from all over the world that can contribute to new discoveries and strengthen the understanding and treatment of skin diseases. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From genetics to chronic itch. From PhD to Professor. From Denmark to the USA. This round\u2019s grantees mark not only a broad range of scientific focuses, but also offer potential solutions to a wide range of dermatological conditions. They also represent different career stages and six different countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In all, nine researchers from the USA, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Ireland, and the UK have received grants ranging from DKK 2-4 million, a total of DKK 26 million (EUR 3.5 million), for research projects that will improve the understanding and treatment of skin diseases. The nine projects were selected among a total of 23 applications from 11 different countries, giving a success rate of 39%.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One project will investigate the role of two proteins in the relatively common skin disease Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) and hopes to provide novel approaches for treatment of HS. A painful, long-term skin condition, characterized by skin lesions that cause intense pain, odor, drainage and scarring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another project seeks to identify new molecules involved in the development of chronic itch. Chronic itch is a major symptom of numerous dermatological and systemic diseases, causing great impairment to quality of life, and resulting in considerable socio-economic costs. Currently, treatment options for chronic itch have insufficient efficacy or side effects, creating a need for better and safer therapy.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just examples of two out of the nine thrilling projects that boast many exciting achievements. The common thread linking the projects is that they all increase our knowledge of the skin and its diseases \u2013 by improving the fundamental understanding of the skin, by identifying new innovative treatments and by developing novel and improved diagnostics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than 3,000 skin diseases are known and create a sizable universe of conditions to be understood, diagnosed, and treated. Much more research is needed to improve the understanding and treatment of skin diseases. This is exactly what the LEO Foundation aims to do with its philanthropic activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descriptions of all the projects can be found below for further inspiration. You may also explore the scientific detail and scope of each their projects.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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