Advancing Clinician Competence in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Management: Emerging Immune Pathways and Integrative Care

Dr. Daveluy is a professor and program director at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's in science from Michigan State University. He completed medical school and his dermatology residency at Wayne State University.

He holds special interests in teledermatology, noninvasive skin imaging, skin of color, integrative dermatology, and complex medical dermatology, including hidradenitis suppurativa. He is active on AAD committees, including Performance Measure and DataDerm Oversight. He is the past president of the Wayne County Medical Society and Michigan Dermatological Society. He serves on the board of directors of the HS Foundation and editorial board for the JAAD and JAAD Case Reports and is building a growing body of publications of his own. He lives across the border in Windsor, Ontario, Canada with his husband and two very spoiled dogs

Dr. George Han an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell where he leads efforts in clinical research and teledermatology. He is the current Vice President of the Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, a member of the board of directors of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, a member of the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation, and an Associate of the International Eczema Council.

Dr. Jennifer Ornelas is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist. She has conducted translational research investigating botanical extracts as novel treatment options for acne and earned a master’s in clinical and translational research. She is passionate about working with children and adults alike and providing excellent care to all of her patients. She is committed to serving the medically underserved populations of the region and strives to provide culturally competent specialist care in her practice.

Dr. Song is the director of clinical research at Frontier Dermatology Partners. He is also a clinical instructor at the University of Washington and Silver Falls Dermatology. He specializes in inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr. Song is a regular contributor to the dermatology literature and speaks across the country as a key opinion leader.

Dr. Jennifer Soung is a board certified dermatologist currently practicing at Southern California Dermatology in Santa Ana, CA and a Clinical Instructor at Harbor UCLA Dermatology. Dr. Soung has a strong interest in medical dermatology and clinical research. Dr. Soung is an expert in psoriasis treatment and has extensive experience using phototherapy, systemic medications and biologics in the treatment of psoriasis. From 2010-2015, she was an assistant professor at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and the Director of Dermatology Clinical Research.

Dr. Saakshi Khattri is a board certified Dermatologist, Rheumatologist and Internist and one of only a handful of triple board certified physicians across the United States. After completing her M.B.B.S. from Delhi University (India), Dr. Khattri moved to New York to complete her Internal Medicine Residency followed by a fellowship in Rheumatology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. It was during her fellowship that she realized how little rheumatologists knew about the skin and vice versa. She completed a two-year long research fellowship in Rockefeller University under the mentorship of Dr. Emma Guttman and Dr. James Krueger where she conducted both bench research and clinical trials in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Dr. Khattri then completed a residency in Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, where she served as chief resident and after the completion of her residency stayed as an Assistant Professor. She is the Director of The Center for Connective Tissue Diseases, at Mount Sinai. Her clinical focus is on inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases, complex medical dermatology and diseases with rheumatology/dermatology overlap. Besides patient care she is actively involved in research and is PI for several clinical trials in various autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, lichen planus and hidradenitis to name a few.

Katy Duffy is a board-certified physician assistant with over 10 years of experience in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and practices at Forefront Dermatology in Clive, Iowa. She is passionate about managing inflammatory skin conditions and incorporating the latest evidence-based treatments into patient care. She recently completed Learn Skin’s Dermatology Clinical and Integrative Essentials I course, which has enhanced her ability to integrate lifestyle and holistic approaches into dermatologic practice. Katy also serves as a clinical preceptor for PA students and is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, where she has earned the Diplomate Fellow designation.

Dr. Tina Bhutani is a board certified dermatologist and clinical researcher practicing in San Francisco, California. She received her medical training at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed her residency in dermatology at UCSF. Dr. Bhutani has an expertise in the treatment of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and other inflammatory skin diseases. In addition to seeing patients, she is a Associate Adjunct Professor in the Department of Dermatology at UCSF. She is passionate about improving the care and lives of patients with inflammatory skin disorders and is involved in many studies focusing on the development of new treatments for these diseases and learning more about mechanisms of disease initiation and maintenance. She has a particular interest in the impact of disease on patient quality of life and mental health as well as the use of wellness-based behavior modification to improve disease severity and reduce the risk of associated comorbidities. She has published over 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has spoken at national and international conferences on these topics. She is a member of the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Scientific Advisory committee and has received research grant funding from the NPF, the Dermatology Foundation, as well as Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA). She also serves as the current editor-in-chief for the journal Psoriasis: Targets and Therapy. 

Dr. Tonia Vinton is double board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine. Currently, she is the medical director for University of Texas Southwestern’s Integrative Weight Wellness Center at Presbyterian Dallas. In this multidisciplinary metabolic and obesity treatment center, Dr Vinton works to tailor plans for patients with a team of specialists including a registered dietician, bariatric surgeon, GI endoscopist, and plastic surgeon. She was previously the medical director for the Nutrition and Weight Management Program at the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas from 2016-2021. Additionally, she is the president and founder of the Dallas Obesity Society and a member of OMA and TOS.

Dr. Wilson Liao specializes in caring for patients with psoriasis and other skin disorders that may respond to phototherapy (exposure to ultraviolet light).

Dr. Liao is interested in bringing cutting-edge research technologies into patient care in the clinic, a field called translational medicine. He is involved in a number of research studies on new therapies for psoriasis and skin cancer and welcomes patient inquiries on study participation.

Dr. Liao earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed both his residency and fellowship in dermatology at UCSF.

Jennifer Pellegrin-Perez, DNP, RN, PHN, DPCS a Southern California native, has lived with psoriasis for 27 years and psoriatic arthritis for 17 years, with a lifelong connection to the disease through her father and eventually her brother. She has dedicated nearly 15 years to volunteering with the National Psoriasis Foundation as a patient advocate, one-to-one mentor, and a community ambassador. Her advocacy efforts include testifying on the senate floor in support of step therapy reform, sharing her personal journey to access a life-changing medication. Professionally, Jennifer is a nurse with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, which she utilizes as a college professor, and the Director of Nursing for a home health agency, where she is committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare education.

Dr Ted Lain is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Austin, Texas since 2006. He serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Sanova Dermatology, a group practice with locations in Texas and Louisiana, as well as the Executive Director for Austin Institute for Clinical Research (AICR). As the Principal Investigator for AICR, Dr Lain has run numerous medical, cosmetic, device and skincare trials since 2013, including over 20 in psoriasis vulgaris.  

He uses his clinical and research experience to assist industry with protocol design, marketing strategy, and sales force training. In addition, he enjoys being a faculty member of numerous domestic and international educational conferences, publishing and editing journal articles, and co-directing the Science of Skincare Summit.

Dr. Tina Bhutani is a board certified dermatologist and clinical researcher practicing in San Francisco, California. She received her medical training at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed her residency in dermatology at UCSF. Dr. Bhutani has an expertise in the treatment of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and other inflammatory skin diseases. In addition to seeing patients, she is a Associate Adjunct Professor in the Department of Dermatology at UCSF. She is passionate about improving the care and lives of patients with inflammatory skin disorders and is involved in many studies focusing on the development of new treatments for these diseases and learning more about mechanisms of disease initiation and maintenance. She has a particular interest in the impact of disease on patient quality of life and mental health as well as the use of wellness-based behavior modification to improve disease severity and reduce the risk of associated comorbidities. She has published over 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has spoken at national and international conferences on these topics. She is a member of the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Scientific Advisory committee and has received research grant funding from the NPF, the Dermatology Foundation, as well as Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA). She also serves as the current editor-in-chief for the journal Psoriasis: Targets and Therapy.