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UCSF Dermatology Grand Rounds - 23 October 2024

Wednesday, October 23 at 8:10 am - 10:00 am Add to Calendar 2024-10-23 08:10:00 2024-10-23 10:00:00 UCSF Dermatology Grand Rounds - 23 October 2024  Candida auris induces IFNg to colonize mammalian skin E. Dean Merrill, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, UCSF Objectives: Discuss mechanisms of microbial colonization in the skin. Discuss differential effects of cytokines (IFNg and IL-17) on the epidermis Discuss how these cytokines promote either microbial persistence or clearance Speaker Disclosures: E. Dean Merrill, MD, has stated that he doesn't have any financial relationships to disclose.  Moderator Disclosures: Katrina Abuabara, MD, MA, MSCE has disclosed that she is a consultant for Target RWE, Neetkar Therapeutics, Sanofi and Amgen. She receives research grants from Pfizer and Cosmetique International SNC. She is an advisor or reviewer for Amgen. Planner Disclosures: Hunter Shain, PhD has disclosed that he has an industry sponsored reserach agreement with Kenview. Kelly Cordoro, MD and Amanda Twigg, MD have stated they have no relationships to disclose. Department Of Dermatology Laura.Harrison@ucsf.edu America/Los_Angeles public

 Candida auris induces IFNg to colonize mammalian skin

E. Dean Merrill, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, UCSF

Objectives:

  • Discuss mechanisms of microbial colonization in the skin.
  • Discuss differential effects of cytokines (IFNg and IL-17) on the epidermis
  • Discuss how these cytokines promote either microbial persistence or clearance

Speaker Disclosures: E. Dean Merrill, MD, has stated that he doesn't have any financial relationships to disclose. 

Moderator Disclosures: Katrina Abuabara, MD, MA, MSCE has disclosed that she is a consultant for Target RWE, Neetkar Therapeutics, Sanofi and Amgen. She receives research grants from Pfizer and Cosmetique International SNC. She is an advisor or reviewer for Amgen.

Planner Disclosures: Hunter Shain, PhD has disclosed that he has an industry sponsored reserach agreement with Kenview. Kelly Cordoro, MD and Amanda Twigg, MD have stated they have no relationships to disclose.