Galderma announced today the formation of a global Sensitive Skincare Faculty, which will focus its efforts on helping people with sensitive skin live better lives through focusing on three key pillars of research, innovation and engagement that play a key role in improving the broad understanding and management of sensitive skin.

Comprised of 13 experts from across the world, the group will have representation from diverse geographies including China, Brazil, the Philippines, Germany, France, Australia, Italy and the US.

Faculty members include Adam Friedman (co-chair, US), Giovanni Pellacani (Italy), Martina Kerscher (Germany), Aaron Farberg (U.S.), Flávia Alvim Sant’Anna Addor (Brazil), Belinda Welsh (Australia), Yan Wu (China), Flordeliz Abad-Casintahan (Philippines), Adelaide Hebert (U.S.), Xiang Leihong (China), Laurent Misery (France), Joachim Fluhr (Germany) and Leona Yip (Australia).

The faculty’s inaugural meeting took place at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology congress in Milan, where members also participated in a Galderma-sponsored symposium on sensitive skin insights and management approaches.

“We want people to feel in control of their skin, and this is especially important for those who have skin conditions that are often misunderstood – like sensitive skin. We’re delighted to bring together such an esteemed group of experts from around the world who will collaborate to propose and implement research, innovation and educational projects to advance the science of sensitive skin and bring positive changes to the whole community,” noted Walter Geiger, consumer care global business unit head at Galderma.

In partnership with the Department of Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, two grants have been awarded to accelerate the mission of the Sensitive Skincare Faculty. The first will establish a Galderma Sensitive Skin Translational Research Fellowship Program over five years to support medical students interested in expanding their research skill set into sensitive skin. The second project, the Galderma Skin Research Acceleration Fund, will span two years and look specifically at establishing a standard definition of sensitive skin.

“Our goal is to transform the science of sensitive skin into actionable insights and practical advice that will empower everyone – from consumers and patients to healthcare professionals – to make positive strides forward. We’re bringing together the latest information backed by science and making it available and accessible to everyone who needs it,” noted Friedman, who in addition to being co-chair of the newly formed group, is a professor and chair of dermatology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Galderma, through its participation in Camp Wonder, has a hands-on approach to helping those with critical skin health issues.