
Learn about the causes and underlying pathophysiology that drive psoriasis, including the role of cytokines (TNF and IL-17/23) and intracellular signalling....
Professor Brian Kirby is Consultant Dermatologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, and Full Clinical Professor at University College Dublin, Ireland.
Professor Kirby’s clinical and research interests include psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. He is co-Chair of the Dublin Hidradenitis Suppurativa Research Group and a Principal Investigator at the Charles Institute of Dermatology at University College Dublin.
Professor Kirby is also a former member of the steering committee of British Association of Dermatologists Biologics and Immunomodulatory Register (BADBIR), a member of the International Psoriasis Council (IPC), a member of the scientific committee of the European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (EHSF) and Chairperson of the Clinical Advisory Group of Dermatology at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
He has authored or co-authored more than 250 publications, the majority of which are on psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. Additionally, he is Associate Editor of the British Journal of Dermatology and Dermatology.
Learn about the causes and underlying pathophysiology that drive psoriasis, including the role of cytokines (TNF and IL-17/23) and intracellular signalling....
A brief introduction to psoriasis, providing an overview of the prevalence, causes, risk factors and associated health conditions. Learn about the main symptoms...
Learn about what patients with psoriasis experience, from the initial diagnosis to medications and self-care measures required to manage symptoms.
Prof. Farida Benhadou discusses the practicalities and potential challenges of implementing multidisciplinary care for HS management
Prof. Falk Bechara covers the different surgical options for HS, and experienced nurses from his team discuss the importance of wound care
Prof. Thrasyvoulos Tzellos gives an overview of HS treatment options. Dr Barry McGrath and Prof. Gregor Jemec provide their views on the HCP-patient relationship