Psoriasis foundation honors Dr. Lebwohl

New York - Lauding his years of service and contributions, the National Psoriasis Foundation awarded its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to Mark G. Lebwohl, M.D., professor and chairman of dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York.

The award commemorates Dr. Lebwohl’s career, which includes leading the Psoriasis Task Force of the American Academy of Dermatology, working on clinical trials for new therapies, authorship of multiple books and service on the editorial boards of many prominent medical journals.

“Dr. Lebwohl is highly regarded among dermatologists worldwide,” National Psoriasis Foundation President and CEO Randy Beranek said in a news release. “Throughout his illustrious career he has mentored countless young physicians, paved the way for current psoriasis patient care and advocated for improved access to care for millions with psoriasis. We are proud to honor his tireless commitment to the psoriasis community.”

Dr. Lebwohl is a member of the AAD board of directors and is chairman of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board.

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