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National Psoriasis Foundation pays tribute to research leader

Dr. Stephen Katz honored for leadership and innovation

PORTLAND, Ore. (March 10, 2010)—For his work and dedication in expanding research for chronic diseases, including psoriasis, Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D., head of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), was honored by the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) at a meeting of the nation's top dermatology specialists.

NPF recognized Katz for his 15-year tenure at NIAMS during which there have been significant advances in psoriasis research, including:

• Uncovering the autoimmune nature of psoriasis;
• Revealing the connection between psoriasis and other serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease;
• Understanding the inheritance and genetics of psoriasis; and,
• Helping to create funding partnerships for research that is advancing our understanding of common diseases, such as psoriasis. These advances could help patients with psoriasis live longer, more productive lives.

"The work that Dr. Katz and his institute have done to enhance psoriasis research is unprecedented," said Randy Beranek, president and CEO of the National Psoriasis Foundation. "Under his leadership, researchers have uncovered the intricacies of the science and have brought us one step closer to finding a cure. We are proud to honor Dr. Katz for all he and NIAMS have done for the psoriasis community."

Katz has served as director of NIAMS, one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health, since 1995. The institute conducts and supports research into the causes, treatments and prevention of diseases of the bones, joints, muscles and skin.

Dr. Katz was honored at the annual meeting in Miami of the American Academy of Dermatology on March 5.

About the National Psoriasis Foundation

National Psoriasis Foundation is the world's largest nonprofit organization serving people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Our mission is to find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and to eliminate their devastating effects through research, advocacy and education. For more information, call the Psoriasis Foundation, headquartered in Portland, Ore., at 800.723.9166, or visit www.psoriasis.org. Follow the Psoriasis Foundation on Facebook and Twitter.