Unit profile
Description
Allergic and inflammatory skin diseases. Wound healing. Innate immunity. Malignant melanoma.
Research
The specific aims of our research are to define novel host defense systems that are activated in response to injury and infection, and to analyse their mode of action with respect to effects on bacteria, inflammatory cells, phagocytosis, the interplay with coagulation and complement activation, etc. Our research is divided in 3 main projects: Project 1: Fighting infection and inflammation by utilizing innate immunity Project 2: Host-pathogen interactions and the development of chronic infections Project 3: The role of microbial influence on atopic eczema and inflammatory skin diseases – from molecular mechanisms to therapy.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations the last five years
Units
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LUSCaR- Lund University Skin Cancer Research group
Dermatology and Venereology (Lund)
Organisational unit: Research group
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Profiles
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Emma Belfrage
- Dermatology and Venereology (Lund) - Researcher
- LUSCaR- Lund University Skin Cancer Research group - Research project participant
- LUCC: Lund University Cancer Centre - Member of research environment
Person
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Ola Bergendorff
- Occupational and Environmental Dermatology - Associate professor
- Dermatology and Venereology (Lund) - Associate professor
Person
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Gustav Christensen
- Lund Melanoma Study Group - Research project participant
- LUSCaR- Lund University Skin Cancer Research group - Research project participant
Person
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A First-In-Human Randomized Controlled Phase 1 Study Assessing the Safety and Tolerability of Topical TCP-25 Gel in Epidermal Suction Blister Wounds
Wallblom, K., Lundgren, S., Petruk, G., Puthia, M., Fisher, J., Hugerth, M., Saleh, K. & Schmidtchen, A., 2026 Feb, In: Clinical and Translational Science. 19, 2, e70497.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Molecular dynamics in the stratum corneum of plantar heels in atopic dermatitis patients
Mojumdar, E., Sonesson, A., Pham, Q. D., Topgaard, D. & Sparr, E., 2026 Feb, In: Biophysical Journal. 125, 3, p. 745-757 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Image enhancements by CLAHE and gamma correction do not improve diagnostic accuracy in teledermoscopy: a retrospective cohort study
Kristensson, H., Nätterdahl, C., Persson, B., Saleh, K., Kappelin, J., Helkkula, T., Johansson, F., Palmgren, J., Lapins, J., Rados, N., Ivert, L. U., Schultz, K., Nielsen, K. & Ingvar, Å., 2026 Jan 14, In: Archives of Dermatological Research. 318, 1, 59.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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From antimicrobial to immunomodulatory: natural defense peptides as transient regulators of inflammation
Petruk, G. (PI)
Crafoord Foundation, Alfred Österlunds stiftelse
2025/09/01 → 2028/12/31
Project: Research
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Biofilm Mechanopathology and Vesicular Signaling at the Host Interface: Decoding Fundamental Drivers for Precision Disruption Strategies
Puthia, M. (PI)
Hudfonden, Alfred Österlunds stiftelse
2025/07/01 → 2027/12/31
Project: Research
Infrastructure
Activities
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Optimizing Keratinocyte Cancer Management: A Comparative Randomized Trial of Treatment Modalities including Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinoma in situ.
Nielsen, K. (First/primary/lead supervisor), Ingvar, Å. (Joint second supervisor), Ruzgas, T. (Joint second supervisor) & Nilsson, F. (Joint second supervisor)
2025 Sept 1 → 2033 Sept 1Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision of PhD students
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Swedish Skin Cancer AI for eNhanced Diagnostic Accuracy tooL (SSCANDAL) - a study evaluating a new multiclass AI for improved diagnosis of skin cancer
Nätterdahl, C. (Lecturer)
2025 May 20Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Nordic Congress of Dermatology and Venereology
Nätterdahl, C. (Contributor)
2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Prizes and distinction
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Best Poster Award NCDV 2025
Nätterdahl, C. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Inga och John Hain Stiftelse för Vetenskaplig Medicinsk Forskning
Nielsen, K. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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The national pedagogical prize of 2022
Nielsen, K. (Recipient), 2022 Apr 20
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)