Clinique, a renowned skincare brand, has joined forces with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to establish the Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center. This philanthropic partnership aims to deliver breakthrough advancements in dermatology and discover innovative solutions for skin conditions such as eczema and contact dermatitis. By conducting research on the biological aspects of aging skin, allergies, and inflammatory skin conditions, the Center hopes to develop new topical and systemic treatments that can alleviate these conditions and improve patients’ lives.
The primary objective of the Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center is to bridge the gap between basic scientific research and practical application in clinical settings. By exploring healthy skin and studying the skin of individuals with atopic dermatitis and other allergic skin disorders, the researchers aim to gain insights that can not only slow down the visible signs of aging but also lead to advancements in dermatology and skin health. Furthermore, the findings from this research will inform Clinique’s future product innovations, allowing them to develop solutions specifically designed for people with sensitive or allergic skin.
Dr. Emma Guttman, a world-renowned expert in allergic and inflammatory skin diseases and the Waldman Professor and System Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine, will lead the team of physician-scientists in their pursuit of groundbreaking research. Driven by her personal and family experiences with eczema and other allergic conditions, Dr. Guttman is dedicated to alleviating sensitive skin and advancing the field of dermatology.
The research conducted at the Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center will focus on atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, alopecia areata, and other inflammatory skin diseases. Dr. Guttman’s laboratory has already made significant discoveries on the immunologic basis of atopic dermatitis, leading to the development of new therapeutic approaches. Their comprehensive molecular maps of atopic dermatitis have contributed to the creation of effective treatments and established Dr. Guttman as a global leader in dermatology and immunology.
Clinique, with its long-standing history of collaboration with dermatologists, is a natural partner for this endeavor. As the #1 Dermatologist Brand in Skincare in the US and the #1 Dermatologist Brand in Makeup in the US, Clinique is committed to providing dermatologist-guided and allergy-tested solutions for remarkable skin results. Their philanthropic commitment of $5 million over seven years will support the recruitment of top physicians and scientists, the acquisition of advanced equipment, and the provision of clinical and laboratory space necessary for cutting-edge research.
The partnership between Clinique and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai holds great promise for the field of dermatology and the development of effective treatments for allergic and inflammatory skin conditions. With their combined expertise and resources, they aim to transform allergy science, improve patients’ lives, and promote healthy skin for all.
