Johann Gudjonsson

Dr. Johann Gudjonsson is the Arthur C. Curtis Professor of Molecular Skin Immunology and Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Emerging Scholar at the Taubman Medical Research Institute, University of Michigan. He leads NIH-funded research on immunological and genetic drivers of inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa.

• MD, PhD - University of Iceland Medical School
• Director of U-M Skin Biology and Disease Resource-based Center
• Associate Editor for Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• Standing member of NIH Arthritis, Connective Tissue and Skin Study Section

His research focuses on genetic regulation of skin immunity, LRO trafficking mechanisms, and translational approaches to autoimmune dermatoses. Recent work explores IL-36 pathway inhibition and chromatin organization in skin disease.

Publications trends show emphasis on:

• 3D genome organization in atopic dermatitis
• Flower isoform's role in epidermal barrier
• Macrophage transitions in systemic sclerosis
• Mitochondrial dysfunction in dermatomyositis
• Genetic basis of Mendelian skin disorders

Scientific awards:

• 2007 AAD Young Investigator Award
• 2018 SID Rising Star Lecturer
• 2021 ASA Research Achievement Award in Psoriasis

With 849 publications in Dimensions, Dr. Gudjonsson's work bridges clinical dermatology with molecular immunology, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations through his research center.