Josefina Pinon Hofbauer

Dr. Josefina Pinon Hofbauer is a dedicated researcher and group leader at the Research Program for Molecular Therapy in Genodermatoses within the University Clinic for Dermatology and Allergology at Medical University of Vienna. With over two decades of research activity, she focuses on genodermatoses, particularly epidermolysis bullosa, integrating gene editing, antisense oligonucleotides, and drug repositioning to develop innovative therapies.

• Research Themes: Her work bridges molecular therapy, scar formation, and collagen type VII biology, addressing critical challenges in rare skin disease clinical trials.
• Scientific Awards: Notable recognitions include the
  • PMU Wissenschaftspreis Gold (2011)
  • PMU Wissenschaftspreis Silver (2012)
  • Sanofi Award (2011)
  • Wilhelm Türk Preis (2010)
• Advising: She supervised Marie-Katharina Pichler's master's thesis on hyaluronic acid effects in epidermolysis bullosa keratinocytes.
• Leadership in Conferences: Actively organizing events like the ÖGDV Science Days (2023-2025) and participating in the EADV Congress 2024 as a guest speaker.