Maria Hackzell Bradley

Maria Hackzell Bradley is a Professor and Senior Physician at Karolinska Institutet, leading the Atopic Dermatitis research group within the Department of Medicine, Solna. She balances clinical work, research, and teaching, focusing on genetic aspects of AD, skin barrier defects, and global health initiatives. Her role includes coordinating international exchange programs and contributing to the Palme-Linnaeus academic exchange program in Ethiopia and Malawi.

Education: MD (1987), PhD (2001), Post-Doc at Stanford (2002), Docent (2008), and 30 ECTS in university-level teaching. She is a member of the Stockholm County Council Pharmaceuticals Committee (Skin Diseases) since 2009 and former secretary of the Swedish Dermatological Association and the Foundation for International Dermatology.

Research Interests: Genetic causes of AD, ethnic variability in disease mechanisms, skin barrier dysfunction, and interdisciplinary approaches to dermatological treatment. She emphasizes translational research linking molecular insights to clinical practice and patient care.

Articles Trends: Recent publications explore behavioral interventions (e.g., CBT for AD), genetic studies in diverse populations (e.g., Ethiopian populations), drug efficacy and side effects (e.g., dupilumab weight gain), and skin microbiota dynamics under UVB therapy. Her work bridges dermatology with genetics, psychology, and global health.

• Scientific Award: Medicine Doctor Axel Hirsch Prize 2023

Advising & Grants: Supervised 2 PhD theses and co-supervised 2 others, with 5 graduates total. Research funded by ALF grants. She also leads the SwedAD registry and collaborates internationally on projects like the TREatment of ATopic eczema Registry Taskforce.

Labs/Teams: Head of the Atopic Dermatitis research group, collaborating with institutions globally. Active in training future dermatologists through exchange programs and specialized courses.