Manabu Fujimoto, MD, PhD, is Professor and Chair of Dermatology at Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine and Professor in the Laboratory of Cutaneous Immunology at Osaka University’s Immunology Frontier Research Center (WPI-IFReC). His clinical and research focus spans connective tissue diseases—including dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, and lupus—with emphasis on autoimmunity and B-cell biology. He currently serves as President of the Japanese Dermatological Association and sits on the Board of Directors of the International League of Dermatological Societies; he previously served as President of the Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology (2023–2025). Trained in Tokyo and at Duke University, Dr. Fujimoto has authored influential work across leading journals and is recognized for advancing precision approaches to autoimmune skin diseases.

Dr Hassan Galadari, MD, FAAD is an American Board-Certified Dermatologist and Associate Professor at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University. Boston- and Tufts-trained with a fellowship at UCSF, he has authored over 40 PubMed-indexed publications and is internationally recognized for his work in aesthetic dermatology, fillers, biostimulators, and laser-assisted drug delivery. Dr Galadari plays a leading role in global dermatology initiatives, including Dubai’s bid to host the World Congress of Dermatology 2031. He has served as the secretary general of the International League of Dermatologic Societies as well as the International Society of Dermatology. A sought-after speaker, educator, and advisor, he bridges clinical practice, research, and innovation with a focus on advancing ethical, inclusive, and patient-centered care.

​Dr Shinichi Imafuku graduated from Kyushu University in 1991 and completed his dermatology residency at the Department of Dermatology, Kyushu University. He subsequently conducted research on herpesvirus infections at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. After returning to Japan, he focused on clinical dermatologic research and became Professor and Chair of Dermatology at Fukuoka University in 2014. His current research interests include infectious skin diseases caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV), psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and genetic skin disorders such as neurofibromatosis. Dr Imafuku also serves as a board member of the Japanese Dermatological Association and leads multicenter registry studies on psoriasis in Japan.