Lavinia Paternoster picks up prestigious award for eczema genetics research

Press release issued: 10 May 2023

Associate Professor Lavinia Paternoster from the MRC-Integrative Epidemiology Unit of University of Bristol is this year’s winner of the LEO Foundation Award in Region EMEA. Lavinia’s research improves our understanding of the genetics behind eczema and also addresses the challenging question of ethnic diversity in genetic research.

The LEO Foundation Award aims to advance the understanding of skin diseases by supporting young talents and by strengthening the pipeline of excellent dermatology researchers. Lavinia was selected for the prestigious award – worth USD 100,000 – for her research pushing the boundaries of our knowledge on the genetic landscape of skin diseases. Her work has led to significant breakthroughs in the understanding of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and other complex human disorders.

LEO Foundation Chief Scientific Officer, Anne-Marie Engel, is delighted to be able to support Lavina’s research:

“Lavinia Paternoster’s research into the genetic landscape of skin diseases is of fundamental importance to how we understand and approach skin diseases. At the LEO Foundation we are very proud to be able to support her ongoing efforts to develop the field of genetic epidemiology.”

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