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Early Life Immune-Microbe Crosstalk in Skin

Tiffany C. Scharschmidt, MD, Professor & Vice Chair of Research, UCSF Department of Dermatology

Objectives:

1. Understand key mechanisms supporting immune cross-talk with skin bacteria

2.  Review “window of tolerance” for establishing a healthy relationship with the skin microbiome

3.  Identify that neonatal immune system is not just immature but has distinct functional capacities

Speaker Disclosures: Kanade Shinkai, MD, PhD has stated that she has no financial relationships to disclose. Tiffany Scharschmidt, MD has disclosed that she is an advisor or reviewer, stock shareholder for Concerta Biosciences.

Moderator Disclosures: Tiffany Scharschmidt, MD has disclosed that she is an advisor or reviewer, stock shareholder for Concerta Biosciences.

Planner Disclosures: Hunter Shain, PhD has disclosed that he has an industry sponsored research agreement with Kenview. Kelly Cordoro, MD and Amanda Twigg, MD  have stated they have no relationships to disclose.