Skin of Color Society receives $100,000 L’Oréal research grant
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L’Oréal has gifted a $100,000 grant to the Skin of Color Society for the advancement of research and education in dermatological diseases among patients with skin of color, according to a company press release.
The grant was given as part of the L’Oréal’s latest initiative to advance dermatology care for individuals with skin of color in light of the continued disparities in dermatology treatment among this population.
“We at L’Oréal are committed to helping bridge the gap for people of color and the dermatological conditions that affect them, as they are often underrepresented in research and health care," Sanford Browne, president of research and innovation at L’Oréal in North America, said in the release. “We are proud to support the mission of the Skin of Color Society and dermatologists dedicated to improving the lives of those with skin of color.”
The $100,000 will go toward the society’s grant program to further research in clinical applications related to the treatment of individuals with skin of color. Five recipients will be chosen to receive $20,000 each. The recipients will be announced at the Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium in New Orleans on Thursday, March 16.
“This funding will provide crucial resources for young dermatologists to further their academic careers and improve the lives of those with skin of color through research and innovation,” Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD, president of the Skin of Color Society, said in the release. “We look forward to seeing the impact of this grant program in the field of dermatology and the skin of color community."
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