2025 George F. Odland Lecture
The UW Department of Dermatology hosted its annual George F. Odland Lecture on Friday, May 16, 2025, bringing together faculty, trainees, alumni, and members of the dermatology community for an engaging exploration of topics in clinical dermatology research.
Our keynote speaker was Johann E. Gudjonsson, MD, PhD, of the University of Michigan School of Medicine. Dr. Gudjonsson presented on, "Pathogenic Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targeting in Lichen Planus."
This year, we were thrilled to welcome over 70 in-person and virtual attendees! Thank you to all who joined us; we hope you enjoyed your experience and gained some valuable insights.
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giving opportunities
At this year’s lecture, we shared three giving opportunities to support our department. Please consider making a gift to support faculty and trainee research, education, and professional development.
Have Questions?
Please connect with Brady Lucas, Associate Director for Philanthropy for UW Medicine Advancement, at bclucas@uw.edu, or 206.616.8336 (toll free: 866.633.2586).
Phil Fleckman Endowed Fund for Nail Disorder Research and Care
Established in 2023 to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Phil Fleckman, beloved faculty member and pioneer in the treatment of nail disease, who passed away in 2023. This fund supports the Department of Dermatology, including research and care in nail and related disorders. It has a focus on nail education and improving the care of people with nail disease.
Fleckman Family Match
The Fleckman family has generously committed to matching gifts up to $50K. We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Fleckman’s wife, Star, and daughters, Morgen Govindan and Mahri Leonard-Fleckman, for their meaningful support.
Dermatology Residency Education Fund
Gifts to this fund support the dermatology residency program, including supporting trainees' research efforts, their participation in educational and collaborative conferences, and purchasing supplies, among other needs.
Betsy Williams Fund
Created in honor of Betsy Williams, former Division Administrator, who retired in 2015 after 29 years of service at the University of Washington. This fund provides administrative support for the School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology.
About the Odland Lecture
The Odland Lecture is held during the spring of each year in memory of George F. Odland, MD, the first long-term Division Head for the newly formed University of Washington Division of Dermatology in 1961, after the untimely death of the first Division Head James Case, MD, one year after the establishment of the Division in 1960.
Dr. Odland was a nationally recognized researcher of skin biology, known for describing the lamellar granule of the epidermis (Odland body). He led the Division for 26 years which saw the establishment of the dermatology training program, numerous research milestones, and clinical expansion.
The Odland Lectureship was established at Dr. Odland’s retirement in 1988 to bring the clinical science of dermatology to the clinical dermatology community of Seattle and nationwide.
