Objectives
Share Best Practices: Provide expert guidance and resources on product development, from concept to market, through:
- Annual Entrepreneur Boot Camp at the Dermatology Innovation Forum
- Online educational resources
Foster Dermatology Product Innovation: Encourage innovation through networking and collaboration by:
- Identifying emerging therapies and technological advancements that can transform skin health
- Providing informal advice
- Connecting multiple stakeholders to accelerate partnerships
Office Hours
Connecting emerging dermatology innovators with the collective expertise of the Dermatology Leadership Council (DLC). Early-stage companies receive targeted, strategic input to their most pressing challenges — ranging from business strategy to product development and clinical insights.
Sessions are held every other month, and space is limited.
What are DLC Office Hours?
- Structured, 20-minute, pro-bono consultations
- Expert input to help entrepreneurs refine their direction or overcome challenges
Who should apply?
- Early-stage dermatology companies
How to apply?
- Submit a brief, non-confidential pitch deck along with a few focused questions to guide the consultation
- The application process is simple and designed to ensure each session is structured, relevant, and action-oriented
Next session:
- Thursday, November 20, 2025, 4:00-5:00pm EST
- Apply by November 12, 2025
Educational Resources
Entrepreneur Bootcamp
Slides
Access the presentations from the 2025 Dermatology Innovation Forum Entrepreneur Bootcamp, covering drug development, dermatological drug formulation, and winning clinical development strategies.
Dr. Jasmina Jankicevic’s presentation
Video
Watch Dr. Jasmina Jankicevic’s presentation, Clinical Development Strategy That Patients Need and Investors Want, from the 2024 Dermatology Summit
Note: Innovaderm is now Indero (as of 2025)
Dr. Vijendra Nalamothu’s presentation
Video
Watch Dr. Vijendra Nalamothu’s presentation, Innovations in Topical Drug Products, from the 2023 Dermatology Innovation Forum
Development Leadership Council Members
Click on the photos below to learn more about each member.
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