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Home > Knowledge & support > Resource hub > Connect Immune Research partnership welcomes 17th member
The Connect Immune Research partnership welcomes its newest member: the Psoriasis Association.
Psoriasis occurs when the body’s immune system becomes overactive and behaves as though it is fighting an infection or repairing damaged skin. As a result, the skin renews itself much more quickly than normal. This causes a build-up of skin cells on the surface, forming raised, scaly patches called “plaques.”
Psoriasis can affect any part of the body and is thought to affect up to 1.8 million people in the UK.
Founded in 1968, the Psoriasis Association is dedicated to supporting people affected by psoriasis. They provide information, advice and support to help people living with psoriasis. In addition, the Psoriasis Association supports and funds research aimed at understanding what causes psoriasis, improving treatments and management of the condition, and ultimately finding a cure.
Melinda Spencer, Research Manager, Psoriasis Association, said:
“We are delighted to join a research community that shares our commitment to understanding and improving the lives of people affected by immune-mediated conditions.“At the Psoriasis Association, we value the opportunity to connect expertise, share insights, and ensure that patient voices help guide meaningful research. Together, we are hopeful that this collaboration will drive progress, deepen understanding, and lead to better outcomes for everyone living with autoimmune conditions.”
“We are delighted to join a research community that shares our commitment to understanding and improving the lives of people affected by immune-mediated conditions.
“At the Psoriasis Association, we value the opportunity to connect expertise, share insights, and ensure that patient voices help guide meaningful research. Together, we are hopeful that this collaboration will drive progress, deepen understanding, and lead to better outcomes for everyone living with autoimmune conditions.”
Established in 2018, Connect Immune Research is a collaborative initiative that brings a growing number of charities together to better understand the common biological/physiological processes underlying autoimmune conditions.
As a new member, the Psoriasis Association will bring their expertise to Connect Immune Research, complementing and strengthening the partnership and supporting the vision of a connected research community that advances understanding and treatments for people living with autoimmune conditions.
Rachel Connor, Director of Research Partnerships at Breakthrough T1D UK, said:
“We are delighted to welcome the Psoriasis Association to this partnership. For the past eight years, Connect Immune Research has demonstrated the power of collaboration across the autoimmune community. By bringing charities together to share expertise and knowledge, we can accelerate progress towards a more connected research landscape—one that delivers meaningful advances for everyone living with one, or multiple, autoimmune conditions.”
Connect Immune Research is a partnership that wants to understand how immune conditions are linked.
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