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Biography
Professor Johannes S Kern MD, PhD, GAICD, ICDP-UEMS (Dermpath), FEBDV, FACD - is the Professor and Director of Dermatology, Monash University, The School of Translational Medicine and Alfred Health. He is a clinician, educator, and researcher passionate about implementing the current treatment revolution in skin disease for best care outcomes for our patients.
Research interests
Clinical, clinical trials and translational research in autoimmune and inflammatory skin disease and non melanoma skin cancer.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Dermatopathology, ICDP-UEMS (Dermpath), Dermatopathology Board Certification, International Committee for Dermatopathology – European Union of Medical Specialists (ICDP-UEMS)
Award Date: 1 Dec 2016
Dermatology, FEBDV, European Union – European Board of Dermatology and Venereology: European board examination (UEMS-EBDV), European Union of Medical Specialists – European Board of Dermatology and Venereology(UEMS-EBDV)
Award Date: 1 Aug 2012
Biology, PhD (Dr.rer.nat.), Albert Ludwigs Universitat Freiburg (Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg)
Award Date: 1 Feb 2010
Medicine, MD (Dr.med.), Albert Ludwigs Universitat Freiburg (Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg)
Award Date: 1 Oct 2006
External positions
Director of Dermatology, Alfred Health
5 Feb 2024 → …
Acting Director Dermatology, Alfred Health
6 Oct 2023 → 4 Feb 2024
Chair Guideline Committee, Australasian College of Dermatologists
Apr 2023 → …
Deputy Director Dermatology, Alfred Health
7 Nov 2022 → 5 Oct 2023
President, Australasian Society for Dermatologic Research (ASDR)
1 Oct 2022 → …
Honorary Clinical Professor, University of Melbourne
1 Apr 2022 → …
Research area keywords
- Skin
- Skin cancers
- skin inflammation
- autoimmune disease
- auto inflammatory disease
- Dermatology
- dermatopathology
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Phase IB Open Label, Long-Term, Extension Basket Trial of RAY121 To Inhibit Classical Complement Pathway in Immunological Diseases (RAINBOW-LTE TRIAL)
Kern, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
2/05/25 → 1/05/27
Project: Research
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A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo- controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Camoteskimab in Adults with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Kern, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
9/04/25 → 8/04/27
Project: Research
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A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis
Kern, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
3/04/25 → 2/04/27
Project: Research
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A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, 52-week Placebo Controlled Multi-center Study with a Double-blind 52-week Extension Period with Randomized Dose up/Dose down Titration Investigating the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Ritlecitinib in Adult Participants with Nonsegmental Vitiligo
Kern, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
19/12/24 → 18/12/26
Project: Research
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A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Barzolvolimab in Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Who Remain Symptomatic Despite H1 Antihistamine Treatment (EMBARQ – CSU2)
Kern, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
18/12/24 → 18/12/26
Project: Research
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The development and validation of an investigator global assessment score for keratosis pilaris
Wang, M. A., Wilson, A., Boucher, D., Johal, J. S., Rosenthal, N. K., Cowan, T., Koszegi, B., Lara Rivero, A. D., Daniel, B. S., Martin, L. K., Kern, J. S. & Murrell, D. F., Apr 2025, In: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 39, 4, p. e350-e352 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
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CXCL17 induces activation of human mast cells via MRGPRX2
Ding, J., Hillig, C., White, C. W., Fernandopulle, N. A., Anderton, H., Kern, J. S., Menden, M. P. & Mackay, G. A., Jun 2024, In: Allergy. 79, 6, p. 1609-1612 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
The safety and efficacy of dual biological therapy: Dupilumab and fremanezumab
Honigman, A., Oo, H. P., Macdonell, R. & Kern, J. S., May 2024, In: Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 65, 3, p. e63-e65 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
Open Access -
A simple solution for habit-tic nail deformity
Jiang, J., Kern, J. S. & Tam, M., Aug 2023, In: Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 64, 3, p. e295-e296 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
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Clinical and dermoscopic features of nail unit melanoma in an Australian nail clinic cohort
Arasu, A., Howard, A., Tan, C. G., Prakash, S. & Kern, J. S., Aug 2023, In: Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 64, 3, p. 417-422 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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BADGEM Clinical Meeting Best Poster Presentation
Kern, Johannes (Recipient), Sept 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 6 Committees and working groups
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Graduate of the Australasian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Johannes Kern (Member)
Feb 2023 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD)
Johannes Kern (Fellow)
Feb 2016 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Member of the Australasian Society for Dermatologic Research (ASDR)
Johannes Kern (Member)
Jan 2016 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Member of the Australasian Dermatopathology Society (ADS)
Johannes Kern (Member)
Sept 2016 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Member of the German Society of Dermatopathology (ADH)
Johannes Kern (Member)
Jul 2011 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups