Prof. Andrzej Słomiński, a world-renowned dermatologist and pathologist from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (USA) – was the guest of our Open Seminar organized within the WELCOME2 ERA Chair project. His long-standing research on skin biology, melanoma, and the role of vitamin D in cancer-related processes has significantly contributed to the advancement of modern dermatology and oncology.
Seminar title: Neuro-immuno-endocrinology of the Skin: How the Environment Regulates Body Homeostasis and Allostasis
For more than three decades, Prof. Słomiński has investigated the mechanisms underlying melanoma development, with a particular focus on the biology of melanocytes—the cells responsible for melanin production—and the processes regulating their proliferation. An important part of his scientific work has also been devoted to calcitriol and vitamin D receptors, whose dysfunction may affect both the effectiveness of therapy and the progression of cancer.
His discoveries extend far beyond oncology. Prof. Słomiński is recognized as one of the pioneers of skin neuroimmunoendocrinology, an interdisciplinary field that explores the interactions between the skin and the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems. His research has significantly improved our understanding of how environmental factors influence the functioning of the human body and contribute to maintaining physiological balance.
It was a true honor to host such an accomplished scientist as part of our Open Seminar series. We sincerely thank all participants for their presence, engagement, and inspiring exchange of ideas, which made this meeting particularly valuable.
