Each spring, HS Foundation recognizes updates to our Board of Directors as select members complete their terms. We thank Drs. Steve Daveluy, Stephanie Goldberg, and Barry Resnik for their years of dedicated service. Special thanks to Hadar Lev-Tov, MD for his leadership as President of our Board of Directors as he transitions to Immediate Past-President. We cannot thank these leaders enough for their dedication to the Foundation and the patients they serve.

Please join us in welcoming new members to our Board of Directors: Ernest Chiu, MD, Irena Pastar, PhD, and Gretchen Roth, MD. We are also pleased to welcome Amit Garg, MD (Secretary) as he joins the executive committee with Haley Naik, MD (President), Chris Sayed, MD (Vice President) and Vivian Shi, MD (Treasurer).

We look forward to the impact their expertise and passion will have as we continue advancing HS research, education & advocacy.

NEW RESOURCES

RESEARCH

NIH is emphasizing the importance of aligning research proposals with the following: "Accelerating HS Research" & "Strategic Planning for Autoimmune Disease Research at NIH"

EDUCATION

Browse our latest plain language summary

"Do GLP-1 medications help signs & symptoms of HS?"

ADVOCACY

Find disability, legal & healthcare information all in one place with this list of

Resources by State.

NEW PUBLICATIONS

ANNUAL REPORT

Reflect on our progress

HS Foundation's 2025 Annual Report celebrates our achievements & reflects on the progress we’ve made together. Your dedication fuels our mission—thank you!

Read the full report at www.hs-foundation.org/annual-reports.

HS CLINICAL GUIDELINES

Gain clarity in HS diagnosis & management

A unified, evidence-based standard for HS care is coming. HS Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Dermatology, is preparing to release new HS Clinical Guidelines. The AAD is seeking member comments on these draft guidelines via an open comment period from April 14-27. Stay tuned for a link to participate!

Learn more & follow updates at HowToTreatHS.com.

IN THE NEWS

Peruse recent articles showcasing HS

At the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting, dermatology experts shared how personalized combinations of medical and in‑office surgical treatments are improving outcomes and bringing new hope to people living with HS.

Read this & other recent news at www.hs-foundation.org/news.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHSA 2026

Registration starts May 1^st

Join us November 6-8, 2026 for the premier HS conference. Learn from leading experts in HS, explore cutting-edge research & connect with peers & partners at the scenic JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona.

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2026 SID Annual Meeting

"Driving Progress in HS: Science That Moves the Field Forward"

Join us for a special session at SID on Thursday, May 14 from 7-8:15am. Registration is now open! Visit the secure online portal, select the appropriate registration category & enter HS2026 at checkout to receive 10% off. SID will be hosted at the Hilton Chicago from May 13-16.

REGISTER NOW