The Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) and the European Society for Dermatologic Research (ESDR) have appointed Cristina de Guzman Strong, PhD as the next Editor of JID Innovations, beginning January 1, 2026, through the end of 2030. JID Innovations is the official gold open-access journal of the societies, with an Impact Factor forthcoming in 2026.

Dr. de Guzman Strong is Associate Scientist in the Department of Dermatology and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences (HFH + MSU). She received her PhD in Human Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed post-doctoral training at the National Human Genome Research Institute. She was recruited to the Division of Dermatology (Department of Medicine) at Washington University in St. Louis as an Assistant Professor to build an independent program for skin barrier research. The impact of her research on skin barrier diversity, and its contributions to understanding health disparities led to her recruitment by the Center for Cutaneous Biology and Immunology and the Henry Ford Cancer Institute at Henry Ford Health in Detroit.

Dr. de Guzman Strong is a longtime member of the Society of Investigative Dermatology with extensive editorial experience. She has been a regular presenter at the SID meetings and has been active in committee and leadership activities for SID programming. She has served as an Associate Editor of JID Innovations since the journal’s inception in 2021 with additional editorial experience with the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology and PLoS Genetics.

Selection Process

JID Innovations was launched in January 2021, with Russell P. Hall, III, MD appointed as its inaugural Editor. As his tenure approaches its planned conclusion at the end of 2025, SID and ESDR initiated a formal search for the journal’s next Editor.

A joint selection committee of members from both SID and ESDR led the process, following a global call for applications that attracted a strong pool of qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds.  The committee reviewed applications and conducted interviews to identify the strongest candidate to guide the journal into its next chapter.

At the conclusion of the interview process, Dr.  de Guzman Strong distinguished herself with a compelling editorial vision for JID Innovations that emphasizes collaborative, team-based science, integration of skin research across systems, and rigorous, high-integrity peer review to strengthen the journal’s value to the skin research community. Ultimately, Dr. de Guzman Strong’s innovative research background, editorial acumen, and dedication to serving the field of investigative dermatology differentiated her as the top choice to lead JID Innovations beginning next year.

Dr. Hall will work closely with Dr. de Guzman Strong throughout this editorial transition. “It has been an honor to serve as Editor for JID Innovations with an exceptional Editorial Board,” said Dr. Hall.

“Dr. de Guzman Strong has served as an Associate Editor during our initial 5 years and is uniquely qualified to serve as the new Editor. I am confident that she will be an exceptional Editor committed to the mission and growth of JID Innovations.”

“I am truly honored to be selected as incoming Editor of JID Innovations,” said Dr. de Guzman Strong. “I want to congratulate Dr. Russell Hall for his outstanding leadership as our inaugural Editor. I look forward to furthering the success of the journal with our SID and ESDR members and beyond by recognizing scientific innovation for skin connectivity and its impact to health.”

About JID Innovations

JID Innovations launched in January 2021 as an online-only Open Access companion publication to the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.  JID Innovations  provides an international forum for the rapid publication of high-quality, peer reviewed research in the field of skin biology and disease. JID Innovations features original scientific reports related to all aspects of skin science from molecular studies to population health, including studies addressing the pathogenesis and treatment of skin diseases. Submissions should address questions that are important and relevant to the community of researchers and clinicians focused on skin biology and disease. Submissions may confirm or challenge current knowledge, inform the community of a new technology or resource, advance a new hypothesis, or challenge existing paradigms. www.jidinnovations.org

About the Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID)

Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Cleveland, the SID has nearly 2,500 members worldwide and provides a premier forum for skin biology research and education to fuel transformative scientific discoveries and medical innovations that improve human health. The SID fosters excellence and a sense of belonging for a diverse community of trainees, scholars, and researchers. The SID publishes the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, the premier journal dedicated to research in cutaneous biology as well as its sister gold open-access publication, JID Innovations. The Annual Meeting of the SID attracts over 1,600 participants who gather to exchange research and information about the latest scientific advances in the field of dermatology. https://www.sidnet.org

About the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR)

Founded in 1970, the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR) is a non-profit organization promoting basic and clinical science related to dermatology. The ESDR is the largest investigative dermatology society in Europe with a current membership of about 1,000. By supporting investigative dermatology, the ESDR contributes towards improving the health of patients suffering from skin and venereal disease. http://www.esdr.org