The Gene2Skin Winter School allowed students to get in touch with the latest in basic research related with skin conditions. Dr Fernando Larcher from the University Carlos III of Madrid, Dr Teresa Odorisio from the Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata in Rome, Dr Rebecca Lee from the University of Manchester and Dr Alexandra P. Marques from the 3B’s Research Group from the University of Minho all gave excellent detailing their latest research in skin-related therapies.