ESCD Final Schedule at a glance and Scientific Programme Overview

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WEDNESDAY 15^th SEPTEMBER 2010

THURSDAY 16^th SEPTEMBER 2010

FRIDAY 17^th SEPTEMBER 2010

SATURDAY 18^th SEPTEMBER 2010

Jan Wahlberg Prize

This prize of 2000€ is to encourage a young researcher in the field of contact dermatitis.

The successful individual is also expected to give a lecture during the Congress on the topic of his/her submission.

Candidates must be 45 years old or less and provide a clinical or research work in the field of contact dermatitis that has been recently published within the past 2 years or submitted for publication. The article should be sent to the ESCD secretariat by the 16th of April 2010. Confidentiality will be maintained if the work has not already been published.

Jury : Thomas Diepgen, Ana Gimenez-Arnau, Jean-Pierre Lepoittevin Mark Wilkinson.

The secretary of the Society is:

Prof. Dr. Ana Gimenez-Arnau
Department of Dermatology
Hospital del Mar. IMAS
Universitat Autonoma Barcelona
Passeig Maritim 25-29
08003 Barcelona Spain

Fax: +34 934144909
e-mail: 22505aga@comb.es

Travel grants

10 travel grants are available for junior researchers who have submitted an abstract to the Congress.

The grants are 1 000 € and will be given as a cheque to be drawn on a UK bank.

Individuals must be under 35 years old and can apply by submitting their abstract to the ESCD Secretariat together with a brief (1 page) curriculum vitae by the 16th of April 2010.

To be an ESCD member is not obligatory but the abstract must be accepted for presentation at the congress. Please submit your proposal to the ESCD Secretary by mail or by express mail.

The secretary of the Society is:

Prof. Dr. Ana Gimenez-Arnau
Department of Dermatology
Hospital del Mar. IMAS
Universitat Autonoma Barcelona
Passeig Maritim 25-29
08003 Barcelona
Spain

Fax: +34 934144909
e-mail: 22505aga@comb.es

LANGUAGES

ESCD: the official language of all sessions, presentations, abstracts and publications is English.
GERDA: the official language of all sessions, presentations, abstracts and publications is French.

No simultaneous translation will be provided.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Scientific Committee has selected a very exciting programme covering most of the basic and clinical aspects of Contact Dermatitis. The pre-symposium will focus on the prevention of skin allergy in Europe and will stress the need for a break through! Key note lectures and focus sessions will allow to get the latest developments and knowledge on genetic, metabolic, chemical, epidemiological aspects of cutaneous allergy to fragrances, hair and textile dyes, biocides, drugs, plants, etc… Many sessions will be devoted to clinical aspects of hand eczema, atopy, type I reactions, irritancy, photo contact dermatitis, etc… Participants will have opportunities to share and discuss their research and clinical experiences during free communication and poster sessions.

GUIDE TO THE ESCD SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

KEYNOTE LECTURE and SPECIAL LECTURES

One speaker will give an update on his/her area of expertise.

FOCUS SESSIONS

These sessions will address 4-6 contributions, presented by invited experts and speakers chosen by the Scientific Committee from selected abstracts.

FREE COMMUNICATIONS and CASE REPORTS

In these sessions authors will present free communications and relevant case reports from selected abstracts.

POSTERS

Posters selected from abstracts submission will be displayed during the entire duration of the Congress in the Agora area. Some posters will be selected for short discussion during a dedicated session.

ESCD PRE-CONGRESS SYMPOSIUM and GERDA PRE-COURSE

These two concurrent sessions will be held on 15th September and they are open to registered delegates as well as to any person whishing to attend this portion of the programme only. Pre-registration and fee are required to sign up to attend either session. Please refer to the registration form for conditions.

IBERO-LATIN-AMERICAN CONTACT DERMATITIS MEETING

Portuguese and Spanish speaking dermatologists will meet to share experiences on September 15th. Participation in this session will be on invitation only.