Mark writes: “I was appointed as a consultant dermatologist in the UK in 1995 to provide a clinical service for the investigation of contact dermatitis and occupational skin disease and have in excess of 200 peer reviewed publications and have written chapters on irritant, allergic and occupational dermatitis for major dermatology textbooks.
My association with the ESCD is longstanding having given the Niels Hjorth lecture at the first Congress of the society in Brussels, Belgium in 1992 and attended all of the meetings since. In 2016, I was chair of the group organising the meeting in Manchester, UK and hope that all of you that came had an enjoyable time.
I was a member of the executive committee from 2003–14, as variably treasurer and membership secretary. More recently I’ve been a board member of the European Surveillance System of Contact Allergy (ESSCA) and chair of the European Baseline Series Taskforce – both working parties of the society and am on the editorial advisory board of the journal Contact Dermatitis.
I believe that this gives me a good understanding of the workings of our society and if elected would promote the field of cutaneous allergy. I would specifically wish to explore ways of increasing the value of membership to individuals to develop a vibrant, inclusive and interactive society.”
Please note that all members can nominate other candidates. Nominations must be made to the Secretary at least 6 months before the General Assembly (ie 10 December 2021).
Dear colleagues, dear friends,
Wiley has informed the Executive Committee about some changes to Contact Dermatitis journal in 2022.
They will move to so-called ‘institutional print only’ (IPO) next year. This means that ESCD members can no longer get paper copies of the journal but only digital access. The number of print subscriptions has for years been so low that it is economically unviable. They also want to reduce the impact of print on the environment.
We are aware of the disappointment of many members who have enjoyed reading a paper copy of the journal. However, Wiley plans to set up a new model for ordering print copies through a printer in the US with a substantial society discount for the ESCD members. Details of this arrangement have not yet been decided.
Wishing all of you the very best and welcoming you to the ESCD Congress in Amsterdam 8–10 June 2022
On behalf of the ESCD executive committee,
Kristiina Aalto-Korte
President of the ESCD
Registration for the ESCD Congress 2022 is open. The congress takes place 8–10 June 2022 in Amsterdam, in the Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage.
The ESCD provides a forum for experts from around the world to present and discuss cutting-edge issues. The meeting program reflects areas of current scientific and clinical interest in all aspects of contact dermatitis and allergic skin disease. The exhibition space will provide an ideal opportunity for exhibitors to interact with leaders in the field.
You can now submit an abstract for the conference:
https://escd2022.com/abstracts/
Call for abstracts will close on 1 January 2022. There will be opportunities to submit an abstract for both oral and poster presentations.
Full program:
https://escd2022.com
Register for early bird rates:
https://www.mediscon.nl/escd2022/
Look forward to seeing you in Amsterdam in June 2022!
Marie-Louise Schuttelaar
Meeting President of the ESCD Congress 2022
The EADV congress marks 30 years of science in the field of dermatology. They have created a highlight website with a selection of content from some of the most exciting presentations given this year. This includes conference summaries, posters, presentations with expert opinions from international experts.
Visit https://eadvhighlights.com/
The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center (SIC) will recruit 1-2 group leaders during 2021-22. We now welcome letters of interest from scientists with an outstanding track record and innovative vision for a new independent research group within the area of skin immunology.
Download letter for application details
SIC addresses fundamental research questions within modern immunology and aims to become a platform for world-leading studies in skin immunology and inflammation. The new group leaders will establish independent research programmes within the field of immunology and skin biology/disease. The primary criteria for future group leaders are excellence in fundamental research and/or translational research and a genuine interest in interacting with other researchers at the centre in order to develop it as a research centre of excellence.
Candidates’ background includes an MD, PhD or equivalent degree, postdoctoral training and a strong track record of publications and as corresponding author published in leading journals. International networks and experience, such as training in high-quality institutions and universities globally, are meriting. Applicants must qualify for a professorship or associate professorship at the University of Copenhagen.
They offer:
- A generous package, including salary, support for other personnel and consumables.
- Attractive modern laboratory and offices in the heart of Copenhagen.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies through shared-resource platforms and staff expertise in flow cytometry, single-cell sequencing, genomics, imaging and data analytics.
- A vibrant scientific community with a strong internal synergy suited for easy collaboration and exchange with other centres and departments at the University of Copenhagen and the greater Danish scientific community.
About the centre
The LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Center was founded in 2019 based on a ten-year grant. It is a vibrant, internationally diverse and ambitious research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies located at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The location on the twelfth floor of the Maersk Tower is ideal for collaboration and exchange with other centres and departments within the faculty and Copenhagen science community.
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VICHY Laboratoires announced today the results of the 5th edition of the VICHY EXPOSOME GRANT, an initiative to promote and encourage research to characterize the skin exposome.
Read more and view the winners
The ILDS donated $100,000 to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The donation is on behalf of the 195 ILDS member organisations (including ESCD) which collectively represent over 200,000 dermatologists from around the world.
This donation directly supports the work of WHO and partners to help countries prevent, detect, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially where needs are greatest.
Read the press release
Call for research fellowship
The EADV funds a Research Fellowship, to enable junior dermatologist-venereologists and junior scientists from across Europe, the opportunity to undertake research training in a high-quality academic centre abroad.
More details and apply
Application deadline: 1 April 2021
Call for project proposals
he EADV, through the Project Proposal Review Committee, supports excellence in research through its dedicated Project Proposal programme. Find out more about the 100,000 euro grant available to make your research idea a published reality.
More details and apply
Application deadline: 1 April 2021
The Vichy Exposome Grant created & supported by VICHY Laboratoires is intended to promote and encourage research to characterize the skin exposome.
3 regional research grants of €15,000 each are awarded to projects originating from one of the following regions:
- Asia / Oceania
- Europe / North America
- Latin America / Africa / Middle East
To learn more about the Vichy Exposome Grant and apply, please visit www.vichy.com/vichygrant