The ESDR Future Leaders Symposium facilitates interaction and collaboration between young ambitious researchers and current world leaders in the field of investigative dermatology. Organised by alumni of ESDR’s Academy for Future Leaders in Dermatology, this year’s symposium focuses on the theme of “Innovation in Dermatology research”. Given great global, social and political change, the program will consider how innovation has and will play a part in ensuring the ongoing success of investigative dermatology.
The 2019 Future Leaders Symposium is supported by:
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Organising Committee
ESDR
Katia Boniface (Bordeaux, France)
Matthew Caley (London, UK)
Julien Seneschal (Bordeaux, France)
JSID
Sei-ichiro Motegi (Gunma, Japan)
Atsushi Otsuka (Kyoto, Japan)
This session is open to all registered ESDR delegates.
Program
13.00-13.15 | Welcome and Introduction Katia Boniface, Sei-ichiro Motegi |
Session 1 Chairs: Katia Boniface, Sei-ichiro Motegi
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13.15-14.00 | Scientific Presentations (12 minutes plus 3 minutes questions)
• Proteomic research in dermatology • Interferonopathies: from diagnosis to treatment • Gene therapy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa: a translational journey |
14.00-14.15 | LEO Foundation Award Ceremony
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14.15-14.45 | Coffee Break
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Session 2 Chairs: Matthew Caley, Atsushi Otsuka
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14.45-15.00 | Scientific Presentation (12 minutes plus 3 minutes questions)
PD-L1 on mast cells negatively regulates effector CD8+ T-cell activation in the skin |
15.00-15.40 | Keynote Speakers
• An immunological way to classify inflammatory skin diseases • Science and Leadership |
15.40-15.45 | Research Techniques Made Simple (RTMS) Sara Brown (Dundee, UK) |
15.45-16.50 | Session 3: Interactive Presentations
Part 2: Publications |
16.50-17.00 | Closing Remarks
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17.15- | Depart for Future Leaders Dinner* |
*Pre-registration for the Future Leaders Dinner has closed. A limited number of places may be available on the day. Please check during the coffee break on the day. Priority will be given to alumni from the ESDR Future Leaders Academy, Summer Research Workshops, SID Residents Retreat, JSID Kisaragi Juku and young scientists under 40.