Transcript Diapositiva 1

The Vitiligo Research Foundation
Presents
The International School of
Vitiligo & Pigmentary
Disorders
Barcelona, Spain 2-5 November 2011
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Who we are?
Firmly committed to curing Vitiligo, the VR
Foundation is a
philanthropic organization funding and fasttracking medical research globally.
Creating Synergy for Expedited Research. The
world is now your R&D department. See
Vitinomics.net for more details.
VRF Leadership Team
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Mr. Dmitry Aksenov
MSc, MBA
VRF Founder and President
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Mr. Dmitry Aksenov established the
Vitiligo Research Foundation as
a continuation of his medical- research
initiatives. He joined with leading
physicians and scientists in launching the
vitiligo research alliance to advance progress
against this annoying skin disease.
Recently, he formalized his philanthropic
activities by founding the VR Foundation,
which has become one of leading
supporters of vitiligo research and
treatment. As an entrepreneur, Mr.
Aksenov is often said to have
revolutionized Russian real estate
development market and created thousands
of jobs. He has introduced the first energyefficient and affordable house to the local
market in 2010. He graduated with highest
distinction and earned his Master of Science
degree in 1989.
VRF Leadership Team
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Torello Lotti, MD,
Professor of Dermatology
VRF Scientific Director and
Chairman , Executive
Scientific Committee
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Full Professor of Dermatology, Dept
of Dermatological Sciences, University
of Florence, Italy. A world-renown
expert on vitiligo, a key note lecturer at
major dermatology meetings, visiting
professor at several universities in
homeland Italy and abroad, chairman
and director of dermatology societies,
a co-author , among many, of
comprehensive book “Vitiligo:
Problems and Solutions”, Professor
Torello Lotti provides top scientific
advisory to the VRF.
www.torellolotti.it
VRF Leadership Team
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Jana Hercogova, MD,
PhD
Scientific Director
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President-Elect of the European
Academy of Dermatology and
Venereology, President of International
Congress of Dermatology, Chair of the
Communications Committee of
International Society of Dermatology,
Professor Jana Hercogova is best known
for her excellence in research, education
and training. A top presenter at key
professional events, she is providing top
scientific advisory to the VRF.
VRF Leadership Team
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Yan Valle, MSc, MBA
VRF Executive Director
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Dr. Yan Valle specializes in
commercial applications arising
from advanced technologies for
almost 20 years. He currently leads
our Cloud Medical Research and
Management project and oversees
all VRF operations. Prior to joining
the VRF, he was a Director of
Business Development at a leading
technology company in Toronto.
Before 00’s, he co-owned a
consulting company that served
Fortune 500 companies,
governments and venture funds in
emerging markets of EEMEA and
LATAM.
VRF
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Master Class Venue and participants
accommodation:
Hotel Onix Fira
Llançà, 30 - 08015 Barcelona
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Tel: +34 93 426 00 87 Fax: +34 93 426 19 81
website: http://www.hotelonixfira.com/it/
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Speakers:
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Prof. Augustin Alomar (Spain)
Prof. Jana Hercogova (Czech Republic)
Prof. Torello Lotti (Italy)
Dr. Yan Valle (Canada).
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Participants:
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Residents of Dermato-Venereology of all European
Countries
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Preliminary Program
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DAY ONE :
November 2nd, 2011 (Wednesday)
Arrival
18:00-18:30 Presentation of the Vitiligo Research
Foundation
18:30-19:00 Presentation of the participants
19:00-19:30 Master Class vision and mission
19:30
Welcome cocktail and dinner
Preliminary Program
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DAY TWO
November 3rd, 2011 (Thursday)
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Am agenda:
Skin pigmentation: basic principles
8:30-9:00 Case presentations
9:00-9:45 Biology of melanocyte
9:45-10:30 Patophysiology of
melanocytes
10:30-10:45 coffee break
10:45-11:30 Color of the skin
11:30-12:15 Quality of life in
pigmentary skin disorders
12:15-13:00 Case presentations
13:00-15:00 Lunch
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Pm agenda:
Vitiligo: part I
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15:00-15:45
Epidemiology,
pathophysiology
15:45-16:30
Clinical
presentation and classification
16:30-17:15
Differential
diagnosis of hypomelanoses
17:15-17:30
coffee break
17:30-19:00
Case presentations
21:00
Dinner
Preliminary Program
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DAY THREE
November 4th, 2011 (Friday)
Vitiligo: part II
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Am agenda:
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8:30-9:00
9:00-9:45
9:45-10:30
10:30
10:45-11:30
11:30-12:15
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12:15-13:00
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Case presentations
Medical treatments
Surgical treatments
coffee break
Physical treatments
Combination
therapy
Case presentations
lunch
Pm agenda:
Hypermelanoses
15:00-15:45
Melasma – epidemiology,
classification, pathophysiology
15:45-16:30
Melasma differential
diagnosis
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16:30-16:45
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16:45-17:30
Melasma and
hypermelanoses medical treatments
17:30-18:15
Melasma and
hypermelanoses physical treatments and
combination therapy
18:15-18:00
Case presentations
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21:00
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coffee break
dinner
Preliminary Program
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DAY FOUR
November 5th, 2011 (Saturday)
Naevi and melanoma
8:30-9:00
9:00-9:45
9:45-10:30
10:30-10:45
10:45-11:30
11:30-12:15
12:15-13:00
13:00
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Departure
Case presentations
Melanocytic naevi
Melanoma – epidemiology, etiopathogenesis and prevention
coffee break
Diagnosis – clinical and instrumental
Therapeutic approach to melanoma
Controversies in melanoma
Closing ceremony and participations certificates
Farewell lunch
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Organizers :
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- Chair of Local Organizing Committee:
Prof. Augustin Alomar (Spain)
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- Chair of the Intersocieties Liaison Committee:
Prof. Jana Hercogova (Czech Republic)
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- Chair of the Standing Scientific Committe:
Prof. Torello Lotti (Italy)
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- Chair of the Standing Committee for Investigation on Pigmentary
Disorders:
Dr. Yan Valle (Canada).
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Organizing secretariat:
Vitiligo Research Foundation
VR Foundation, Inc.
1, Penn plaza, suite 6205
New York, NY 10119 USA
Toll free Phone: 1-855-966-3555
Email: [email protected]
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To participate to the selections of the invited Residents, please
reply by September 30, 2011 by email, enclosing CV, to:
Alessandra Fabbri Palmieri
VRF secretariat- Italian office
Via G.Giusti, 7
50121 Firenze
Mobile +39 328 6214588
Email: [email protected]
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