SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

Congress Themes
State of the Art presentations, Supporting Reviews and Supporting Original Studies focused on the congress themes of.......

Immunology: including atopic dermatitis; house dust and storage mite biology and allergens
Therapy: including new developments in antimicrobial therapy
Infection: including staphylococcal pyoderma
Parasitology: including leishmaniosis, pathogenesis of parasitic diseases, new endo-and ectoparasiticides
Otology: including anatomy and physiology diagnostics and therapy of the canine ear
Skin biology: including keratinocyte biology; role in immunity and disease

Workshops
Interactive group sessions for exchange of the latest ideas

Continuing Education
For the general practitioner to the specialist
Simultaneous translation of CE programme into Japanese, Mandarin and Korean languages

Latest clinical research findings
Supporting original studies, oral free communications and posters

Equine programme
A 2-day programme devoted to equine dermatology with State of the Art, research and comprehensive CE presentations

Pre-congress Day programme (Wednesday, 19th November 2008)
including company symposia, International Society of Veterinary Dermatology programme and veterinary dermatology residents programme

SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Welcome reception: greet your friends from around the world
Lamma Island: world renowned seafood restaurants
Asian evening: food and cultural shows from diverse Asian countries
Gala dinner: awe inspiring views of Hong Kong