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The preliminary programme of the Congress is now ready. Please click the
date below to view and print a copy:
- Wednesday, 19 November
2008
- Thursday, 20 November
2008
- Friday, 21 November
2008
- Saturday, 22 November
2008
The Congress will have six main Congress themes with State of the Art
presentations, Supporting Reviews and Supporting Original Studies.
State of the Art Presentations
These are world-class lectures reporting the most recent scientific advances
by leading international experts. The experience will affect your research,
your teaching, your specialist dermatology and your dermatology in every
day practice. Don¡¦t miss them!
Skin Biology
Cell adhesion molecules: targets of skin diseases
Prof. Masayuki Amagai (Keio University,
Japan)
Immunology
Keratinocytes: key role in epidermal renewal and defence
Prof. Maja Suter (University of Berne,
Switzerland)
Infectious disease
Staphylococcal virulence factors and immune evasion
Prof. Timothy Foster (Trinity
College, Ireland)
Parasitology
Flea and tick control in the 21st Century; challenges and opportunities
Prof. Michael Dryden (Kansas State
University, USA)
Therapy
New Concepts in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: The Mutant Prevention
Concentration and Mutant Selection Window Approach
Dr. Joseph Blondeau (Royal University
Hospital, Canada)
Otology
Anatomy and physiology of the canine ear
Dr. Lynette Cole (Ohio State University,
USA)
Supporting Reviews
More expert presentations designed to report the very latest advances
in veterinary dermatology from leading academics and researchers. These
presentations will update and excite educators, clinical specialists and
all veterinarians with an interest in dermatology.
Skin Biology
Dermatoses affecting desmosomes in animals
Prof. Thierry Olivry (North Carolina
State University, USA)
Cloning of Monoclonal Anti-desmoglein Antibodies from Pemphigus Patients:
Implications for Targeted Therapy
Dr. J.R. Stanley (New York University,
USA)
Immunology
Unraveling the skin barrier: a new paradigm for canine AD and HDM
Dr. Rosanna Marsella (University
of Florida, USA)
Infectious disease
Genomic analysis of the Staphylococcus intermedius group: insights into
species reclassification, emergence of methicillin-resistance and the
potential for a canine pyoderma vaccine
Dr. Ross Fitzgerald (University
of Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
Advances in the pathogenesis of canine leishmaniosis: epidemiologic and
diagnostic implications
Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis
(University of Thessaly, Greece)
Supporting Original Studies
Oral presentations of original studies within the Congress Themes. These
prestigious presentations of research studies with broad and significant
impact in veterinary dermatology are accompanied by a travel and expense
grant for the presenting author.
Equine programme
Equine skin disorders are common and important. This 2-day programme, generously
supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will feature keynote lectures,
original research studies as well as many problem-oriented and practical
continuing education lectures. Equine practitioners and the veterinary
dermatologist will enjoy learning the latest diagnostic and therapeutic
advances in equine skin diseases.
Continuing Education
Approximately 40 hours of continuing education will be presented by the
world's best lecturers on a wide range of common everyday skin diseases
as well as unusual and challenging conditions. There will be an advanced
level of continuing education for veterinary dermatologists and veterinarians
with a special interest in dermatology, and a comprehensive level for
general practitioners. The comprehensive lectures will be simultaneously
translated into Mandarin, Japanese and Korean and continuing education
notes for these lectures will also be available in these languages.
Workshops
The always popular workshops will enable interactive presentation and
discussion of the most recent information about specific topics in small
groups. Workshop topics will include therapy (topical, antimicrobials,
non-traditional treatments, etc), diagnostic testing, allergic dermatitis,
otitis, and more.
Free Communications and Posters
Over 100 original scientific studies, clinical studies or case reports
for oral or poster presentation covering a wide variety of topics in dermatology.
International Society of Veterinary Dermatopathologists
programme
A full day programme with keynote lectures, research abstracts, continuing
education and histopathology slides encompassing the latest developments
in dermatohistopathology.
Company Symposia
| Royal Canin Symposium |
Adverse Food Reactions ¡V Global Differences,
Clinical Signs and Histopathology |
19 November,
14:00 ¡V 17:00 |
For registration and information, please
contact
Masami Toda: royalcaninprecongress@royalcanin.com.hk
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| Bayer Symposium |
State-of-the-Art in 2008 ¡V Managing Infectious and
Parasitic Dermatoses |
19 November,
14:00 ¡V 17:00 |
For registration and information, please
contact
Joy Olsen: joy.olsen@bayerhealthcare.com
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| Hill's Symposium |
Fatty Acid Supplementation: Does it Really Work? |
19 November,
09:00 ¡V 12:00 |
For registration and information, please
contact
Jack Lee: jihjong_lee@hillspet.com
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