The abstract submission for the 55th Annual ESDR Meeting is open and deadline for submissions is 30 April 2026.
Basic guidelines can be found here: esdrmeeting.org/abstracts/
Finally, but very importantly, travel grants are available for presenting authors!
The ESDR2026 program overview is now online!
~ Important dates
Abstracts submission and Travel Grant deadline: 30 April
esdrmeeting.org
The next ESDR Kitchen, a Sweet and Sour episode will be held on 11 March at 13:30 CET
“T cells in chronic inflammatory skin diseases" by Femke van Dijk and Felix Lauffer
Chairs: Christina Zielinski and Knut Schäkel
The registration is free!
Book your seat now: lnkd.in/eTNaJajg
Missed Nicolas Gaudenzio's excellent presentation?
The webcast is now available to watch on demand. youtu.be/p0JnEU5xW7A
The SkinChronicles 10 by Prof A. Paganelli is out
"What we suspected is now confirmed: lichen sclerosus is linked to increased SCC risk in women. But what about men? This SkinChronicle explores why population-based evidence matters and why the next step must include male patients."
lnkd.in/dvQ_EHqp
The next ESDR Kitchen, a Sweet and Sour episode will be held on 11 March at 13:30 CET
“T cells in chronic inflammatory skin diseases" by Femke van Wijk and Felix Lauffer
Chairs: Christina Zielinski and Knut Schäkel
Free registration: lnkd.in/eTNaJajg
We are pleased to announce that abstract submission for the 55th Annual ESDR Meeting is open esdrmeeting.org
Travel grants are available for presenting authors aged 40 or under (at 1 September 2026). Travel grant applications should be uploaded with your abstracts.
Do not forget to apply for the FLA2026
🔗 lnkd.in/eutEKCwu
Why apply?
• Present your research
• Take part in interactive workshops &open discussions on leadership and academic careers
• Build lasting connections
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and lead.
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The ESDR is offering opportunities for dermatology and skin science trainees in LMI countries and Least Developed Countries to apply for travel awards to attend the ESDR2026, in Heidelberg, 9-12 September 2026.
esdr.org/grants-award...
The second portrait in our FLA Legacy series features Christina Zielinski, who took part in the very first FLA in 2011.
Today, she is a member of the ESDR Board and recently participated in the first ESDR Almirall Women in Science session at ESDR2025.
esdr.org/y-esdr/fla-l...
Women in Science by ESDR
We have interviewed two expert women: Sarah Preis who published a systematic review of sex &gender differences & Hyatt A Amin, Founder, TrialHer, a health research start-up.
esdr.org/women-in-sci...
At ESDR, diversity, inclusion and equity are not abstract values. They are essential to scientific progress and better patient care.
For #womeninscience we decided to draw attention to a critical issue in medical research: the underrepresentation of women’s data in clinical studies.
Women in Science 2026 by ESDR
For this year’s “International Day of Women and Girls in Science” day, we’re highlighting why inclusive data is essential for robust science.
Explore the campaign: esdr.org/women-in-sci...
#womeninscience
@derm-scientist.bsky.social @dr-cganier.bsky.social
Women in Science 2026 by ESDR
By making underrepresentation visually, scientifically & socially visible, we aim to contribute to a future where medical research truly reflects the diversity of the patients it serves.
esdr.org/women-in-sci...
@derm-scientist.bsky.social
Women in Science 2026 by ESDR
For this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re highlighting why inclusive data is essential for robust science.
Better data means better science for everyone.
Explore the campaign: esdr.org/women-in-sci...
@derm-scientist.bsky.social
Women in Science 2026 by ESDR
Did you know that in research, women are still underrepresented even though this may affect treatment outcomes?
Explore the campaign to learn more: esdr.org/women-in-sci...
#womeninscience #dermatology #dermresearch
@derm-scientist.bsky.social
Tomorrow. 11 February 2026.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Stay tuned.
esdr.org
#WomenInScience #ESDR
Applications are now open to serve on the ESDR Board from October 2026-September 2031. Three (3) positions are available.
The deadline for applications is 27 February 2026
More information here: esdr.org/about-esdr/l...
We look forward to your applications.
I’m a guest editor for a JoVE Methods Collection on
Unrevealing Human Skin Lineages, Microenvironments, and Adaptations with Single-Cell & Spatial Transcriptomics
We invite abstracts on human skin biology.
👉 Submit : lnkd.in/eAcnxvih
#JoVE #SkinScience #HumanSkin #Omics #ESDR
Applications for FLA are OPEN!
🔗 www.esdr.org
The ESDR Future Leaders Academy returns this October in Edinburgh, bringing together exceptional young scientists and leading experts for few days of mentorship, collaboration, and career-shaping conversations.
esdr.org/events/futur...
Applications are now open to serve on the ESDR Board from October 2026-September 2031. Three (3) positions are available.
The deadline for applications is 27 February 2026
More information here: esdr.org/about-esdr/l...
We look forward to your applications.
The open access webcast is now available on Youtube and the ESDR website: youtu.be/2ILF6IvEbhI?...
The first article of the year is available: SkinChronicles, No 9, January 2026, by Lavanya Moparthi
This Skin Chronicle highlights advances in spatial proteomics within dermatology research.
Read more on the ESDR website: esdr.org/chronicles/m...
We are happy to announce the next live and free Kitchen episode on "Adult and pediatric atopic dermatitis through the lenses of neuroimmunology" with Nicolas Gaudenzio
Join us next month, on Wednesday 11 February at 13:30 CET!
Chairs: Georg Stary &Katia Boniface
Free registration: lnkd.in/eTNaJajg
We’re proud to launch this new series with Christoph Schlapbach @bernderm.bsky.social, who attended the Future Leaders Academy in 2014.
esdr.org/y-esdr/fla-l...
Do you know an FLA alumnus whose success we should celebrate?
Get in touch and help us shine a light on their journey!
Do not miss the first Kitchen episode of 2026!
Tomorrow Wednesday 14 January at 13:30 CET!
We are happy to begin the year with a wonderful episode on genome editing in #Dermatology with Joanna Jackow
As usual, registration is free: lnkd.in/eTNaJajg
We’re excited to launch a new series spotlighting the achievements of Future Leaders Academy (FLA) alumni.
From professional milestones and leadership journeys to personal achievements, these short stories will highlight what former participants have been doing since completing the program
The 54th Annual ESDR Meeting Abstract Supplement to the JID is now online:
www.jidonline.org/issue/S0022-...
@esdrorg.bsky.social
#DermatologyJournal #dermatology #dermsky #dermatologists #dermresearch #dermscience #dermatologyresearch
On behalf of the ESDR community, we thank the speakers & chairs for their time, dedication, & invaluable contributions to the ESDR Kitchen webinar series. Your excellent talks, and guidance have inspired our community, sparked engaging discussions, and we are grateful for the knowledge you shared.
Cristina de Guzman Strong, PhD has been named the next Editor of @thejidinnovations.bsky.social! She steps into the role in 2026 following Russell Hall, MD. @esdrorg.bsky.social
Read the full announcement: sidnet.org/cristina-de-...
