DermatologyDermatology In this issue: Financial health An overview from inin GreeceGreece the Treasurer page 6 An overview of its Elections development and progress Call for nominations for various leadership positions page 13 page 8

EADV fosters dermatology Call for project proposals Page 16

EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY

ACADEMIE EUROPÉENNE DE DERMATOLOGIE ET VÉNÉRÉOLOGIE

Inside President’s Perspective______2 New board dynamics move EADV forward A European Landmark______3 Review of 2nd EADV Spring Symposium Editorial Overview of EADV Finances______6 Update from the Treasurer EADV Elections______8 Nominate your candidates by 31 August Volunteers for EADV Committees ______9 Call for nominations his issue of EADV News pro- The early autumn will be a busy files Dermatology in . period for EADV as we prepare for The Return to Florence______10 T How appropriate, as Greece has just the various elections to be held in Overview of 13th Congress won the European Football trophy Florence. All the details are given in News from around the Dermatology Globe______12 and soon goes on to host the Frank Powell’s report as Secretary GRAPPA – uniting rheumatology Olympics! It will be obvious to General. Although problems remain and dermatology many that Dermato-venereology in with our existing Statutes, it is most Country Profile______13 an ever expanding Europe is still important that these elections are A history of dermatology in Greece quite diversified and varied. held in a totally fair and democratic EADV Fosters Dermatology ______16 manner. A call for project proposals The aim of the Country Profiles The next issue of EADV News to be EADV Annual Congress 2008______16 series is to highlight the different issued in Florence will be my last as A call for tenders European countries systematically, Editor – I promise you a ‘bumper’ EADV House Library______16 identifying the many points of his- edition in every way! Contribute books of interest tory and interest, so as to inform our ever increasing EADV membership. Striving for Scientific Excellence ______17 Update from the Scientific Committee As I predicted, the recent 2nd EADV Spring Symposium in Budapest was Meet EADV Board Members______18 Profiles and aspirations of six directors an outstanding success. This success is highlighted in this issue. It is Update from the Secretary General______20 extremely gratifying to hear how Progress on Statues and new projects Martin M. Black, M.D. younger award winners valued the Editor Dates for your Diary______21 experience. The warmth and diver- Reminders, deadlines and calendar sity of the Opening Ceremony and Gala Dinner brought much good will and new friendship to all the dele- EADV News gates. Published by EADV Editor: Martin Black We now enter the period of mid- Technical Editor: Nikki Walker summer ‘holiday mode’ and begin Design & Production: GIC Management the process of recharging our bat- The contents of this publication are compiled in good faith. The publisher accepts no responsibility for omissions or errors. teries.

EADV House Avenue General de Gaulle, 38 B-1050 Brussels Tel: +32-2-650 0090 Fax: +32-2-650 0098 E-mail: [email protected] Advertising Rates Back Cover ______€ 5.000 Inside Front Cover______€ 3.000 Inside Back Cover ______€ 2.750 Full Page______€ 2.500 1/2 page______€ 1.100 1/4 page ______€ 600 1 EADV Leadership President’s Perspective Executive Committee Officers SAURAT Jean-Hilaire (CH) President BLACK Martin (UK) Shaping the New EADV: Past President

RING Johannes (D) President Elect

POWELL Frank C. (IRL) Secretary General New Dynamics in PACE Joe L. () Secretary General Elect Jean-Hilaire Saurat

HOUSET Jacques (F) President, 2002-2004 Treasurer the EADV Board LOTTI Torello (I) President of 13th EADV Congress 2004

BLACK Martin (UK) President of 14th EADV Congress 2005 Move us Forward JEADV Editor ORTONNE Jean-Paul (F)

Board of Directors BARTON Simon E. (UK) The 2nd EADV Spring Symposium in their financial implication, and presented to BIRRINGER Christine (LUX) Budapest will remain in the memories of the Board in Florence for possible selection. BORRADORI Luca G. (CH) many! Firstly, because it was excellent at all BOURKE John Francis (IRL) CAPUTO Ruggero (I) levels: Hungarian Dermatology excelled, CHRISTENSEN Ole (N) giving us a first-class experience and a true New organisational philosophy CLAUDEL Jean-Paul (F) De RIE Menno (NL) example of achievement! Secondly, because The Board further decided that the time had DIAZ.-PEREZ Jose Luis (E) historical decisions were made during the FRITZ Klaus (D) come for a new philosophy for the organi- HERCOGOVA Jana (CZ) EADV Board meeting, which was the first sation of the EADV. There are many reasons IAONNIDES Demetris (GR) meeting for many new Board members. I for this almost unanimous decision of the JACOBSEN Finn Kjaer (DK) JEMEC Gregor (DK) will summarise these in two key areas. Board: the main reason is that the current JOLY Pascal (F) Statutes do not allow the Academy to func- LARKO Olle (S) LUGER Thomas A. (D) tion properly. MASCARO Jose (E) New projects NAEYAERT Jean-Marie (B) OLAFSSON Jon Hjaltalin (IS) The Board made a strategic decision to inves- The Extraordinary General Assembly in PENAS Pablo F. (E) tigate and launch several new projects to Budapest was not able to ratify the slight PESERICO Andrea (I) PICOTO Antonio Silva (P) advance teaching, the promotion of the pro- modifications proposed to the current RIGOPOULOS Dimitrios (GR) fession and Dermatology in general across Statutes, which provided the ideal opportu- SCERRI Lawrence (Malta) Europe. This will imply the use of significant nity to consider significant change. The SUHONEN Raimo E. (FIN) TSCHACHLER Erwin (A) sums of money, which is made possible by Board grabbed this opportunity, deciding to WOJNAROWSKA Fenella (UK) the current excellent status of our finances launch an in depth revision of the Statutes in ZAOURA PETRANYI Maria (CY) (see Treasurer’s Report, page 6). order to render the Academy able to cope Committee Chairs with many unworkable items such as: the HAWK John (UK) Scientific Committee This has been long awaited by many and I elections; the democratic control of executive HJALTALIN OLAFSSON, Jon (IS) am most pleased now to help its birth. Since tasks; and the extension of the number of Finance Committee there are numerous possibilities for invest- Board members with the introduction of new SERUP Jorgen (S) ment in these areas, all of which deserve country members. CME Committee careful analysis and consideration, I pro- IOANNIDES Demetris (GR) posed opening a “box of ideas” to allow for New dynamics are developing within this Membership Committee the democratic identification of the best and partly new Board (albeit many proposals KATSAMBAS Andreas (GR) most deserving projects. All EADV members came from “old” members) as it enthusiasti- Honours & Awards Committee are invited to participate. The Secretary cally embarks on such important new SUHONEN Raimo (FIN) Website/EADV News Committee General is ready to receive any proposal projects. (see page 16), from any member. The pro- Staff posals will be studied by the Executive I am confident these dynamics will move INDUNI Nancy CATHALA Catherine Committee, who will consider their rele- EADV forward. ● FARRELL Gess vance for Dermatology within Europe and STRASSER Judith WENDLER Marika

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2nd EADV Spring Symposium: A European Landmark

Martinique, Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, needs an update again soon and I am Malaysia, Uganda and South Africa. We already looking forward to the next were proud to welcome a total of 1.506 EADV Spring Symposium in Sofia!” participants with important delegations 1 The plenary lectures were given by from (304), (110), excellent speakers. Leena Bruckner- ome 1500 dermato-venereologists (123) and Belgium (125). Tuderman () covered all the Sgathered in Budapest on the eve of recent findings in human genetics, and the European Union enlargement to There was outstanding European contribu- its practical aspects in dermatology in exchange science, research and practi- tion to the scientific programme, the most her lecture “Human Cloning Related to cal experience. Prof. Sarolta Karpati, important part of the Symposium. On Dermatology and Basic Genetics”. Secretary General of the Symposium, behalf of the local Organising Committee and Prof Lajos Kemény, Chairman of the and the Hungarian Dermatological Society, >>> Continued on page 4 Local Scientific Committee, report on we would like to thank all our guests for some of the highlights. their active participation and their interest in the programme. The invited speakers, chairs and co-chairs should accept our After a successful debut in Malta, the particular gratitude. 2nd EADV Spring Symposium was held in Budapest: a great event in the life of the Scientific highlights Hungarian Dermatological Society. It Under the presidency of Attila Horváth, was not just the Semmelweis University the Symposium provided an excellent 2 who organised the congress, but rather platform to support the integration of a collaboration of the four university international experience in the fields of departments, and this was an important research, therapy and patient manage- event for almost all dermatologists in ment. The programme focused on 3 Hungary. combining clinical practice and basic On 1 May, not only did Hungary enter sciences. “As a resident in the fourth the European Union but we also had the year of training, it was important for me feeling that, thanks to the EADV to update my knowledge in dermato- Symposium, Europe had come to us and logy for the preparation of the German visited us. We are at the border of Facharzt exam. This more clinically Eastern, Southern, Northern and Western oriented meeting was excellent for 4 European countries, and our guests came this purpose,” commented Dr. Christian 1 Congress President Prof. Attila Horváth together in Budapest from all parts of Heinemann, a participant from opens the 2nd Symposium Germany. “The morning case presenta- Europe. One day, all these nations may 2 Honorary Congress Presidents, Profs. Otto tions gave opportunity to think about a be part of the whole, united Europe. Braun-Falco (left) and Miklos Simon lot of rare but interesting cases and Truly international during the main sessions important fields 3 Prof. Johannes Ring, EADV President- Our Symposium attracted not only like inflammatory skin diseases and Elect, (left) and Prof. Otto Braun-Falco Europeans but participants from photodermatology were discussed 4 Profs. Kemény (left) and Horváth at 71 countries from as far a field as extensively. However, my knowledge Opening Ceremony

3 Prof. Sarolta Karpati (right), Congress Secretary General, addresses delegates

>>> Continued from page 3 session the world’s best ‘psoriasis experts’ discussed the efficacy, safety Thomas Krieg (Germany) updated our Prof. Otto Braun Falco, Prof. Joe Pace, and the use of new biological treatments knowledge about the pathogenesis and Prof. Torello Lotti... The Budapest for psoriasis. therapy of connective tissue diseases. Symposium was a great success and I'm An in-depth programme and many par- Meenhard Herlyn (USA) gave a very looking forward to attending the next allel sessions offered delegates a wide good overview on the most recent year's meeting of EADV.” choice of topics, presenting some with findings in melanoma research. In the the nice “problem” of not being able to What's New session, EADV’s President- There were two symposia during the attend every session of interest. “A very Elect, Johannes Ring (Germany), meeting that were sponsored by the well organised conference in a well summarised the most recent findings in pharmaceutical industry. Fujisawa Corp. chosen site with enough space for par- allergological research and therapy. presented their results on the new topi- ticipants without the danger of cal immunomodulators. The outcome on Petar Bojanic from Serbia and developing deep venous thrombosis! For long term results were presented, con- Montenegro found “the symposium to my taste, psoriasis research and treat- firming previous data on the efficacy be a great opportunity for me to enrich ment topics were a bit over and safety of these new topical my knowledge in the field of dermato- represented,” remarked Dr. Sebastian immunomodulator drugs. logy and to meet many new colleagues Reischle from . “Regrettably, from all parts of the world. I was also A well attended and highly successful most of the topics which interested me impressed with a lot of famous profes- symposium was organised by Serono were at the same time in parallel sors of dermatology attending this year's Corp, in which the results of the biolo- sessions. The lunch sessions, with their meeting and I had the pleasant opportu- gical treatments for psoriasis were practical advice for the everyday work of nity to talk to some of them, like presented in a variety of lectures. In this a dermatologist, are a good tradition.” Award Winners’ Impressions

wo of the EADV scholarships, the The traditional scholarship breakfast was Andreas Katsambas for the EADV scholarship T Gerda Frentz Fellowship and the a very pleasant occasion that welcomed breakfast which helped me to meet other AMED Scholarship, once again enabled a large number of attendees and proved young EADV members.” many young trainee dermatologists from most successful. The Awards Committee Dilek Bayramgürler, Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean to Chairman, Prof. Andreas Katsambas and “I would like to thank the EADV Scholarship attend the EADV Spring Symposium. the EADV Treasurer, Dr. Jacques Houset Committee, especially Prof. Andreas EADV News reports on their impres- presented each recipient with his or her Katsambas, for the Gerda Frenz Fellowship. It sions, in their own words. award and all were congratulated on made it easier for me to attend. I found Prof. their success. A warm and friendly Jana Hercogova’s workshop about Lyme atmosphere filled the room with the disease very interesting. The meeting in buzzing of excited young dermatolo- Budapest was in the time when Eastern gists, having just received their award Europe countries joined the EU. So it was very and eager to acquaint themselves with special time for me and my country Latvia. other winners and some of the EADV Officers who were also present. Marcis Septe, Latvia “It was very nice to be in Budapest. Scientific “As a recipient of the AMED scholarship for programme and congress organisation was attendance to this meeting, I would like very satisfactory. I found the bullous diseases express my sincere appreciation to AMED session very beneficial. I also want to thank and EADV officials and would like to empha- Winners of the Gerda Frentz Fellowship the organisation committee and Prof. size that increasing such opportunities should and the AMED Scholarship receive €1.000 and €500 respectively, and free registration to the meeting, thus provi- ding the recipients with the opportunity to experience an event which is benefi- cial in all aspects of their career paths.

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Hungarian music and folklore Semmelweis University, Budapest and revolution in 1956. Prof. Jean-Hilaire Saurat, President of A successful meeting is not only about The dinner was hosted by the EADV, officially opened the reception. As the scientific programme however: much Symposium’s Secretary General, Prof. delegates met each other, some for the is shared during the social programme. Sarolta Karpati, who proudly greeted first time, others greeting old friends, Orchestrating the informal exchange of participants to an evening of Hungarian songs and bag pipe music from the west knowledge, throughout the Symposium’s folklore and cuisine form the famous part of Hungary helped to animate the networking events, was Hungarian music kitchen of the Gundel restaurant. Kicking conversations. Later in the evening, and folklore dance. During the Welcome off the entertainment was Hungarian Tükrös played dance music from Reception delegates were entertained by music and folklore dance presented by Kalotaszeg, Transylvania, and participants the Tükrös Ensemble, a 6 member band one of the most famous Hungarian folk- enjoyed two excellent dancers from the from Budapest which has been instru- lore ensemble, the Honvéd Artistic Bihari Dance Group. To finish, guests mental in the revival of Hungarian village Ensemble. With their roots in gypsy were treated to the unusual sand anima- music. Guests were welcomed to families, the artists entertained delegates tion show presented by Hungarian sand Budapest by the Symposium’s President, with a series of popularised arrange- artist Mr. Cakó. Prof. Attila Horváth, Chair of the ments of gypsy tunes. As the evening Department of Dermatology at the Highlight of the social programme was drew to a close, it was time for partici- the Gala Dinner which took place in the pants themselves to dance accompanied be a primary goal of the association. beautiful building of the Museum of by the pleasant salon music played by Budapest was lovely and the symposium was Applied Art, inaugurated in 1896: the the Holiday Star Gala Band. third to be founded in Europe, following a dermatological feast!! The timing was Hungarian dermatology was proud to those of London and Vienna. Also of perfect! welcome its European colleagues to interest to guests as they arrived at the Perhaps a session devoted to dermatology Budapest for the 2nd EADV Spring Museum were the building of the training of residents and medical school stu- Symposium. We now look forward to Dermatology Department of the dents with discussions on curricula, teaching meeting all our new acquaintances at Semmelweis University, just across the methods and materials etc. would be benefi- the 3rd EADV Spring Symposium in Sofia, street, and the narrow Corvin passage cial for the academicians among us. Learning in May next year. ● which was the centre of the Hungarian about how dermatology is taught in different Prof. Sarolta Karpati countries would provide all participants with Secretary General, 2nd Spring Symposium a better understanding of this topic.”

Ekin Savk, Turkey Prof. Lajos Kemény Chair, Local Scientific Committee “The whole symposium was outstanding, particularly the high standard of the lectures and friendly atmosphere during discussions. It was also very nice to stay in Budapest in the time when Hungary and other Eastern European countries became members of EU because we had opportunity to celebrate this important event with our foreign colleagues all together. I would also like to thank CEEDVA very much for the Gerda Frentz Fellowship that facilitated my participation in this important meeting.”

Veronika Slonková, Czech Republic

5 Update from the Treasurer Overview of EADV Finances

General overview Of course, accounts and budget will be duly presented to all the EADV members in ample time before the Ordinary General Meeting that will take place in November during the 13th EADV Congress in Florence. In the meantime, I am delighted to provide you with a broad outline as follows:

Revenues ■ The first Symposium, that took place in Malta, showed a noticeable surplus. Congratulations to Dr Pace and his team for this success!

aving been in office since his 31 December 2003. These 2003 accounts ■ The surplus of the Barcelona 12th H election in October 2003, and are now fully audited. Despite this prompt Congress reached a very high level, busy at work on behalf of the Academy, schedule, this update does not contain thanks to numerous attendees and Treasurer Jacques Houset is now specific figures, for two major reasons. rigorous organisation. Well done, Prof. delighted to provide members with a Lecha and team! Firstly, the 2003 accounts cannot be split clear overview of EADV’s financial from the 2005 budget. As a result, the ■ Membership contributions and spon- affairs. Treasurer is not entitled to circulate the sorship are in line with expectations. official figures for 2003 until the 2005 Once a year, on the occasion of the budget has been carried out. This should Expenses Ordinary General Meeting, the Treasurer be available soon. stands in front of the EADV members. ■ Leadership expenses (that mainly con- Secondly, these items can only be The rest of the time, he is like a worker sist of the travel expenses linked to the released once they have been circulated ant: busy but unobserved. Therefore, I 2 Board meetings and the 3 Executive to the Board members as, in accordance am very grateful to the Editor Prof. Black Committee meetings held during with the Statutes, the Board is responsi- who enables the members to notice that 2003) are below expectations. ble for drawing up the annual accounts their Treasurer is more than a virtual for the expiring year and the budget for ■ Administration expenses are signifi- reality! the following one. At the last Board cantly higher than expected, mainly I am very pleased to announce that, at meeting on 29 April in Budapest, the due to staff expenses (increased the beginning of May, the accountants Board was only presented with major staffing and recharging of some secre- (PricewaterhouseCoopers) were able to trends and main figures, which were tarial assistance to the Secretary provide the auditors (KPMG Belgium) unofficial at the time, because the General) and to the cost of the new with the accounts for the year ending KPMG audit had not yet occurred. professional accountant (PWC).

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turnover of professionals? I don’t think so: as time goes by, they acquire more and more accurate knowledge of our Academy and we need their experience. The best solution is certainly a closer relationship with professionals, a more satisfying penetration within the profes- sional mazes. This requires investing a lot of time and, most of the time, this is thankless work.

On this point, I think that the EADV is now sufficiently mature that we could reconsider the concept of totally volun- tary work for the elected persons in charge and, why not, even demolish it... The horn of plenty is only a myth.... Such an evolution would stimulate ■ Development expenses are lower than The professionals working for the EADV, increased and quality involvement from expected. (Development mainly con- especially financial professionals, do cost the elected Officers and, as a result, cerns the Blérot project, including the a lot, like all capable professionals. In my improve the mastery of the Academy by costs of replacing Brussels staff, related opinion, all the professionals that its members and their representatives investigations made by accountants currently work for the EADV are excellent Finally, we are in the process of sorting and lawyers, and the initial payment of professionals and are absolutely essential. out the very big concern of the EADV’s the Senior Administrative Officer until Essential because they are highly quali- VAT status, as explained by Dr. Jon May 2003). fied. The responsibility of the Board and Hjaltalin Olaffson in the previous issue ■ Scientific expenses are higher than Officers is to continuously check their of EADV News. The possibility that expected, due, on the one hand, to level of relevance, efficiency and impar- EADV may have to apply for VAT status secretarial assistance for the JEADV tiality. Essential also because they work is almost certain. Such a project involves Editor and, on the other hand, to considerable negotiations between the independently from any mood of the higher costs of the JEADV publisher. Academy and the Belgian authorities, day, independently from any kind of via our professional accountants and pressure. They are consequently invalu- Surplus lawyers (this is a good example of able points of reference. Finally, they are our current semi-subordination). The ■ The surplus of 2003 is more substan- essential because of the voluntary, Finance Committee is on the watch, so is tial than 2002. unpaid work of the Board and Officers. the Treasurer. The day to day management of the Balance sheet The Treasurer jumps at this opportunity EADV needs regular attention and close to thank Dr. Olaffson and the Finance ■ No major investment. supervision, with a close eye for details Committee. The latter is both the safe- as well as a concern for the whole… ■ Cash and cash equivalents slightly guard of the Treasurer and its close increased. Quite simply unachievable, however auditor. The days of work we spend in willing or enthusiastic we might be: we Brussels are extremely fruitful and ■ Receivables and payables fully in line have to delegate many sectors of hearty, and for the greater good of the with prior years and no problems are responsibility. EADV! ● expected in this respect.

■ Fund balance slightly increased. The potential risk of such a situation, our Dr. Jacques Houset current situation, is the gradual and Treasurer imperceptible evolution towards a kind Thoughts for consideration of control of the EADV, with the profes- Over and above the basic facts I would sionals gaining increasing power and like to share some private reflections, by autonomy in all good faith… How can way of conclusion. we avoid such a risk? By a frequent

7 Elections - Elections - Elections

everal important elections will NOMINATION FORM for PRESIDENT-ELECT S take place this year in Florence. All nominations must be received by NOMINEE: ...... 31 August 2004. Address: ...... Membership number: ...... President-Elect At the OGM on 19 November there will PROPOSER’S NAME: ...... be an election for President-Elect. Address: ...... Nominations to go forward for election ...... to this post can be made using the form Membership number:...... to the right. Nominations must be made only with the candidates’ permission Signed: Date: and candidates must be proposed and SECONDER’S NAME: ...... seconded by two ordinary members. Address: ...... Nominations must be received at the ...... EADV House by 31 August 2004. Membership Number: ......

Signed: Date: Treasurer-Elect Please send completed Nomination Forms to: It is with regret that we have to Frank C. Powell, EADV Secretary-General, EADV House, announce that our friend and colleague 38 Avenue General de Gaulle, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium. Fax: +32-2-650 0098, Jacques Houset will not be going for- e-mail: [email protected] To be received by: 31 August 2004 ward for another term of office as Treasurer when he completes his 2-year period in October 2005. NOMINATION FORM for TREASURER-ELECT

We are therefore asking our members to NOMINEE: ...... consider proposing a candidate for the Address: ...... post of Treasurer-Elect, to take office as ...... Treasurer in October 2005 at the Membership number: ...... London Congress. If you would like to PROPOSER’S NAME: ...... propose a candidate please complete Address: ...... the form below and send it to the ...... Secretary General at the EADV House to Membership number:...... be received by 31 August 2004. The election of the Treasurer-elect will take Signed: Date: place at the Board meeting in Florence. SECONDER’S NAME: ...... Address: ...... Board members ...... Retiring from the Board in Florence this Membership Number: ...... year will be: Signed: Date: Ole Christensen () Please send completed Nomination Forms to: Dimitris Ioannides (Greece) Frank C. Powell, EADV Secretary-General, EADV House, Finn K. Jacobsen () 38 Avenue General de Gaulle, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium. Fax: +32-2-650 0098, Jose Mascaro () e-mail: [email protected] To be received by: 31 August 2004 Jon Olafsson () Deadline 31 August 2004 - Deadline 31 August 2004 - Deadline 31 August 2004

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Elections - Elections Volunteers

We thank these members for their EADV members in each of these coun- for efforts on behalf of the Academy over tries are entitled to nominate a the past 6 years, and hope that they will candidate for election to the Board of Committees continue to contribute their expertise to Directors at the OGM in Florence. As the EADV in different ways in the future. each Board member also represents their country, we would ask that you liaise Finishing their terms of office on the with your National Society in proposing Would you like to become more Board, but eligible for re-election are: an individual for this important office. actively involved in the activities of Simon Barton (U.K.) the EADV? Christine Birringer () Please complete the form below which Why not volunteer to become a Jose Diaz-Peres (Spain) should be received by the Secretary member of one of the many EADV Jana Hercogova (Czech Republic) General at the EADV House by Committees? Dimitrios Rigopoulos (Greece) 31 August 2004. Maria Zaoura Petranyi (Cyprus) Committee members are appointed by the Board of Directors at their meetings and the Board is always EADV PROPOSAL FORM for BOARD MEMBERS interested in knowing if members are interested in serving on committees...... Send a 2 page C.V. with an indication (Name of candidate) (EADV membership number) of the committee you would like to serve on to the Secretary General by is proposed by ...... 31 August 2004 and your name will (Member's name and EADV membership number) go before the Board at their next meeting as a possible committee and seconded by ...... member. (Member's name and EADV membership number) EADV Committees as Board Member to represent ...... • Finance (Country) • Honours and Awards • Scientific and endorsed by ...... • Website and EADV News (Name of Association) • Membership • Press and Media to take up position on the EADV Board in November 2004 • Continuing Medical Education • Ethics • Nominations and Elections Monitoring Signed: ...... Send your application to: President of Association Secretary of Association Frank C. Powell EADV Secretary-General Please enclose a 2 page CV of the proposed candidate. EADV House Send the complete Proposal Form, together with 2 page CV, to: 38 Avenue General de Gaulle Frank C. Powell, Secretary General, EADV House, 1050 Brussels 38 Avenue General de Gaulle, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium. Belgium Fax: +32-2-650 0098, e-mail: [email protected] Fax: +32-2-650 0098 To be received by: 31 August 2004 e-mail: [email protected] To be received by: - Deadline 31 August 2004 - Deadline 31 August 2004 31 August 2004

9 The Return to

s the 13th EADV Congress rapidly A approaches, Professors Torello Lotti and Ruggero Caputo provide a brief overview of what participants can expect when the EADV Congress returns home to where it started, Florence.

From old to new “The Renaissance of Dermatology”, taking place from 17-21 November 2004, will be the perfect opportunity for the EADV to rediscover its European origins and identity. Looking back to September 1989, when the first ever EADV Congress took place in Florence, it is clear to see how far we have travelled and how much we have achieved, together, along the way.

Emiliano Panconesi, the first President of EADV and organiser of the first Congress, understood the important role this medium played. A resounding success in 1989 with some 1.000 participants, the assess ‘Treatments of Genital Herpes: old and Skin Disease’, ‘Lyme Borreliosis’ and EADV congresses have gone from trends revisited and new directions’. ‘Sexually Transmitted Infections’. R. Marks (Australia) will provide strength to strength, now bringing In addition, the Scientific Programme an update on ‘Public Health in together over 6.000 dermatologists and will be introducing, for the first time, a Dermatology’ and B. Thiers (USA) on venereologists from across Europe. new session: Test Yourself. This session ‘News in Dermatological Therapy’. Next will allow for the presentation of clinical ‘Ethiologic Factors in Atopic Dermatitis’ cases, to stimulate and enable the audi- will be analysed by A. Giannetti () A wide variety ence to participate in an informative and then back across the Atlantic for The 13th EADV Congress in Florence will discussion on current developments in R. R. Anderson’s (USA) ‘Light in Diagnosis continue, as in years before, to present a the field of dermato-venereology and and Treatment’. During the final plenary rich, interesting and informative pro- where the future lies. R. Modlin (USA) will stimulate thoughts gramme. Speakers from four countries on ‘Infectious Diseases’. will be looking into a variety of topic One forum which has proved to be areas during the 8 Plenary Lectures. Following the plenaries, participants will be extremely successful and enjoyed, year S Katz (USA) will explore ‘Recent able to choose from any of the following after year, is the “Lunch with the Advances in Connective Tissue Diseases’ sessions: 23 Symposia; 40 Workshops; Experts”. This session gives a limited num- while R. Capputo (Italy), Chairman of 9 Courses; 16 Lunches with the Experts; ber of delegates the opportunity to lunch the Local Scientific Committee of the 24 Satellite Symposia as well as Free with the experts and network with col- Congress, will look at ‘New and Communication and Posters Sessions. leagues from across Europe and beyond Unusual Forms of Non-Langerhans cell Furthermore the popular What’s New who share similar interests. This rare Histiocytosis’. O. Chosidow () will Sessions will provide updates on ‘Apoptosis opportunity only costs €35.00 (including

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working lunch) to attend each session. in-depth discussions on specific special- What not to forget! Early registration is encouraged due to ties. It is also a nice opportunity for the Hotel accommodation can be reserved at limited space. To find out further informa- numerous societies involved in the der- reduced rates in a number of hotels in tion on “Lunch with the Experts” and to matological field to be able to organise a Florence through the official travel agent. register please visit the congress website. meeting, open to their members and These rates are only guaranteed if the also to all the congress attendees. reservation is received prior to 31 August 2004 and will be treated on a ‘first come, A meeting of minds first served’ basis. For further information The 13th EADV Congress will witness the For those with time on the hotels, their rates and how to coming together of experts from over 30 for Florence book please visit www.eadv2004.org. countries and across 3 continents, bring- Florence is a beautiful city and one not to A limited number of special education ing with them a wealth of knowledge and be missed. O.I.C. Way srl, the official grants, including complimentary accom- TH experience. The EADV Executive Scientific travel agent for the 13 EADV Congress, modation, are being offered to young Committee (ESC – see update page 17) has organised a wonderful programme European Dermatologists under 40. and the Local Scientific Committee have for accompanying guests to ensure that Interested applicants should apply to the worked hard to ensure that the 5 days whilst you are busy working, your partner Congress President. Further information you spend in Florence exploring the most is busy enjoying everything else Florence can be found on the congress website. up to date themes and developments are has to offer. A comprehensive walking complemented by the right specialists tour of the city includes a visit to the Palazzo Corsini, one of the most presti- who can stimulate those topics into infor- Cathedral of Florence (Santa Maria del gious palaces in Florence, will be the venue mative and worthwhile discussions. Fiore) and the famous Giotto’s Belle of the Congress President’s Dinner, its Tower plus Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of magic atmosphere providing a beautiful In addition, prior to the Opening city government under the Medici family, backdrop for a special night all together. Ceremony, some 20 Sister Societies where magnificent rooms were frescoed Don’t forget to reserve your place. will organise meetings on Wednesday, by Ghirlandaio, Bronzino and Vasari. For 17 November. These meetings are We look forward to welcoming you to art lovers, a Michelangelo Tour will com- ● always extremely successful and add Florence. prise the most outstanding pieces of Michelangelo’s work, including a visit to the Museum of the Opera del Duomo. Opening Ceremony Prof. Torello Lotti The programme also includes guided President 13th EADV Congress Welcome Cocktail bus tours to neighbouring Siena and Prof. Ruggero Capputo Wednesday, 17 November 2004 S. Gimignano; the Florentine Hills, Fiesole at 18.00 and Piazzale Michelangelo or Pisa. Chairman Local Scientific Committee

EADV would like to invite all the participants to the Opening Ceremony, It’s not too late to register! which will mark will official start to Register before 15 October 2004 and you could save more than €100 the 13th EADV Congress. off the standard registration fee. Before 15 October 2004 Standard Fee (onsite) It will be held inside of the Fortezza EADV Members € 534 € 660 da Basso. A monumental complex built Non Members € 732 € 864 on the outskirts of a mediaeval city, designed by the great architect Further information on the programme and registration visit: www.eadv2004.org Antonio da Sangallo, now the main exhibition centre in Florence. 11 News from around the Dermatology Globe Rheumatology and Dermatology Unite

encouraged to participate. The coopera- and feasible outcome measures for the tion between dermatologists and assessment of PsA and psoriasis. rheumatologists is critical for the further ■ Promote the development of national RAPPA, the recently formed elucidation of the stated goals of GRAPPA. and international collaborative regis- Group for Research and It is hoped that during this meeting further G tries of PsA and psoriasis patients to Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic progress will be made in finding specific standardize the data being obtained Arthritis, invites EADV members to study key domains in inquiry in psoriatic and learn more about the natural his- share knowledge during the 13th EADV arthritis, including: classification criteria of tory of the disease as well as its genetic Congress. psoriatic arthritis; assessment tools utilised underpinnings. in both the cutaneous and joint forms 40 representatives from rheumatology of psoriasis; standardisation of clinical ■ Work closely with representatives of and dermatology, as well as the pharma- registries; development of treatment patient service leagues to promote ceutical industry, came together at the guidelines and more. public education and awareness of PsA initial meeting of GRAPPA, held in New and psoriasis. York in August 2003. Two days were A committee has been formed of key ■ spent discussing a wide variety of sub- thought leaders internationally in both Work closely with representatives of jects, including basic science, clinical specialties, the majority of whom are biopharmaceutical companies to pro- diagnosis, classification, genetics, out- expected to attend the GRAPPA-EADV mote and conduct research on effective come measures, clinical trials and patient meeting. We are delighted to have therapies for PsA and psoriasis. Professor Jean-Hilaire Saurat, current service organisations. At that time, the ■ Work closely with representatives of President of the EADV, as one of the name the group adopted was GRAPPA, regulatory agencies to establish appro- members of this steering committee. Group for Research and Assessment of priate guidelines for regulatory Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. Since this approval of new therapies. initial meeting, multiple telephone con- Overall goals ■ Work with other professional bodies, ferences have been held in conjunction The stated goals of the GRAPPA organi- such as the ACR, AAD, EULAR, EADV, with rheumatologists and dermatologists, sation are as follows: the most recent being 18 May 2004. patient leagues (e.g. the National ■ Provide a forum for acquaintance, net- Psoriasis Foundation) OMERACT, etc. GRAPPA and EADV working, and communication between to promote knowledge of and research international researchers in rheumato- about PsA and psoriasis. It is hoped that this important interna- logy and dermatology, industry, patient tional group, together with involvement ■ Develop treatment guidelines for service leagues, and regulatory agencies. from many others, will be able to focus governmental and other interested on specific projects of mutual interests to ■ Provide the opportunity for in-person parties. both dermatologists and rheumatolo- meetings and intranet communication gists and particularly on all aspects of to share knowledge, research findings, For further information about GRAPPA psoriatic joint disease, incidence of and develop and conduct collaborative or to express your interest in the Group, which now appears to be in over 30% of research, education, and other projects. please contact Alan Menter at: all patients with cutaneous psoriasis. [email protected]. ● ■ Develop and validate a criteria set for To this end, and to maximise the input of the definition of PsA. specialists, GRAPPA will host a three-hour ■ Prioritize domains of inquiry within Alan Menter, M.D. meeting during the 13th EADV Congress in PsA and psoriasis for research. Dermatology Representative Florence on Friday, 19 November. Experts GRAPPA in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are ■ Review, develop, and validate effective

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Country Profile A Profile of Dermatology in Greece

Venereal Diseases, which was named after the rich businessman who donated the funds for its development. Aside from its long history and its importance as a referral centre for skin diseases in Greece, A. Sygros Hospital is currently one of the few remaining dermatological hospitals in Europe providing out- n anticipation of the 15th EADV patient and in-patient care exclusively I Congress being held in Rhodes, for dermatologic and venereal patients. Greece in 2006, Professors Andreas The other important event of the time Katsmabas (right) and Alexander was the appointment of George Stratigos provide an overview of the Photinos at the dual post of Professor history and development of dermato- of Dermatology-Venereology of the logy in Greece. University of Athens and Director of the University of Athens and its Medical A. Sygros Hospital. Photinos was an individual with a dynamic and creative Within Greece’s rich and longstanding School were founded. Dermatology and personality who had trained extensively medical tradition, originating from the venereology were initially taught to a abroad and who maintained a close con- years of Hippocrates and Galenos, der- limited degree by professors of hygiene tact with many European countries, matology is a rather ‘young’ specialty and later on by surgeons. Immediately th especially Paris and the French School. with a history of just over 100 years. after the turn of the 20 century a rudi- Despite the unfavourable political condi- Despite difficult and often unfavourable mentary interest in dermatology- tions, he succeeded in organising the circumstances, Greek dermatology has venereology emerged and the subject A. Sygros Hospital in accordance with grown and evolved into a well- was taught by more specialised teach- international standards, in establishing respected, independent entity within the ing personnel. At the same time, the the training requirements for the spe- medical field. Today, it is one of the most three volumes of the work of Gruveilllier cialty of dermatology-venereology, and rapidly advancing medical specialties in were translated from French and a in founding the Hellenic Venereological Greece, with an increasing number of primitive hospital for venereal diseases and Dermatological Society in 1914. practising dermatologists, a growing list was founded to treat prostitutes in the of sub-specialties, and an expanding role context of the anti-venereal disease In 1917, the Greek State founded a in the treatment and care of patients struggle. similar, albeit smaller, hospital in with skin diseases. Thessaloniki (60 in-patient beds) and Turning points established the Faculty of Dermatology Early developments In 1910, two events of decisive signifi- within the University of Thessaloniki. The historic landmark of Greek derma- cance took place. The first was the Given the incidence of venereal diseases tology is 1837, just a few years after the establishment of a new hospital, the end of the War of Independence, when Andreas Sygros Hospital for Skin and >>> Continued on page 14

13 >>> Continued from page 13 dermatologists in the International Committee of the management Dermatology (ICD), which followed in at the time and the public demand for of STD’s and 1997 during the World Congress of preventive measures and effective treat- AIDS, and trans- Dermatology in Sydney, Australia. ment, the focus of interest was in formed A. Sygros venereology. Its “sister” specialty, der- Hospital into a Practice of dermatology today matology, was neglected. modern medical centre with upgraded Currently there are about 900 registered facilities and new specialised units. Along dermatologists in Greece, who serve a Stagnation and with his late colleague Nikolas Parisis, population of about 10.5 million people. regeneration Prof. Stratigos participated, as a founding Most dermatologists work privately, member, in the launching of the some work in the social security sector, Due to the unstable political situation and European Academy of Dermatology- and a few practise within hospitals and World War II, an apparent stagnation was Venereology in 1989. In that context, academic centres. noted in the academic development of Greek dermatology became more dermatology-venereology that lasted The vast majority of dermatologists international and established a network until the 1960’s. Despite the sporadic practise in large cities (more than 70% of collaborative links with important appearance of noteworthy scientists, of Greek dermatologists practise in European dermatological centres. Greek dermatology remained isolated Athens and Thessaloniki). This uneven from the international dermatologic distribution of dermatologists, partially EADV and Greek dermatology society at a time when contemporary der- justified by the current socio-economic matology was rapidly moving forward. In 1991, Prof. Stratigos and his col- situation, has led to an over-saturation nd leagues organised the 2 Annual of dermatology practices in major cities In the late 1960’s, two exceptional indi- Congress of the EADV in Athens with and an under-representation of derma- viduals, Professors John Kapetanakis and over 4.000 attendees. His work and tological care in rural areas and the Constantinos Kanitakis were assigned as Chairmen of the Dermatology Clinic in Athens and Thessaloniki respectively. Both had great faith in collaboration and collective work and with their vitality and enthusiasm, contributed to the scientific organisation of our specialty, creating the modern era of Greek der- matology. A representative example of the prevailing climate was the fact that young doctors visited reputable derma- tologic centres in Europe and the USA. and, with their return to Greece, brought back novel methods and approaches that were gradually integrated into rou- tine clinical practice. The number of hospital visits for cutaneous disorders increased and a gradual shift of interest towards dermatology took place. international involvement were contin- A photograph of historical significance taken ued by his successor, Prof. Antonios at the entrance of A. Sygros Hospital in Contribution of Vareltzidis. In 1992, Prof. Andreas 1984. From left: Prof. O. Braun-Falco, Dr. N. Parisis, Dr. D. Sebastianos, John Stratigos Katsambas further strengthened the rep- Prof. C. Orfanos, Prof. C. Kanitakis, In 1981, John Stratigos became resentation of Greek dermatology within Prof. J. Stratigos, Prof. J. Hunter, Chairman of the Department of Derma- the EADV by his election and subse- Dr. H. Roenigk, Prof. Frain-Bell, tology in the University of Athens and quent term of eight years as Secretary Dr. A. Kligman, Prof. J. Thivolet, Director of A. Sygros Hospital. Among General of the Academy (1992-2000). Prof. J. Civatte, Dr. D. Sakkis, his many contributions, Prof. Stratigos re- The international outreach continued Dr. A. Vareltzidis, Dr. A. Katsambas, organised the educational programmes and was further reinforced with the elec- Dr. N. Stavrianeas, Prof. Gollnick, of dermatology, revitalised the role of tion of Prof. Katsambas as a member of and other colleagues.

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islands. Membership of the specialty has ular demand for aesthetic procedures, has the Dermatology-Venereology, has been also changed over the years and has produced a shift of interest towards published since 1990. become predominantly female. dermatologic surgery and cosmetic derma- Although a significant number of patients tology, especially among younger Residency training are referred to dermatologists by general dermatologists. Interestingly, Moh’s micro- in dermatology practitioners, internists, or other specialists, graphic surgery is not routinely practised in Currently, all dermatologists complete a most patients are self-referred. This is Greece. Venereology and sexually trans- 4-year residency programme, which is expected to change in the future as mitted diseases remain an integral part of accredited by the Central Health primary care medicine is further developed dermatologic practice. Committee and includes one year of and the referral system becomes more sub- It has been estimated that in a major training in internal medicine and three ject to managed health care regulations. referral centre such as A. Sygros Hospital, years in dermatology-venereology. In accordance with European guidelines, Hospital-based dermatologists practise 5-10% of the patients seek medical atten- an addition of one year of training is in dermatology clinics in either public tion for a venereal disease, while 90-95% expected to take effect in the near hospitals, as part of the National Health are purely dermatologic patients. During future (total of five years of training). System, or in private medical centres. the AIDS epidemic, dermatologists were Most dermatology clinics operate on an actively involved in the management of Unfortunately, the number of dermato- out-patient basis, and some have in- affected patients. In fact, the largest AIDS logy residency positions nation-wide is patient services. Certain clinics have unit in Greece, with respect to the number small. Additionally, there is no entry developed sub-specialty units in an of monitored patients, operates within the exam or selection process, hence, the effort to provide specialised care and A. Sygros Hospital. Recently, a recurrence waiting period for commencing derma- better continuity to patients with com- of traditional STD’s (syphilis, gonorrhoea) tology in one of the major training plex or chronic disorders (psoriasis units, has been observed and attributed to the facilities may be several years. Residency skin cancer units, hair and nail disorder influx of immigrants from countries of training is carried out based on a consis- units, phototherapy units, lasers and Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa. tent, well-prepared curriculum that may chemical peel units). differ from centre to centre, but overall Hellenic Society of has the same structure. In the field of academic dermatology, Dermatology-Venereology there are currently seven Departments of Residents rotate in general dermatology The Hellenic Society of Venereology- Dermatology, each one affiliated with its clinics, dermatologic surgery and laser Dermatology was respective Medical School (Universities clinics, phototherapy centres, dermato- founded in 1914 of Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Ioannina, pathology units, and dermatology by Professor Crete, Alexandroupoli, and Thessaly). specialty clinics. They also participate in G.T. Fotinos. These academic centres assume the triple didactic conferences (patient rounds, In 1968, the task of organising undergraduate and - bibliography updates, resident didactic Society was re- post-graduate training, promoting sessions, visiting professor lectures). organised and its name was changed to research, and providing patient care. Certification as a dermatologist is based the Hellenic Society of Dermatology- on completion of supervised approved Venereology (HSDV), given the growing training and an exit exam. Spectrum of disease importance of dermatology. Over the The spectrum of skin diseases seen in years, the Society has grown greatly in Lately, there has been a concentrated Greece is quite similar to that of other terms of members and activities. It is cur- effort in promoting continuing medical European countries. Certain diseases are rently one of the most active medical education (CME) activities through more prevalent, for instance classic societies in Greece, with over 900 mem- domestic and international congresses, Kaposi Sarcoma, cutaneous leismaniasis, bers. HSDV holds regular scientific conferences, post-graduate seminars, photo-induced eruptions, and certain meetings four times a year, which alter- and the regular meetings of the HSDV. A keratodermias. nate between Athens, Thessaloniki and recording system of CME hours/credits other major cities. for each dermatologist is currently being Despite the myth of a sun-resistant, worked out. ‘Mediterranean’ phototype, skin cancer, is It also organises the Pan Hellenic a common disease among Greeks, perhaps Congress of Dermatology-Venereology due to the increased exposure to ultravio- every four years, with national and inter- let radiation year-round. The increased national participation. The official >>> Continued on page 16 incidence of skin cancer as well as the pop- journal of HSDV, the Hellenic Archives of

15 he Board of Directors of the EADV T has decided to launch an exciting EADV new project to Foster and Promote Dermatology and the care of our Fosters Dermatology patients throughout Europe. worthy of support, why not contact the interests from all parts of Europe! A substantial budget has been allocated EADV House with your proposal? to this and the Board is inviting propo- Send your proposals to: sals from the membership for funding Send your proposal to the Secretary Frank C Powell through this venture. A wide range of General at the EADV House (2 pages only EADV Secretary-General issues will be considered including all - further details will be requested if EADV House, aspects of education relating to skin required) to be received by 31 August 38 Avenue General de Gaulle, diseases, travel grants, scholarships, 2004. All proposals will be considered, with 1050 Brussels, Belgium training programmes, exchange of the final decisions being made by the Board Fax: +32-2-650 0098 scientists or clinicians between institutes, at their meeting in Florence in November. e-mail: [email protected] updates for practitioners etc. This will be an ongoing project that will If you have a project that you feel is bring together dermatologists of all To be received by: 31 August 2004

EADV Annual Congress 2008 The Annual EADV Congress has become host this prestigious event in 2008. If Fax: +32-2-650 0098 the largest and most well-attended der- you, together with your National e-mail: [email protected] matology event in Europe, offering a Society, would be interested in hosting To be received by: 31 August 2004 wide range of educational events to the an EADV Congress or Symposium con- trainee, the practitioner and scientist! tact the Secretary General at the EADV House for a tender document. EADV House Library EADV Congresses will be held in the As a service to dermatologists and following locations: Completed tenders for the 2008 Annual venereologists across Europe, and by Congress should be received by Florence November 2004 means of creating an historic archive, 31 August 2004. Please send these to: London October 2005 EADV would like to receive donations Rhodes October 2006 of books that members consider of Frank C Powell Vienna May 2007 interest. Members are invited to send EADV Secretary-General, EADV House, all types of books concerning derma- We are now inviting tenders from mem- 38 Avenue General de Gaulle, tology and venereology to the EADV bers in different European countries to 1050 Brussels, Belgium House.

>>> Continued from page 15 The future of tion campaigns that relate to skin Greek dermatology diseases. The tremendous advances in basic Research Our involvement in the EADV will science and the introduction of new Limited funding, resources and the lack of strengthen our connections with European diagnostic techniques and novel treat- an organised research strategy have ham- dermatology and help us achieve many of ment modalities are rapidly changing the pered the development of dermatological these goals in the future. ● way we practise dermatology. Greek research in Greece. Despite these obsta- dermatology has made great strides over Andreas D. Katsambas, MD cles, clinical and epidemiological research the past 100 years and has established a Alexander J. Stratigos, MD has been successfully pursued by numer- strong international presence. ous Greek dermatologists, whose work has been published in international, peer- Our major goals for the future are to References reviewed journals. Certain dermatology incorporate these recent advances in 1. Stratigos JD. Dermatology and centres are also sites of on-going interna- routine clinical practice, to promote Venereology in Greece. Yesterday and tional multi-centre therapeutic trials, while clinical and basic research in diseases of today. Int J Dermatol 1988;27:723-729. others receive EC- or State-funding for ‘local’ interest, to enhance CME pro- 2. Stratigos JD. Chronicle of chairmanship participation in clinical projects. Basic der- grammes, to foster collaborative efforts and directorship of “A. Sygros” Hospital (1981-1996). Hellenic Archives of matologic research is rather limited and with international centres, and to Dermatology-Venereology 1997, 8, mainly done on a collaborative basis. become more involved in public educa- supplement 1.

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Update from the Executive Scientific & Scientific Committees Striving for

he two commit- T tees continue to Scientific Excellence be very active behind the scenes to ensure Additionally, to help direct future scientific usual way when requested by the con- scientific excellence programmes, a Guideline Programme for gress organisers. Interested societies for EADV members. EADV Courses, Symposia and Workshops would be admitted gradually according to John Hawk, Chairman for use as a basic guide by EADV meeting their enthusiasm and retained if they of the committees, organisers, but variable as required for indi- perform satisfactorily on CME assessment. vidual meetings, has also been compiled. explains some of their key initiatives. Advantages to the EADV from this arrangement would be a moderate Integration of Sister Societies The EADV Executive Scientific (ESC) and reduction in workload for the ESC and Scientific (SC) Committees, especially the The possible incorporation of EADV Local Scientific Committees and greater ESC, continue to be very active in pursuit Sister Societies with appropriate specia- certainty that state-of-the-art work in of the objective for which they were cre- list interests into the main Annual the various specialist topics was pre- ated: namely the provision of up-to-date, Congress scientific programme is being sented. Advantages to the Sister innovative and comprehensive scientific investigated (Spring Symposia are too Societies would be shorter and cheaper programmes for the membership, small and themed for similar incorpora- stays for delegates in the host city, bigger delivered by top quality speakers. In addi- tion, although local committees may meeting attendance and less duplication tion, the ESC ensures that these choose suitable societies at their own of topics presented. Sister Societies wish- presenters are chosen from as broad a discretion to conform to their theme). At ing to retain their present status of spread of EADV countries as possible; present, Sister Societies meet only on the meeting before or after the Annual that no person is used more than once as day before the congress or after it. Congress would be entitled to do so. chair at any given meeting; and that the All suitable societies will now be contacted chairs and co-chairs for any individual and asked if they wish to participate in the Other business event are from different countries. main programme. If so, they will be All EADV meeting programmes are pro- To achieve this, a year or so before each informed of the EADV-approved pro- gressing satisfactorily for the Annual annual Congress or Spring Symposium, gramme format and topics for their Congresses to be held in Florence in the ESC meets with the Local Scientific subjects for day or half-day courses, two- 2004, London in 2005, Rhodes in 2006 Committee at the actual venue to ratify hour workshops or symposia, or hour-long and Vienna in 2007, and the Spring the scientific programme and ensure the lunchtime sessions, depending on the size Symposia in Sofia in 2005 and Finnish meeting site is suitable. Additionally, the of the society and its subject. For example, Lapland in 2006. the European Society for Photoderma- ESC and SC have business meetings at New members of the Scientific tology would be asked to provide a course all annual Congresses and Spring Committee will be appointed by the and symposia or workshops on the photo- Symposia. The ESC also regulates overall EADV Board in Florence (a number of dermatoses, phototherapy, porphyria and programme policy as the EADV evolves, vacancies exist). If you would like to photodynamic therapy, and perhaps an and deals with many day-to-day prob- actively participate in the scientific plan- invited major speaker or speakers to talk lems. Specific points currently occupying ning of EADV programmes, please on current hot topics. the ESC and the SC are detailed below. complete the nomination process (see Sister Societies agreeing in principle would the Call for Volunteers, page 9). ● Speakers and programmes be required to submit the names, A Speaker-Topic database of potential addresses and affiliations of chairs for their EADV members are invited to provide EADV speakers for use by EADV meet- events to the EADV SC secretariat for constructive suggestions, comments or ing organisers is currently being review at the usual ESC site visit eighteen questions on the functioning of the ESC compiled. This will need updating every months before the congress in question, and SC if they wish. These will few years. All new EADV countries and drawn up in accordance with EADV be very welcome and should be sent to a few remaining established ones are Scientific Programme Rules. If approved, the EADV House (e-mail [email protected], currently being asked to contribute the society-selected chairs would then fax: +32-2-650 0098) for the attention of towards the database by providing lists. submit their topics and speakers in the the: Chairman, ESC and SC.

17 Board Profiles Meet More New Members of the Board

n the last issue of EADV News, we profiled three of the new Board members I elected in October 2003. Meet 6 more below.

Fenella Wojnarowska (UK) Training, and a chair/board/committee member for national and international Jean-Paul Claudel (France) I come from a Pan- multidisciplinary societies for the care of European background I graduated from the Medical University Transplant Recipients, Skin Cancer (English, Irish, Polish, Centre of Tours, France in 1989. I cur- Patients, and Vulval Disease. I also review Russian, and Scottish) rently work in a private office in Tours for Dermatology and Gynaecology which has always given and twice a week in the paediatric Journals and Transplantation. me an interest in Europe. University Hospital of Tours as a consul- So, the idea of the EADV I am dedicated to the concept of improv- tant of paediatric dermatology, which is was very appealing to ing the care of dermatology patients one of my favourite areas of interest. me, and I was disappointed to miss the throughout Europe. The EADV is ideally After being elected president of the first EADV congress. However, I have placed to do this by supporting training regional association for continuous attended almost all the meetings since. and continuing education, setting ethical medical education in 2000, I was chosen standards, fostering collaborations and Ever since my days as a medical student to become a board member of the exchanges between different countries, I wanted to become a dermatologist. In French Federation of CME (FFFCDV) in providing information for medical profes- 1984, I joined Oxford University and in 2002. sionals and patients, and by supporting 1999 became a professor. My major patient groups. I look forward to being Since the EADV Congress in Geneva in research interests include autoimmune/ part of the EADV Board and participating 2000, I have been one of the 10 French immunological diseases, including in the exciting projects that will soon be journalists for the FFFCDV tasked with immunobullous diseases, lichen sclero- underway. The great strength of Europe reporting on these congresses in France. sus, and lichen planus. In addition I have is its diversity, and the EADV reflects this. Consequently, I have been able to both clinical and research interests in The EADV must use the talents of all its appreciate their friendly atmosphere and hair biology and skin problems in trans- members to aspire to excellence in der- the quality post graduate teaching they plant recipients. matology and to ensure the optimum provide. After each congress, I organised I am the Regional Specialty Adviser for care of patients throughout Europe. small conferences in my own region and naturally became an “Ambassador” for the EADV. Thomas Luger mechanisms of immune tolerance and (Germany) the significance of endothelial cells in the I am a deeply European individual (with pathogenesis of inflammatory reactions. French and Hungarian origins and a wife I obtained my MD from with Spanish and Maltese origins) and it Vienna University, Austria, At present, I am the Secretary General of is due to this that I am convinced by the where I was Resident and the German Society of Dermatology and necessity for this kind of European wide Assistant Professor of Editor of the journal Experimental organisation. I think that every European Dermatology. I am now Dermatology. As well as being a former dermatologist should belong to our the Director and Chairman of the Dean of the Medical Faculty and former Academy and one of my aims, as a Department of Dermatology. As well as Chairman of the European Immuno- member of this prestigious Board, will be fulfilling this responsibility I am also the dermatology Society. to increase French membership. Director of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute As a member of the Board of Directors of Cell Biology and Immunobiology of the Finally, being a very new member of the of the EADV I intend to strengthen the Skin at Münster University. CME Committee (since the Spring Academy's legislative and regulatory Symposium in Budapest), I will work to My clinical interests currently focus on activities as well as educational pro- harmonise evaluation processes in allergic and autoimmune diseases of the grammes. Another important issue is to Europe. skin, with my main areas of research support the Academy's involvement in including the role of neuropeptides in international dermatology.

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Olle Larkö cells and photobiology. Lastly, I have been () the webmaster for the Spanish Academy of Dermatology, http://www.aedv.es Born in Malmö, since 1998 and I have been involved in the Sweden in June Board of the Spanish Academy. 1952, I started my medical stud- EADV supports all aspects of our specialty ies at the age of and should be a reference for all European dermatologists. Many achievements have 19, becoming a fully licensed doctor Pablo Fernández Peñas been obtained but still many remain. A in 1979, Since 1983 I have been a (Spain) specialist in the area of dermatology and strong and well focused website could venereology, working in a number of I started my dermatological training help in the endeavours of the EADV; clinics across Sweden, including within in 1990, and attended my first EADV gathering information, building knowl- the Department of Internal Medicine at meeting in 1991 in Athens. I completed edge and distributing results. I intend to Sahlgrenska Hospital, Gothenburg. my residency in 1994 at the Hospital contribute to the EADV website to help Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, and accomplish these goals. Also, my involve- In 1984 I joined the Department of then joined the staff there. I am now an ment in both basic research and clinical Dermatology at Sahlgrenska Hospital Associate Professor of Dermatology in dermatology has given me the conviction University, after becoming an Associate the Universidad Autónoma, Madrid. to overcome all dangers within our spe- Professor in 1983. I became a full pro- cialty by creating a solid ground of basic We have a small but worthwhile labora- fessor of dermato-venereology in 1999 and clinical research that supports the tory here at the university and, together and proceeded to take on the responsi- work of clinical dermatologists. I hope I with my clinical work, I am involved in bilities of Head of the Dermato- can help the EADV in these developments. venereology Clinic and Head of the basic research. My areas of interests are Department of Dermatology and adhesion and the motility of epidermal Venereology at the University.

In addition to being head of the clinic for dermato-venereology, rheumato- Jean Marie Naeyaert Society for postgraduate training of Dutch logy, plastic surgery, and physiotherapy, (Belgium) and Flemish dermatologists. My main my current responsibilities include being interests are pigmentation disorders, a member of the central management I completed my melanocyte biology, dermatopathology group for Sahlgrenska University residency in derma- and connective tissue diseases. tology at the Hospital and an area manager for The EADV has become a major player in University of Ghent dermato-venereology, plastic surgery, postgraduate training in Europe and has in 1986. I was then rheumatology, occupational therapy, done this at an extraordinary pace, not lucky to spend 6 physiotherapy at Sahlgrenska University always without “growing pains”. months working on Hospital. Through a strong but flexible leadership cultures of human the organisation will have to cope with In 2002 I was appointed as scientific keratinocytes in Jean Thivolet’s lab, Lyon. the ever-changing demands of its mem- advisor for the medical products agency, After obtaining a John Fogarty NIH grant I bers, firmly maintaining its principal goal: Sweden and scientific advisor for the became a research fellow at Barbara providing outstanding CME. The EADV Swedish radiation protection authority. Gilchrest’s lab in Boston from 1988-1989. can also play a major political role in My main research topic was the biology of I am honoured to be a part of the EADV defending our profession. Another human melanocytes. Board, having worked extensively with extremely important mission is the safe- administrative matters in health care I obtained my PhD in 1992 on guarding of domains which is of during the last 15 years. My special “Regulation of human melanogenesis”. In paramount importance to dermatologists interests are health economics and 1994 I became chair of the Dept. of and, most importantly, to patients. I hope focusing on how much can be achieved Dermatology at Ghent University Hospital. that the coming years will allow me to by dermatologists with very little mone- I am presently Secretary General of the contribute towards these goals. tary resources, for example in the area European Society for Pigment Cell of melanoma diagnostics. Research (ESPCR) and President of the

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his has Foster and Promote Dermatology and membership which continues to grow T been an Venereology in Europe, with a major bud- and become involved in the affairs of the eventful few get allocated to this. We are now asking Academy. We are working hard to months in the for suggestions from our membership for increase the democratic involvement of life of the projects which could foster dermatology our members in all the affairs of the EADV! and promote education in dermatology in Academy including elections (there will Following the Europe, including scholarships, travel be a President-Elect election, and elec- Extraordinary tion of members of the Board of We have a robust active General Directors at the OGM in Florence), Meeting membership which continues participation in committee work and (EGM) of the to grow and become involved input into decisions regarding the Academy held in January in Interlaken in the affairs of the Academy. expenditure of our funds. , and approval of the pro- posed changes to the Statutes, a further EGM was held in Budapest during the 2nd Spring Symposium. At this meeting the proposed changes failed to achieve a two thirds majority and thus were not passed. Validating the allocation of proxies was a lengthy procedure, which confirmed to all those present the limita- tions of the present system of voting which is required by our Statutes. It was the unanimous feeling of the Board after the EGM that this whole issue would need to be addressed once again and, if neces- sary, the registration of the EADV moved from Luxembourg where the laws do not EADV Staff, from left to right: Judith Strasser, Nancy Induni, allow a vote of the membership by post. Catherine Cathala and Gess Farrell The Statutes Working Group is urgently looking into this matter and will make grants, exchange programmes, clinical proposals as soon as possible. skills updating etc. and other important Meet the staff aspects (see page 16). I would like to take this opportunity to The 2nd Spring Symposium in Budapest thank our team of administrative officers was an outstanding success! Over There are vacancies becoming available (pictured at the Gala Dinner of the 2nd 1.500 people attended this excellent on several EADV committees in Florence Spring Symposium in Budapest from left meeting which was superbly run by and we would like our members to pro- to right Judith Strasser, Nancy Induni, Profs Horváth and Karpati. There was a pose individuals that they feel would be Catherine Cathala and Gess Farrell) for wonderful atmosphere of friendship and suitable to participate (see page 9). If you their excellent work behind the scenes in goodwill amongst all who attended. are interested in participating in commit- helping to run our Academy! They do a Congratulations to all the organisers in tees, or wish to propose a member from great job and there is an excellent spirit Budapest! your country to participate, please send your proposal to me at the EADV House of cooperation amongst all the team. Well done ladies! ● Future Projects to be received by 31 August 2004. There were several important decisions As we head into the summer months I made at our Board Meeting in Budapest. am happy to report that the EADV is in Frank C. Powell One of these was to launch a project to great shape! We have a robust active EADV Secretary General

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Dates for your Diary

Important Reminders Important Notice

Foster and Promote Dermatology EADV Elections EADV members are invited to submit proposals for projects by: All nominations for EADV elections (President-Elect, Treasurer- 31 August 2004 Elect and Board members) must be received at the EADV House by: Annual Congress 2008 31 August 2004 EADV members are invited to submit tenders for hosting the Annual EADV Congress in 2008. Tenders must be submitted Nominations for Committees by: Must be received by: 31 August 2004 31 August 2004

13th EADV Congress Advance registration closes: 15 October 2004

> 2004 Society of Investigate Dermatology (SID) 2005 St. Louis, MO, USA 34th Annual ESDR Meeting 4-7 May 2005 Vienna, Austria 9-11 September 2004 3rd EADV Spring Symposium Sofia, Bulgaria 2nd Consensus Meeting on Urticaria 19-22 May 2005 Joint Symposium of the EADV, EAACI and ECARF World Allergy Congress Berlin, Germany Munich, Germany 1-2 October 2004 27 June-1 July 2005

4th EDEN-IDEA Congress 2004 35th Annual ESDR Meeting Venice, Italy Tübingen, Germany 10-12 October 2004 22-24 September 2005

Psoriasis 2004 14th EADV Congress European Congress on Psoriasis London, UK Paris, France 12-15 October 2005 21-24 October 2004

13th EADV Congress > 2006 Florence, Italy 17-21 November 2004 4th EADV Spring Symposium Saariselkä, Lapland, > 2005 9-12 February 2006

AAD 63rd Annual Meeting 15th EADV Congress New Orleans, LA, USA Rhodes, Greece 18-23 February 2005 4-7 October 2006

Anti-Aging World Conference 2005 Aesthetic Dermatology and Surgery Monaco, France 10-12 March 2005

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