NewsSPRING 2014 – N°50 1st European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Scientific Symposium

he 1st Scientific Symposium on into the pathophysiology of the disease, THidradenitis Suppurativa was held its medical treatments and surgical on 28 February 2014 at EADV House procedures, and the clinical assessment in Brussels – a landmark day in the tools were actively discussed. short "life" of the European Hidradenitis Dr Mariano Suppa Suppurativa Foundation (EHSF) e.V. - as Department of Dermatology it was the first time that an EHSF meeting Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de (of which there have been three to date) Bruxelles had featured a special session about the Brussels, Belgium ongoing scientific projects within the organisation. EHSF members from 13 countries attending Prof Christos C Zouboulis its first scientific symposium at EADV House in Departments of Dermatology, Brussels, Belgium Venereology, Allergology and EHSF grew out of the Hidradenitis law. Prof Zouboulis was elected its first Immunology, Dessau Medical Centre Suppurativa Foundation (HSF) Inc, which president after resigning from the HSF Dessau, Germany was founded as a scientific organisation Inc presidency in order to promote the by a patient, Mrs Michele Barlow, in 2005 In this issue inauguration of the sister organisation in San Diego, CA, USA, who also became Fostering Specialist Course: Hidradenitis in Europe. The Brussels Meeting was the first HSF president. Prof Christos C Suppurativa/Acne Inversa...... 2 organised by Prof Zouboulis (Dessau, Zouboulis and Prof Ralf Paus have taken Editorial ...... 3 Germany), the Vice-President Prof Gregor over the responsibilities of the medical President's Perspective...... 4 Jemec (Copenhagen, Denmark) and Prof and the research director, respectively, th Véronique del Marmol (Brussels, Belgium). 11 EADV Spring Symposium: and the first two scientific symposia on Welcome to ...... 5 Hidradenitis Suppurativa took place in In total, 28 active members from 13 Update from CME-CPD Committee: 2006 in Dessau, Germany and in 2009 in countries (Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Congress ...... 6 San Francisco, CA, USA. During the first France, Germany, Greece, , Obituary: Prof Emiliano Panconesi ...... 7 symposium delegates from five continents , Poland, The Netherlands, Norway, Update from the Task Force proclaimed the so-called Dessauer Sweden, Switzerland and the USA) for Office Management ...... 8 definition of Hidradenitis suppurativa/ participated in a very productive event. Swiss Society of Dermatology and Acne inversa, among other activities. The meeting opened with the 2014 Venereology: centenary report ...... 9 general assembly, which included a report Committee Updates: PPRC & NEMC ...... 10 EHSF founded on EHSF’s recent activities and finances Fostering Course Reports: Surgery EHSF was founded on 29 September and the acceptance of numerous new and Aesthetic Dermatology...... 12 2012 in Prague and is a public benefit, members. An intense scientific session Call for Scholarship Applications: non-profit organisation under German followed during which many new insights Amsterdam Congress ...... 13 Visits to Centres of Excellence ...... 14 Update from the Scientific Call for Scholarship Project Proposal EADV Elections Programming Committee ...... 15 Applications Review Committee President-Elect, Secretary Fostering Course Report: Phlebology ...... 16 General-Elect, Board Directors Amsterdam Congress Projects approved to date and Committees EADV Election Notices ...... 17 2014 Board Member Profiles ...... 22 See page 13 ss See page 10 ss See pages 17-21 ss Calendar of Events ...... 23

EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY

ACADEMIE EUROPÉENNE DE DERMATOLOGIE ET VÉNÉRÉOLOGIE Fostering Dermatology & Venereology Programme Fostering Specialist Course: Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa 26-27 February 2014 Brussels, Belgium

head of the 1st EHSF Scientific the group of participants also ASymposium held in Brussels contributed to the complete on 28 February (see cover story), an success of the event. Hailing EADV Fostering Course for Specialists from all over Europe and on hidradenitis suppurativa was held North America, from different at EADV House in Brussels. Two backgrounds (incorporating participants give their feedback. very experienced professors to junior doctors), everybody Participants’ Feedback shared a common interest in the disease. Discussion ”Simply 'outstanding' - the only adjective of the topics and clinical I can find to describe the EADV Fostering cases was animated and Specialist Course on Hidradenitis always stimulating. As stated Participants and lecturers at EADV House, Suppurativa/Acne Inversa, held in Brussels, Belgium previously, the disease is Brussels, on 26-27 February 2014. still without a cure, but the excellent manner by leading experts in The tutors were indisputably the course has provided me with the best the field who helped all the participants most experienced in this disease; information currently available, enabling to understand the characteristics of the their enthusiasm for teaching, perfect me to return to my clinics with renewed disease, the underlying mechanisms, and event organisation, the small number energy and enthusiasm to cascade all I the rationale of therapeutic approaches. of participants (which fostered an have learned for the immediate benefit We were offered cutting-edge theoretical atmosphere for full interaction) and, not of my patients.” and practical knowledge by the most least, the elegant setting of the beautiful Roberto Verdolini experienced tutors who run pioneering EADV headquarters, made these two days Senior Consultant Dermatologist & basic and clinical research on this subject. one of the best teaching events, if not Clinical Service Group Lead for Medicine I congratulate the Academy for this the best, I have ever attended. The effect The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS initiative and for the warm hospitality on the attendees was immense: sucked Trust at EADV House. I strongly believe that in by the enthusiasm of the members Harlow, Essex, UK such initiatives should be continued and of the Board, all participants delved into enforced for the benefit of European this productive atmosphere in a spirit of ”I had the great opportunity to attend the dermatologists and our patients.” sharing and cooperation. No questions Fostering Specialist Course on Hidradenitis remained unanswered and, although the Suppurativa/Acne Inversa, in Brussels in Alexander Katoulis disease still has no cure, no facet of February 2014. Hidradenitis suppurativa Assistant Professor of Dermatology and pathogenesis and treatment was left is an enigmatic disease with significant Venereology unturned and every aspect was discussed morbidity and enormous psychosocial Athens, Greece in great depth. The heterogeneity of impact. This course was organised in an

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Editorial

The special obligations of our profession Prof Gregor Jemec

In many ways being a physician is a very special profession. confidentiality that is a natural consequence of the inherent The nature of the profession is based on an obligation to intimacy of the job; the commitment to the goals of improving cure or ameliorate diseases that are only partly understood or safeguarding the special knowledge that enables us to help and the execution of the profession is based on immediate our patients; or, the impartiality that is inherent to the universal access to any and all aspects of our patients’ lives, as dictated nature of the task. These are demanding requirements, and by the symptoms and nature of the disease. If a patient tells therefore traditionally associated with privileges in society, you that he or she has a bleeding mole on the back, you privileges that go far beyond remuneration. cannot but look at the mole immediately. If a patient tells you Privileges are given by others, not simple entitlements claimed about an emotional problem, your help will easily transgress by the beneficiaries. In other words, they are contingent on the limitations of normal social intercourse. This immediate acceptance, and not necessarily permanent. If not administered access to the privacy of others is perhaps a hallmark of the properly by us individually as well as collectively, these real professions, since similarities exist to other classical privileges may therefore disappear. The best way of protecting professions such as the clergy or judiciary, which both provide them may be by recognising the simple imperative of doing immediate access to the private spheres of others. our best. These professional characteristics naturally tend to attract the Gregor Jemec attention, not only of society and non-professionals, but of Editor ourselves as well. Much has been written and said about the special obligations that are imposed by the profession. The

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3 President’s Perspective

The second opinion in dermatology: Prof Jana Hercogová trust, emotions and truth

Dear Colleagues, Members and Friends, could even develop some form of hostility. dermatology for the patient and for the doctor is to find the truth (or something We, as dermatologists, are aware that the Emotions closer to the truth). It will be a frustrating request of a second opinion in dermatology As dermatologists and human beings experience if a patient of ours for whom is becoming a common practice. we have the privilege and the burden we have done all that was possible In fact, more and more often we are of experiencing our emotional world with professional skill and enthusiasm asked by patients to express our "official inside and outside our professional seeks a second opinion. Our feelings opinion" on the professional decision performances. Emotions can enrich or could, but should not, become hostility processes taken by other colleagues undermine our relationships with our staff, or range us versus our patient who about the patient’s disease. Sometimes colleagues and patients. Emotions can and has openly asked for a second opinion the opposite happens: our patients may should be considered in our professional in dermatology independently based on discuss openly with us the opportunity life. Many of us have been trained in his genuine desire "to know the truth" of seeking another opinion. Maybe s/he the Balint Groups just to become good about something concerning him. just asks for a second or a third opinion dermatologists and not only for enhancing Trust, emotions and truth in without even informing us. a leadership attitude. If you have not been trained in a Balint Group, you should try! EADV An accurate and passionate diagnosis To be the President of the Board of based on clinical, non-invasive and In Balint Group meetings the Directors and of the EADV members is invasive techniques may be considered dermatologist presents clinical histories for me an intriguing challenge, a blessed insufficient. Clinical, microbiological, of his patients where he is not requested privilege and a continuous source of histological, immune-allergological, to give any technical answers about thrilling emotions. As a member of an immune-histochemical, electron micros­ any medical problems to the facilitators experienced Balint Group, I am prepared copy, immune electron microscopy, and to colleagues. It is not an internal to face the event that our Academy data and evidence, among others, can audit. The aim of the Balint Group is may also be challenged by the request be challenged by the patient with the to go in depth in understanding the of a second opinion, as it happens to its emotional physician-patient relationship apparently irrational request of a second members in their practice. "independent" opinion. by enhancing our ability to emotionally connect with and care for the patient. Let us consider for a moment our What is our reaction? The success of the group will depend Academy as a knowledgeable, well organised, successful and large Balint Trust only on the honesty in recognising how much the "visible" medical relationship Group: honest, respectful and supportive The concept of trusting us will be with the patient may be "manipulated" of diverging opinions. What if somebody challenged by the request of a second by the invisible emotional relationship asks for a second opinion about or on opinion in dermatology. In the first case, with the same patient. the EADV? Our Academy is and will be if the patient selects us for the second composed of a large body of elected and Please note that a successful Balint Group opinion, we will probably accept with appointed leaders and members who usually has two leaders and that the satisfaction and hopefully without vanity, have been and are honest, respectful and success of the group is possible only if to review the steps of the colleague(s) supportive of diverging opinions. the group is composed of members who who did their best to investigate and treat are honest, respectful and supporting There is no space for any feelings of lack the patient in the most appropriate way. of diverging opinions. The Balint Group of trust or frustration. We are respectful In the second case, if the patient selects experience is an outstanding training for and supportive of diverging opinions other colleagues for a second opinion all MDs, especially those aspirant leaders simply because we are EADV!• after our most complete and accurate in the medical field: leaders who trust diagnostic procedure and appropriate and are trustworthy. treatment we will probably accept his/her Truth choice with a feeling of frustration and Jana Hercogová perhaps irritation. In extreme cases, we The aim of the second opinion in EADV President (2012-2014)

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11 th EADV Spring Symposium 22-25 May 2014 • Belgrade,

Prof Ljiljana Medenica The best and the latest in dermatology EADV reviews and updates

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Despite the destruction Belgrade - Corrective aesthetic and cosmetic underwent, a large number of valuable dermatology by A Katsambas, We are delighted to welcome you to architectural monuments resisted the Athens (GR) Belgrade! mark of time and the events from the - Acne, rosacea, red face by A Layton, Not to be missed tumultuous past of the city, among them Harrogate (GB) the National Theatre, National Museum, - Mycoses of hair, nail, skin and The Symposium will start on Thursday, National Assembly, Serbian Academy of mucosae by G Ginter-Hanselmayer, 22 May with the Networking Symposium Sciences, and Captain Miša’s Mansion. Graz (AT) and Welcome Reception in the congress Take a walk, have a look around and • Five different popular “Test yourself” venue Centre. The plenary sessions enjoy! sessions which have always raised a lot open with a stimulating, state-of-the of interest: art lecture “What's new in the device- Although it cannot lay claim to an - STIs by C O'Mahony, Chester (GB) assisted diagnosis of melanoma” to overlong monarchic past, Belgrade can - Dermatosurgery and aesthetics by A be given by Prof Giuseppe Argenziano boast of its : the Old Skaria, Vevey (CH) (Italy), an active European leader, and and the New Palace, and the Dedinje - Hair and nail diseases by R Baran, distinguished specialists in the early complex encompassing the Cannes (FR) recognition of melanoma, who will (home to Crown Prince Alexander II and - Skin and internal medicine by F discuss and highlight the novelties and his family) and the White Palace. Rongioletti, Genova (IT) developments in the device-assisted Belgrade was also named the “No 1 - Paediatric dermatology by P Vabres, diagnosis of melanoma. Do not miss the Party City in the world” by the Lonely Dijon (FR) Networking Symposium ceremony which Planet Guide. Boats and barges have will be enriched with music performed by • Five different “What’s New?’’ sessions been turned into floating discos and Viva Vox Choir a unique vocal group from will take place: restaurants that specialise in deliciously Belgrade which specialises in authentic prepared fresh food, along with beautiful - Therapy for STIs by R Patel, a cappella (voices only) interpretations views of the Belgrade fortress. The old Winchester (GB) of pop-rock and alternative music, bohemian quarter of Belgrade, , - Hair and nails by A Finner, Berlin accompanied by beat box. in the heart of the city, came to the (DE) fore during the late 19th and early 20th - Paediatric dermatology by Discover Belgrade E Sprecher, Tel Aviv (IL) centuries when its inns and restaurants - Skin and internal medicine by I and my colleagues also invite you were the gathering place of the best L Borradori, Berne (CH) to come and discover Belgrade; we known names in Belgrade. It is frequently - Surgery and Mohs surgery by recommend you explore the well-known compared to Montmartre in , both in M Moehrle, Tübingen (DE) areas of the city and attractive historical appearance as well as the exuberant and sites such as , the oldest dynamic artistic atmosphere. All are a good opportunity to be informed of the city parks, a green environment about new inventions in our field. within and around the Belgrade Fortress Programme highlights - a museum of the ; You will discover definitely many more As a small sample of sessions which Patriarchy of the Serbian Orthodox reasons to join us at this event which will should not be missed to update your Church, seat of the head of the Serbian surely be unforgettable both scientifically knowledge and your management skills: Orthodox Church, and it houses the and socially. library and the Museum of the Serbian • The most successful EADV courses, I’m looking forward to welcoming you to Orthodox Church and Church including: Belgrade. (Church of the Holy Archangel Michael), - Dermoscopy intermediate and • Ljiljana M Medenica MD PhD just across the street; and the Temple advanced refresher course by Spring Symposium Chairperson of St Sava, one of the largest orthodox H Kittler, Vienna (AT) temples in the world. - Lasers by A Troilius, Malmö (SE) 5 Update from the CME-CPD Committee

Echoes of Istanbul Dr Lawrence Scerri

he 22nd EADV Congress in Istanbul It is worth noting that only 14% of to ensure that speakers stick to allotted Twas indeed a true case of Turkish returned evaluation forms came from times, allow adequate time for questions, delight characterised by an excellent residents, and that 49% of respondents and control annoying flash photography. scientific programme which was nicely had their registration paid by industry. Furthermore it is important that course complemented by a most interesting Furthermore, 20% of respondents chairs remind attendees that handouts social and cultural component. felt that certain sessions contained may be downloaded from the EADV commercial bias. Some pertinent website after the congress. As always, the scientific programme comments from respondents include On a positive note, many respondents was the result of the highly dynamic complaints about poor soundproofing had words of praise for most sessions and and resourceful Scientific Programming in some lecture rooms and inadequate speakers. seating for certain popular sessions. The • Committee and CME-CPD Committee in Lawrence Scerri SPC and CME committees will as always collaboration with the Local Organising Chairman do their utmost to address these issues. Committee. On the latter front, due CME-CPD Committee credit must go to Prof Baycal and his Other respondents pointed out that wonderful team. certain chairs should make more effort

The following statistics compiled from returned session evaluation forms should be of general interest:

Most attended sessions (average headcount) Highest rated events (for which at least 20 evaluation forms were received) 1. Plenary lectures (PL-A) (PL01-PL03) (1085) 1. Test yourself in dermoscopy (TY06) (96.43) 2. Psoriasis – Update on biologics (SY06) (959) 2. Opportunistic bacterial infections (MD09) (94.82) 3. Challenging situations in acne (SY21) (805) 3. Organ transplant patients: Management algorithms 4. Rosacea and facial dermatoses (SY34) (738) (FS05) (94.31) 5. Hair loss: Everyday challenges (SY13) (640) 4. Test yourself in paediatric dermatology (TY05) (92.23) 6. Non-melanoma skin cancer: Management algorithm 5. Urticarial syndromes - the complex world of wheals (SY01) (591) (WS33) (91.48) 7. Opening plenary (PLNS) (576) 6. How I treat acne (MD08) (91.20) 8. Vitiligo update (SY16) (540) 7. Sex and the law – how herpes can land you in jail (FS06) 9. What’s new in research (WN-A) (WN01-WN04) (517) (90.83) 10. Psoriasis: Challenging cases (SY37) (516) 8. Dermoscopy: Intermediate level (CO10) (90.23) 11. Dermoscopy advanced level (CO02) (453) 9. Dermoscopy: Advanced level (CO02) (90.21) 12. Ageing of the skin: New therapeutic approaches (WS15) 10. Botulinum toxins: An update (SY38) (90.06) (441) 11. How can I measure my patient’s progress? (SY49) (89.60) 13. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Evaluation and 12. Practical management of cutaneous lymphomas (SY24) management (SY09) (398) (89.28) 14. Advanced skin rejuvenation strategies (CO06) (392) 13. Penile dermatoses in later life (SY29) (89.03) 15. Psoriasis (FC01) (387) 14. Teledermatology: New developments (WS50) (88.87) 15. Media session (WS23) (88.69)

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Obituary

Emiliano Panconesi Founding President of EADV

Emiliano Panconesi was born in Pistoia Dermatology & Psychosomatics, creating Dermatology and Psychiatry from 1995- (Tuscany) on 20 June 1923. Pistoia, a an extraordinary new field of interest in the 2005. unique city of art and science in northern world scientific dermatologic community. The extraordinary international and Tuscany, was the "inspiration place" His approach to the psychosomatics has creative personality of Emiliano Panconesi for his masterpiece romance "Oh, mia followed a true renaissance multifaceted will be remembered mainly for the Dublino", in homage to James Joyce, model. creation of the European Academy of where the main character Damiano/ This model resulted in the introduction Dermatology and Venereology (EADV). Emiliano passes on to the reader an of the liaison-consultation (no referral unforgettable stream of consciousness. In a problematic international/European of patients to the psychiatrist but milieu he had the privilege to be elected In 1947 he received his medical degree empathic examination of the patient by his peers as the first EADV President at the University of Florence, magna cum simultaneously by the dermatologist and (1987-1989) and organised the first laude. In 1949 he was certified Specialist the psychiatrist), of the installation of and very successful EADV Congress in Dermatology and Venereology, magna Balint groups in his Department and in in Florence, Italy in 1989. Since then cum laude. the study of neuropeptides as privileged European dermatologists started to work bridges between the mind and the body Afterwards, he became Assistant Professor for a common house, under a common keeping the skin as the primary visible at the Department of Dermatology of the flag, speaking with one powerful and psycho-organ. University of Florence where in 1956 he harmonised voice. was appointed "Libero Docente in Clinica The paper "Neuropeptides in skin" He published over 300 scientific papers Dermosifilopatica". In 1970 he was published in 1995 in the JAAD by Lotti, in clinical, immuno-pathological and appointed Professor and Chair in charge Hautmann & Panconesi probably reflects psychosomatic dermatology in many of the 2nd Department of Dermatology at the best the research activities and the different languages, 154 of which are at the University of Florence and from wide perspectives he opened in this field. peer-reviewed and indexed in the PubMed 1972 to 1995 he served the University Emiliano Panconesi also contributed records, and many were co-written with of Florence as Professor and Chairman of highly to the history of medicine. He his successors as chairs of the University the 1st Department of Dermatology and was Professor of History of Medicine Clinic and of the School of Specialisation of the Dermatology Residents' School. at the University of Florence from at the University of Florence. Prof Panconesi was immediately 1990-95 and published many books in He was also famous beyond dermatology recognised as a very active and highly this field. In particular, his studies on and science for his literary works, respected clinician, teacher, mentor Vincenzio Chiarugi, the first Professor of publishing outstanding articles on and scientist. In the years 1972-1995 Dermatology and Psychiatry represent Honoré de Balzac, Gottfried Benn, Anton his extraordinary and passionate mind (and will continue to represent) Chekhov, Franz Kafka, Seamus Heaney, created one of the most prestigious an outstanding model of a scientific Thomas Mann and Joyce. Schools of Dermatology in Italy and in and passionate approach to this most Europe, with special interest in clinical important and catalysing field of the On behalf of EADV, we send our heartfelt dermatology, immunopathology of the medical sciences. In 1999, he was condolences to his wife Diana, sons Gianni skin and in psychosomatic dermatology. appointed Professor Emeritus at the and Steve, and daughter Margherita, and University of Florence. will treasure his memory for his inspired Emiliano used to say that the psycho- mind and his generous heart. dermatology was "his secret lover", Emiliano Panconesi served many Torello Lotti MD & MD (Hon) and actually she has been instead "the scientific dermatologic societies with Professor & Chair of Dermatology official lover" of his life and much more, a unique charismatic, innovative and University of Rome “G. Marconi” according to his scientific achievements. visionary attitude. In 1987-1989 he was From 1995-2005 he served as President of a distinguished President of the Italian Jana Hercogová MD PhD the European Society of Dermatology and Society of Dermatology. In 1989-1999 Professor & Chairwoman Psychiatry and in 2005 was appointed its he served as Executive Vice President the 2nd Medical Faculty, Charles University Honorary President. From 1999 till 2004 International Society of Dermatology and Prague he also served as Editor of the Journal of was President of the European Society of EADV President 7 Update from the EADV Task Force for Office Management

Prof Leonardo Marini Membership is a highly positive personal experience

have always enjoyed sharing my I experience with other colleagues and consider it an extremely interesting and dynamically interactive aspect of the medical profession, an essential exercise to grow both intellectually and scientifically.

Attending my first EADV Office Management Task Force Board Meeting convinced that, through careful analysis teaching and learning experiences. It is three years ago, I got the clear impression of simple, yet important details, even a fantastic teamwork experience where that I was in the right place. Rolf Ostendorf the most complex professional scenarios professionals are genuinely involved in was actively co-ordinating an enthusiastic can be successfully built. Understanding sharing all they know for the benefit group of colleagues from all over Europe, the “true essence” of fundamental of ever better European office-based each energetically contributing with tips of dermatologic procedures, dermatology. innovative ideas and advanced strategies patient-physician relationships, office to implement education, particularly I am convinced that Rolf Ostendorf and organisation, technical details of surgical devoted to younger dermatologists. all the enthusiastic fellow members of the and non surgical instruments, the use Task Force are sharing this vision which is and limitations of old and new diagnostic Innovative practice definitely confirmed by the great number tools, and pre- and post-operative of colleagues who enthusiastically A friendly, yet very productive patient care, stands as an incredibly solid follow all educational events constantly atmosphere pervaded the meeting base on which to develop any successful proposed by the group. I am proud to room. In spite of its small dimensions, dermatologic practice. serve within this EADV Task Force and I the high energy environment was able am very grateful to EADV which made all to generate amazingly great projects. Fast learning this possible. At that point in time the EADV Task It can take many years of practical • Force for Office Management was experience, moving through failures and Leonardo Marini MD FEADV FAAD already deeply involved in organising successes, to find the right way to safely Member very successful courses within the highly and reproducibly treat our patients. The EADV Task Force for Office Management Chairman appreciated EADV Fostering Dermatology aim of the EADV Office Management Task EADV Task Force for Laser Dermatology Programme. These courses are very well Force is to help colleagues to learn faster attended, as well as the scientific sessions and more efficiently through precious organised by the Task Force during the “distillates of knowledge” coming from annual EADV Congress. experts practising in different field of European dermatology. Make it simple

The nice camaraderie “seasoned” with a Teamwork positive attitude addressing difficult and The highest satisfaction a master can time-consuming organisational problems experience is observing his/her trainees seemed to make “obstacles” disappear acquiring faster and more easily what it allowing the Task Force to progress at high took him/her many years to learn. This, I speed, from one successful achievement reckon, is the very “engine” that moves to another. The motto of the group could the Task Force members along their quest be: “make it simple” since all of us are to study and develop new innovative

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Sister Society News

SSDV celebrates its Prof Jürg Hafner 100th anniversary

uring 2013-14, the Swiss Society Dof Dermatology and Venereology (SSDV) celebrated its centenary year with two major events. The first was on the actual anniversary (24 April 2013) during the “Rencontres Romandes de Dermatologie et Vénéréologie”, and again at the SSDV’s 2013 annual meeting, which was held in the charming city of Montreux. Prof Michel Gilliet and the Lausanne team organised a truly memorable centennial congress under the title “Past – Present – Future”. A great number of international friends and opinion leaders joined us to share their experience in and fascination for dermatology. Opening Ceremony Centennial SSDV speakers

Past authors wrote from their perspectives as countries, the majority of patients with contemporary witnesses and thus created skin cancer are treated by dermatologists. • ‘Past’ stands for our respect for the a vibrant picture of their field and the In contrast, aesthetic dermatology is the pioneers of our specialty and for our times in which we live. From a global second most rapidly developing field in own medical teachers. perspective, the two paradigm changes direct relation to lifestyle. As long as it Present which perhaps influenced our specialty is closely related to science, the risk of most profoundly were the introduction moving dermatology from the old “dirty • ‘Present’ stands for our gratitude that of antibiotic therapy in the 1940s, which corner” directly to the new “beauty we are able to work in this fascinating made syphilis and other STIs amenable corner” remains minimal. This is also and challenging profession. Physicians to effective treatment, and the rapid important for the way other medical receive an extraordinarily great development of molecular medicine specialties and the public perceive us. immaterial reward: the gratitude from which began in the 1990s (and continues their patients and from their trainees. Some people say that multicultural and today), which introduced “molecular This is what keeps us going in difficult well-organised Switzerland could serve physiology” and “targeted therapies” to or exhausting situations. as role model for Europe. At any rate, our specialty, traditionally determined by Switzerland has very strong relations and Future morphology. interactions with Europe, and SSDV has • ‘Future’ stands for commitment and Lifestyle impact a strong interest in further developing courage to develop and defend an dermatology and venereology within and Like other medical fields, dermatology is effective and human medicine that together with EADV. strongly influenced by lifestyle changes. • serves those who need it. Jürg Hafner The skin cancer epidemic is the most SSDV President The breathtaking development of dramatic consequence. The steep increase dermatology during the last 100 years in skin cancer has promoted oncological is reported in the book “Spirit and Soul dermatologic surgery, with micrographic of Swiss Dermatology and Venereology surgery as the core activity in addition 1913 – 2013”. Around 60 Swiss to dermatological oncology. In most

9 Project Proposal Review Committee Prof Alexander J Stratigos

s chairperson of the Project Proposal focus on basic, translational or clinical display complementary expertise for AReview Committee (PPRC), I would research should more likely be directed to the study’s objectives. Members of like to introduce you to its structure other more appropriate funding sources other specialties can be members of a and function and to inform you about (eg, ESDR, ESRF and other European, group but a dermatologist-venereologist the funding opportunities that EADV international or disease-specific funding should be the leading investigator. The provides for research, clinical care and organisations or foundations). proposed research must be conducted education through the committee. in a non-profit medical, research or The areas of interest for PPRC funding educational institution and should have are more specific and include: no commercial ties. History and current structure 1) the improvement of practice and The Project Proposal Review Committee quality care in dermato-venereology Evaluation criteria is the newest EADV Committee. It was 2) guidelines on clinical care Submitted projects need to fulfil EADV’s created by the Board of Directors in 3) epidemiology, surveillance and mission of improving the quality of Lisbon in 2011 following an increasing prevention care, teaching, research and image of number of requests to EADV for financial 4) patient or physician networking and dermatology and venereology in Europe support for projects and the need to education and internationally. review these projects in an objective and 5) support for dermatological care in standardised way. Prof Carle Paul, the first developing countries or underserved In the individual assessment of projects, PPRC chairperson, laid the groundwork areas. the PPRC focuses on the originality and quality of the project, the investigator’s for the new committee and established Eligibility criteria the basic criteria for the review process of experience and expertise, the feasibility submitted proposals. He was succeeded European and international teams of study and the appropriateness for funding in 2012 by Prof Martin Röcken, who, as established and/or junior investigators are by EADV. These qualifications are reflected acting chairman, further improved the invited to submit their projects, provided in eight different criteria and each proposal function of the Committee. The PPRC is that there is a strong representation by is scored for each of these criteria by composed of five members who currently EADV members (at the level of principal every member of the PPRC. Assistance by are: Magnus Bruze (SE), Mette Deleuran investigator or collaborators). We external reviewers may also be requested (DK), Branka Marinovic (HR), Antonio encourage studies that involve multiple in specific circumstances. The decision Massa (PT) and Rodica Olteanu (RO). European or international groups that is made based on the average score for

Purpose Table 1. Projects approved by PPRC (2012 & 2013) The aim of the PPRC is to plan, organise Project proposer Project name and conduct in a transparent way a Erwin Tschachler & Bombay Leprosy Project systematic review and evaluation of V V Pai projects submitted to EADV for funding. Alexandre Navarini Development of the European rare and severe Psoriasis Projects accepted Expert Network (ERASPEN) So far, two rounds of submissions have taken place (2012 and 2013). In 2013, Pia Moinzadeh and European Network for Localised Scleroderma five out of 24 submitted proposals were Dr Thomas Krieg accepted for funding while in 2013, Johann Bauer Genodermatoses Network two out of 11 submitted projects were Swen Malte John Joint scientific implementation & evaluation of the approved. EADV Europrevention Annegret Kuhn European Guidelines for Cutaneous Lupus Types of projects funded Erythematosus The scope of invited projects reflects Helmut Beltraminelli Development of dermato-pathological expertise in EADV’s funding priorities. Projects that Africa: a multi-centric European project

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Committee Updates

ONLINE APPLICATION

each proposal and following a detailed September and finally at the Board of www.eadv.org/project-proposal discussion within the PPRC. Directors’ meetings at the annual EADV Congress. Notifications of the final results Deadline submission: Submission and review process are made by the end of October. Along 30 June 2014 at 12.00 A standard application form is posted with the decision letter, investigators on the EADV website to allow for the receive a detailed list of comments Review projects: July direct online submission of projects. on the project’s areas of strength and Submission FC: September The form contains information on the weaknesses. Approval: end October principal investigator and collaborators, Funding 1st part: December background and aim of the proposal, Proposals accepted for funding project objectives, methodology, previous Upon acceptance of a specific proposal, experience, work plan/timeframe and the principal investigator and the Important: Only projects submitted budget requirements. The significance of affiliated institution will be required to through the official online application the project and impact and benefits for sign an agreement letter accepting all will be reviewed. EADV are also included. PPRC/EADV terms and conditions. In If you have any questions please feel free The review of projects by the PPRC occurs the context of a two- or three-year to contact Catherine Cathala by e-mail at once a year. Proposals must be submitted funding, the initial funds are distributed [email protected] before the submission deadline on 30 at the end of the year of approval. The We look forward to receiving your June. The evaluation process by the remaining funds will be transferred at the proposals. PPRC is completed by the end of July end of subsequent years after an annual • and the results are submitted in a ranked progress report has been evaluated and Alexander J Stratigos order to the Finance Committee and approved by the PPRC. Please visit our Chairman the Executive Committee of EADV in submission site for more information. Project Proposal Review Committee Nomination and Election Monitoring Committee

hough the title of full whilst accomplishing its task within the Two vacancies were made available for TChairman of the existing statutes and internal rules. new members to join the committee and the successful candidates will be Nomination and Election Furthermore, extreme caution needs to be Prof Andreas Katsambas welcomed to the NEMC after the election Monitoring Committee taken when dealing with the applications process for these positions has been (NEMC) is an honour in of nominations during election periods to completed by the EADV Board. itself for it is given to past officers ensure not only that the procedures run and presidents of EADV, it is an even smoothly, but above all that it is a fair and I am looking forward to my new term greater privilege for me to take over this righteous process with justified results. as NEMC Chair and will do my utmost new venture from my good friend and to maintain the high quality of work Indeed, sometimes there may be a need performed by my predecessor. Our aim colleague Prof Johannes Ring. for special considerations given the is to uphold an open-minded, impartial circumstances and perhaps the decisions and non-discriminatory system in which As Prof Ring once explained in an may not always be those hoped for by EADV nominations and elections can be earlier Committee report, this task the applicant. But in order to comply processed and I intend to work hard to is not so straightforward or as easy as with the EADV rules and statutes, it is achieve this result as the Academy has absolutely mandatory to adhere to strict one might think. When necessary and entrusted me to do. during elections, such as for EADV deadlines and policies and this is our job. • Andreas Katsambas Board members from different European The EADV Spring Symposium in Belgrade Chairman countries, committee members, committee will be my first meeting as NEMC Chair, Nomination and Election Monitoring chairpersons, Board representatives to the together with the strong support of Committee Executive committee and last but not least, current committee members Dusan President-elect, the NEMC has its hands Buchvald and Monika Arenbergerova. 11 Fostering Specialist Course: Prof Carmen Salvastru Aesthetic Dermatology and Laser 8-9 June 2013 Bucharest, Romania

The Fostering Course for Specialists on Aesthetic Dermatology and was hosted for the first time by the 2nd Clinic of Dermatology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania from 8-9 June 2013. Open to all dermatology specialists who wanted to acquire basic laser skills, it gathered 20 specialists from different countries, attracted by the topic and the increasing importance of the corrective dermatology part of our specialty.

The lectures were given by experts in Laser (in alphabetical order) Prof Peter Bjerring (Denmark), Prof Klaus Fritz (Germany) - Chair of the Course, Dr Marita Kosmadaki (Greece), and myself, who hosted this course together with Prof George Sorin Tiplica, Chair of the 2nd Course participants and lecturers Clinic of Dermatology.

Vascular and pigmented to organise this course having such course in our Department and are looking lesions experienced speakers involved and the forward to meeting our friends during On the first day, the lectures focused on technical support of Ildikó Papp, a very future EADV events. • the treatment of vascular and pigmented dedicated representative of the Academy. Carmen Salavastru MD PhD lesions, which were followed by a I believe that the insights into laser 2nd Clinic of Dermatology hands-on session during which over 20 treatments provided by the speakers are Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest patients were treated. Participants were very precious for the day-to-day practice able to see the experts at work and also of the participants, helping them acquire perform the treatments by themselves. new techniques. The second day offered information on various other laser types applications, Last but not least, I’d like to mention the followed by hands-on experience with contribution to this course by Dr Laura ablative and non ablative lasers. Nedelcu, Dr Fabiola Copaci, Dr Laura Gheorghita and of Mrs Erika Aleonte, The participants showed a great interest Chief Nurse of the Dermatosurgery and in the subjects and were very enthusiastic Laser Unit. in asking a lot of questions, thus the course proved to be very interactive My colleagues and I were honoured to and dynamic. It has been a pleasure have hosted an EADV Fostering specialist

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Fostering Dermatology & Venereology Programme

Fostering Training Course: Surgery 22-23 November 2013 Brussels, Belgium

Participant’s Feedback principles of cutaneous oncology surgery and secondary wound healing. “I am a young dermatologist working in Cyprus since 2009. I always wanted to For me it was very useful to learn how to sharpen my skills in dermatologic surgery do the intradermal stitching. Something so I decided to join the recent EADV that I always wanted to learn but never Dermatosurgery course that took place had the opportunity to do. in the beautiful city of Brussels.

I can tell you now that it was the wisest decision I ever made to join the course. The teachers: Dr M Henry, F Will, Dr G Reuter, Dr F Corgibet and Dr M Trakatelli, were all excellent and made it Practising surgical techniques personalised.

Also, the organising of the event was Many thanks to all of you, many thanks superb thanks to the help of Dr M EADV! Gniadecka and Marc Somja, from the Definitely I will see you again, soon local assistance to the teaching course. hopefully, when - and if - the advanced The course covered all the major fields of course for dermatologic surgery takes basic dermatosurgery, such as the office place!” environment for dermatologic surgery, Yiannis Neofytou anatomy for dermatological surgery, Cyprus introduction to flaps, local anaesthesia, Lecturers and course participants

Call for Applications EADV Scholarships for Amsterdam Congress 2014 Deadline for applications: 15 April 2014

In order to facilitate attendance at the 23rd EADV Congress in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (8-12 October 2014), EADV is pleased to provide scholarships to young dermato-venereologists from around the world.

Every EADV scholarship consists of a grant of €1000, including one year’s membership to EADV. Free registration to the congress is also provided for the winners. For further details and the application form, please visit www.eadv.org/scholarships

13 Visits to Centres of Excellence Erlamer Aesthetic Centre Istanbul, Turkey

the “computerised skin analysing It was a great opportunity for me to Dr Khaled I Alazab (left) and staff at the Erlamer Aesthetic system” room, going to the laser rooms have this short but rich visit. I'm sure it Centre, Istanbul containing long pulse Nd-Yag, 750 nm will be a landmark in my whole career laser, Q-switched, a Machine with four life as well as of all those who have s you pass through the building wave lengths (1064,532,585,650 nm), ever met Dr Erçin and have had that gate toward the clinic door and A opportunity to learn his techniques, such take your first steps inside the clinic, (Er-Yag) laser, and CO2 fractionated; as Dr Magdalena from Poland whom I you will feel you are entering the world body countouring room; hair care room met there seeking some of his experience of excellence. When you face Prof Erçin equipped with hair stimulation system; to enrich her own practice. who operates his aesthetic centre in and the surgical room that contains U/S Istanbul, you will meet a very kind and Vacuum therapy. All these rooms I feel thankful for Dr Erçin and all the personality who will receive you with are monitored minute-by-minute to stay colleagues at Erlamer - Esraa, Muazzaz, his warm smile and handshake. clean and well organised, to be ready to Talin & Kezban. receive any patient at any time. And for sure, I'm thankful again to EADV The staff at the centre is never less than During my week’s stay at Erlamer I learnt for offering me this opportunity; thank that; they are at a high professional and lots of new things, most of them are you (Ana Miriam) for following patiently technical level that goes in parallel with best seen than told. The experience in all the application steps to make my visit their pleasant morale and generosity. All very delicate and detailed professional come true. And thank you, Alexandre this while drinking the famous Turkish çay work is the stamp that Dr Erçin always Dewaide - your kind efforts have made (tea) or kahve (coffee)! leaves after every procedure he does. this article published to the world! • Regarding the instruments on offer, His friendly way in dealing with both his Khaled I Alazab MD the centre is well equipped with state- patient and the visiting practice doctors Dermato-venereologist/Aesthetic of-the-art machines from the perfectly has made him beloved and respected Specialist organised examination room, through among them. Jordan

ZENTderma Clinic Mönchengladbach, Germany

n September 2013, I visited the The atmosphere in the centre was IZENTderma clinic in Mönchengladbach, friendly. Dr Ostendorf kindly arranged for Germany, under the auspices of the me two visits, the first to the Department EADV Fostering Programme “Visit a of Dermatology at the University of Dr Rolf Ostendorf (centre back), Dr Emad El Gamal (centre) and staff Centre of Excellence”. Cologne. It was my pleasure to meet at the ZENTderma Clinic Prof Krieg, Head of the Department, and clinical consultations and I was greatly My visit to “ZENTderma” was fruitful. I was so impressed with the activities satisfied with the visit. The centre is very well organised and and research going on there. The equipped. I attended the daily clinics with departmental staff accompanied me to I returned to Egypt with new friends and the light therapy unit, the allergy clinic, Dr Rolf Ostendorf and his staff in which more experience. Lastly, I have to thank the psoriasis clinic and the oncology I saw how they deal with patients with Ildikó Papp from the EADV staff for different skin diseases. I had the chance unit. I also attended the daily clinical her help and Dr Rolf Ostendorf for his to watch how they check moles for skin meeting to discuss difficult cases with hospitality and sincerity. Thanks Rolf! cancer. I also attended at the centre a staff members. My second visit was to • company presentation for a new fully the centre run by Prof Lutz in Wesseling Emad El Gamal MD automated total body mapping and it who has vast experience in the field of Alexandria, Egypt was really interesting. hair disorders. I attended with him his 14 EADV NEWS N°50 • SPRING 2014

Update from the Scientific Programming Committee

Prof Martin Röcken Prof Luca Borradori Preparing for future scientific EADV congress programmes

he European Academy of propose a renewed scientific programme well as an update on the newest TDermatology and Venereology aimed at providing the most interesting developments in dermatology and (EADV) celebrated its 25th birthday with sessions that fulfil the expectations of the venereology, starting with the 2015 an excellent congress in Istanbul at one participants, and the need for adequate Copenhagen Congress. of the historically most vivid borders of CME-CPD. The ultimate goal is to satisfy In future, special training classes for specific Europe. In 1987 a relatively small group the large audience with its vast spectrum topics, like surgical dermatology, systemic of highly motivated and forward-looking of interests and backgrounds. therapies, oncological dermatology, founding members established a pan- histology and pathology of skin diseases, European congress and training structure More focused sessions laser therapies, aesthetic dermatology and for dermatology and venereology, based One major change will affect the others will be established, paving the on the model of its big sister, the programme grid of both the main way for the 2015-18 congresses with a American Academy of Dermatology congresses and spring symposia. First, new congress structure. A truly European (AAD). Despite strong competition, the Valencia Spring Symposium 2015 will committee hopes to strongly promote their idea grew continuously against all focus on a limited number of domains – dermatology and venereology in Europe – concerns, dangers and some jealousy. oncology, allergology, neutrophilic disease for the health and wellbeing of our patients. like facial dermatoses and psoriasis, and We will regularly inform all members and EADV has now become the largest infectious diseases, including STIs. These hope to have lively responses. Thus, the European congress for training in topics will be addressed in educational new SPC team anticipates that when dermatology and venereology. The broad sessions, each concentrated in a it reaches 30 EADV will reach young reputation and recognition EADV has thematically-orientated, compact half- or adulthood, full of curiosity, power, and gained over the past eight years are to the whole-day programme. attractiveness, capable of true European credit of the past chairs of the scientific An additional major change will be the leadership. programme, including professors Thomas • establishment of three distinct tracks with Martin Röcken Luger and Alexander Stratigos. The high sessions for different levels and target medical level achieved by EADV annual Chair populations. Specifically, these tracks will Scientific Programming Committee congresses attracts more than 9,000 be specifically dedicated to: active participants from all over Europe Professor and Chairman, Department of with a steadily increasing number of non- 1. Board-certified dermatologists, who Dermatology European colleagues. will receive a short review and, based Tübingen, Germany on this, an extended update, with a Prof Dr Luca Borradori New teaching formats strong focus on medical dermatology Past-Chair or venereology. Prof Luca Borradori, who ended his term Scientific Programming Committee as SPC chair in 2013, will still organise 2. Young trainees in dermatology and Professor and Chairman, Department of the 2014 scientific congresses which will venereology will receive training in Dermatology be held in Belgrade and Amsterdam, as the basic understanding of important Berne, Switzerland their programming started already in diseases and classical treatments. 2012. Based on his input the SPC team, These two track types will be offered under the leadership of the new chair from the 2015 Valencia Spring Prof Martin Röcken, will work on new Symposium on. concepts to optimise and improve the 3. European and international experts, quality of the sessions by progressively for whom there will be sessions introducing new teaching formats allowing ample exchange of cutting- starting from 2015. Building on previous edge knowledge and discussion, as experience, the new SPC team is keen to 15 Fostering Dermatology & Venereology Programme Training Course on Phlebology Prof Martino Prof George-Sorin Neumann Tiplica 10 –11 May 2013 • Bucharest, Romania

Performing the Muller Technique The Duplex ultrasound rotation

or the first time EADV organised at giving the attending residents the and performing the Muller phlebectomy Fa Phlebology Fostering course practical information for approaching technique. for residents. The course took place and treating patients with cutaneous The team of lecturers and tutors included in Colentina Hospital 2nd Clinic of vascular problems. (in alphabetical order): Dr Atillio Cavezzi Dermatology, Bucharest. It was (Italy), Asst Prof Floare Folescu (Romania), organised over two days with lectures Practical techniques Prof Alina Fratila (Germany), Prof Klaus in the morning sessions and hands-on A special session was dedicated to the Fritz (Germany), Dr Michael Kockaert demonstrations during the afternoon case presentations prepared by the (The Netherlands), as well as the course programme. The lectures were residents. It was instructive to find out co-chairs Prof Martino Neumann (The intended to present the essentials in the large diversity of vascular diseases and Netherlands) and Prof George-Sorin phlebology, starting with the anatomy to notice the clever management of each T,iplica (Romania). The EADV Office and physiology of the venous system patient. Questions, comments and advice, was represented by Ildikó Papp whose and the pathophysiology of varicose together with discussions for alternative veins and telangiectasias. The clinical experience and knowledge were highly management, were made not only by the investigations in the phlebology patient appreciated by all participants. teachers but also by participants. were followed by the presentation of the The Fostering course achieved its aim The hands-on sessions consisted diagnostic techniques with emphasis on to impart the fundamental notions for the duplex ultrasound. in investigating and treating patients managing the patient with cutaneous with cutaneous vascular pathology. phlebologic problems. The large amount The residents formed two groups and One lecture focused on leg ulcers as of information and the various practical a distinct and frequent event in the rotations were organised to demonstrate sessions that can be organised are patient suffering from chronic venous and work on diagnostic manoeuvres, suggestive of the need for a longer insufficiency of the lower limbs. The surgical vascular techniques and laser course. The need to promote this special treatment methods were also presented treatments. The sessions were very busy dermatological field is great in the south- in lectures addressing the surgical with all residents being involved in the eastern part of Europe and we hope that procedures in phlebology, the use of practical procedures by the supervising new events will be organised. different kind of lasers in phlebology and teachers and tutors. All residents were • sclerotherapy. Basic concepts to restore enthusiastic in practising with the Martino Neumann and George-Sorin the disturbed venous haemodynamics Duplex ultrasound machines, working T,iplica were covered in the closing lecture aimed on cutaneous veins with vascular lasers Course Chairs

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ELECTION OF EADV PRESIDENT-ELECT 2014/2016

A call is hereby given for candidates for the above position.

Nominations for the position of EADV President-Elect 2014/2016 must be received by the Secretary General before 17:00 (Central European Time) on Friday, 4 July 2014.

All the required documents must be sent electronically to: [email protected] to arrive before FRIDAY 4 JULY 2014 AT 17.00 (CET).

Submission of required material will only be possible electronically (files should be either in Word or pdf format or scanned).

• Only Specialist members in good standing and with voting rights are entitled to stand for election. • Candidates must be proposed and seconded by two EADV voting members in good standing.

The election of the President-Elect will be conducted electronically in September 2014. The result of the election will be announced at the 2014 Annual General Meeting of EADV to be held on 10 October 2014, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

To be valid Applications must include:

i. The official Nomination Form signed by the candidate and the two endorsers. ii. A curriculum vitae of the candidate (up to 2 A4 pages). iii. A recent head and shoulders photograph. iv. A position statement of up to 300 words to address inter alia the candidate’s vision for EADV. v. Two letters of support from EADV voting members. vi. A completed current Conflict of Interest Form.

The Nominations Form and the Conflict of Interest Form can also be downloaded from: www.eadv.org to be filled in and submitted electronically.

The Nomination and Election Monitoring Committee shall determine the number of candidates going forward and approve (or not) the suitability of applications for this election. If more than two valid nominations are approved, the single transferable voting method will be used.

Electronic Voting: The election will be conducted electronically utilising the services of an independent electoral organisation, Electoral Reform Services (ERS) of London, which guarantees secret and confidential voting and has managed our past Presidential and Board elections satisfactorily.

Members should ensure (a) that they are entitled to vote according to the EADV statutes and rules and (b) that their current email address is correctly recorded by the EADV Office. Members who do not have an Email address will receive necessary documentation by post.

It is recommended to read the Administrative Rules for the election of the EADV President-Elect which can be downloaded from: www.eadv.org

For further information please consult the EADV Statutes at: www.eadv.org

Carle Paul MD PhD April 2014 EADV Secretary General 17 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SECRETARY GENERAL-ELECT 2014-2016

Notice is hereby given that nominations will be received to fill the position of Secretary General-Elect of EADV.

The Secretary General-Elect is elected for a period of not more than two years and succeeds the current Secretary General when the latter’s term of office expires.

Nominations will be received by the Secretary General using email: [email protected] not later than FRIDAY, 4 JULY 2014 AT 17:00 (Central European Time).

• Only Specialist members in good standing and with voting rights are entitled to stand for election. • Candidates must be proposed and seconded by two EADV voting members in good standing.

The Secretary General-Elect will be elected by the Board of Directors at their meeting in October 2014 in Amsterdam.

All nominees must send in: 1. The completed Nomination Form signed by the applicant. 2. The form must also be signed by the 2 EADV members supporting the application. 3. A curriculum vitae of up to 2 A4 pages of the candidate. 4. A position statement by the candidate of not more than 300 words. 5. A recent head and shoulders photograph of the candidate. 6. A completed current Conflict of Interest Form.

Submission of required material will only be possible electronically (files should be either Word or pdf format or scanned)

Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

All candidates must be approved by the Nomination and Election Monitoring Committee before being considered for election.

The relevant Nomination Form and Conflict of Interest Form can be downloaded from: www.eadv.org

Kindly send all documents to: [email protected]

All candidates are recommended to read the role profile for the EADV Secretary General which can be downloaded from: www.eadv.org

Carle Paul MD PhD April 2014 EADV Secretary General

18 EADV NEWS N°50 • SPRING 2014

ELECTION OF BOARD DIRECTORS 2014-2017

Notice is hereby given that nominations for Board Directors representing the following countries will be received by the Secretary General before FRIDAY, 4 JULY 2014 AT 17:00 (CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME).

CZECH REPUBLIC* IRELAND* NORWAY* CYPRUS ITALY* TURKEY* ESTONIA* * The incumbent ends first term of office and can be re-elected.

• Voting members from the above countries shall elect their national Board Member. • Only Specialist members in good standing and with voting rights are entitled to stand for election. • Candidates putting themselves forward for election are considered as representing the country where the candidates have their EADV registration. • Candidates must be proposed and seconded by two EADV voting members in good standing who are registered in the same country as the nominee.

All nominees must send in:

1. The completed Nomination Form signed by the applicant. 2. The form must also be signed by the 2 EADV voting members supporting the application. 3. A curriculum vitae of up to 2 A4 pages of the candidate. 4. A mission statement by the candidate of not more than 300 words. 5. A recent head and shoulders photograph of the candidate. 6. A completed current Conflict of Interest Form.

Submission of required material will only be possible electronically (files should be either in Word or pdf format or scanned).

Incomplete or late Nomination Forms will not be accepted.

The relevant Nomination Form and Conflict of Interest Form can be downloaded from the EADV website: www.eadv.org

Kindly send all documents to: [email protected]

The election of EADV Board Members will be conducted electronically in September 2014. It will be managed by Electoral Reform Services (ERS) of London. The voting system used is safe and confidential. If more than two valid nominations are received the single transferable voting system will be used.

Further information can be obtained at www.eadv.org

Carle Paul MD PhD EADV Secretary General April 2014

19 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS CHAIRPERSON FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE 2014 - 2018

Notice is hereby given to fill the position of Chairperson of the Finance Committee.

Nominations will be received by the Secretary General not later than FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2014

• Only Specialist members in good standing and with voting rights are entitled to stand for election. • Candidates for election as CHAIRPERSON must be proposed and seconded by two BOARD MEMBERS. • The Chairperson of the Finance Committee will be elected by the Board of Directors at the Board Meeting to be held in Belgrade on 21 and 22 May 2014. If more than two valid nominations are received the single transferable voting system will be used.

All nominees must send in: 1. The completed Nomination Form signed by the applicant and the two Board Members. 2. A curriculum vitae of up to 2 A4 pages of the candidate. 3. A mission statement by the candidate of not more than 300 words. 4. A recent head and shoulders photograph of the candidate. 5. A completed Conflict of Interest Form.

Submission of required material will only be possible electronically (files should be either in Word or pdf format or scanned) and sent to the Secretary General: [email protected]

Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

The relevant Nomination Form and Conflict of Interest Form can be downloaded from www.eadv.org

All candidates are recommended to read the role profile for the Chairperson of the Finance Committee which can be downloaded from www.eadv.org

Carle Paul MD PhD EADV Secretary General March 2014

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COMMITTEES - 2014

Notice is hereby given to fill vacancies on Board Committees.

Nominations will be received by the Secretary General not later than FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2014

• Only Specialist members in good standing and with voting rights are eligible to stand for election. • Candidates for election to Committees must be proposed and seconded by two EADV voting members in good standing.

Committee members will be elected by the Board of Directors at the Board Meeting on 21 and 22 May. The single transferable voting system will be used if necessary.

All nominees must send in:

1. The Nomination Form signed by the applicant and the endorsers. 2. A short CV of up to 2 A4 pages (with a recent photograph if available). 3. A completed Conflict of Interest Form.

Submission of required material will only be possible electronically (files should be either in Word or pdf format or scanned) and should be sent to the Secretary General: [email protected]

The relevant Nomination Form and Conflict of Interest Form can be downloaded from www.eadv.org

Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted.

Committee meetings are normally held twice a year during the Spring Symposium and the Annual Congress.

Further information can be obtained from www.eadv.org

CURRENT VACANCIES: Committee Members: • Finance Committee (1 vacancy) • Fostering Specialist Skills Committee* (2 vacancies) • Honours & Awards Committee* (2 vacancies) • Media & PR Committee (1 vacancy) • Membership Committee* (2 vacancies) • Scientific Programming Committee (1vacancy for the Western region and 1 vacancy for the Southern region)

Candidates must indicate clearly on the Nomination Form for which position they are applying.

* One of the positions is open only to Board Members.

Carle Paul MD PhD EADV Secretary General March 2014

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Board Member Profiles EADV Leadership in medical administration and in dermatologic Executive Committee Annamari Ranki allergology. In 1985-87 I spent an exciting HERCOGOVÁ Jana (CZ) (Finland) period in Dr Robert Gallo’s lab at NIH, in President I am Professor of TSCHACHLER Erwin (AT) Bethesda, USA, and at the Memorial Sloan- Dermatology and President-Elect Kettering Cancer Center in New York, studying POWELL Frank (IE) Venereology at the HIV infection. During the past decades my Past President University of Helsinki, group has studied cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, PAUL Carle (FR) and have been the Secretary General auto-inflammatory periodic fever syndromes Chairperson of the RØNNEVIG Jørgen (NO) and various autoimmune diseases. Treasurer Department of Skin MEDENICA Ljiljana (RS) and Allergic Diseases, I have been a member of the Health Research Representative of the Board Skin and Allergy Council, the Academy of Finland, the Vice- RÖCKEN Martin (DE) Hospital, Helsinki Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University Representative of the Board University Central Hospital, since 1997. Within of Helsinki, and an External Advisory Group Board of Directors the European field of dermatology, I have been member for the European Commission, among ABERER Werner (AT) active as an ESDR Board member and latterly as others. ALPER Sibel (TR) the President of the European Dermatology ANTONIOU Christina (GR) I hope I can exploit my experience for our Forum. ARENBERGER Petr (CZ) joint benefit by strengthening various types of BLOCH Peter (CH) Before specialising in dermatology, I studied collaborative efforts in the field of European BOFFA Michael (MT) human immunology and defended my dermatology. It will be important to create BRANDENBURGER Maryse (LU) BRUZE Magnus (SE) PhD thesis in 1978. I became a specialist in an attractive atmosphere for the young BUCHVALD Dusan (SK) dermatology in 1983. I have sub-specialties dermatologist to join EADV! BYLAITE Matilda (LT) CALZAVARA-PINTON Piergiacomo (IT) Miloš Nikolic’ Paediatric Dermatology at the Department of CHERNYSHOV Pavel (UA) Dermato-venereology in Belgrade. CORGIBET Florence (FR) (Serbia) COSGAREA Rodica (RO) I graduated from the At the beginning of my career in dermatology, DE CUYPER Christa (BE) DELEURAN Mette (DK) University of Belgrade, my principal field of professional interest was DEL MARMOL Véronique (BE) Faculty of Medicine, hair shaft abnormalities (pilar dysplasias) and JONKMAN Marcel (NL) Belgrade, Serbia, in now my principal fields of clinical research KAZANDJIEVA Jana (BG) 1986. After one year are vasculitides (especially ANCA-vasculitides), KEMENY Lajos (HU) KINGO Külli (EE) of general internship, I connective tissue diseases (lupus erythematosus, KUBANOV Alexey (RU) worked at the dermatomyositis) and autoimmune bullous LÜTZOW-HOLM Claus (NO) Department of diseases. MARINOVIC Branka (HR) Paediatrics in Belgrade MARREN Pauline (IE) I was President of the Section of Dermato- as a clinical physician MASSA Antonio (PT) venereology of the Serbian Medical Society NIKOLIC Milos (RS) and then I started my residency in dermato- between 2001-2006 and Chair of the O'MAHONY Colm (GB) venereology at the Department of Dermato- PUIG Lluis (ES) venereology, University of Belgrade, in 1989. Department of Dermatovenereology, Faculty RANKI Annamari (FI) of Medicine, University of Belgrade from 2001- REUSCH Michael (DE) In 1990, I spent a month at the Department of 2008. In 2011, I was elected President of the RÖCKEN Martin (DE) Dermatology, University of Kuopio, Finland (Prof RONGIOLETTI Franco (IT) Serbian Association of Dermato-venereologists. Maija Horsmanheimo, Dr Rauno Harvima) and in RUBINS Silvestrs (LV) I became a member of EADV during the 2nd SAHIN Sedef (TR) 1994 had an advanced training at the Paediatric SALAVASTRU Carmen (RO) Dermatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, EADV Congress in Athens in 1991, and since SOTIRIADIS Dimitrios (GR) Bordeaux, France, with professors Alain Taieb that time I attended many EADV congresses STILET Pedrag (ME) and Jean Maleville. In 1995 I defended my and symposia, where I was a chair or co-chair SZEPIETOWSKI Jacek (PL) THORISDOTTIR Kristin (IS) PhD thesis on hair shaft defects/pilar dysplasias of various sessions or workshops. VAKIS Georgios (CY) (mentor: Prof B Lalevic-Vasic). For me, it is a great honour to represent VAN MONTFRANS Catherine (NL) WOLKENSTEIN Pierre (FR) In 1996, I reached the position of Associate Serbian EADV members on the Board. I Professor of Dermatology, and in 2008 I became will do my best to further promote strong full Professor of Dermato-venereology at the dermatology all over Europe, and the EADV as Chief Administrative Officer University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine. the leading organisation of dermatologists and INDUNI Nancy In 1998, I became Head of the Division of venereologists worldwide. 22 EADV NEWS N°50 • SPRING 2014

Calendar of Events > 2014

9th European Lupus Meeting 5th World Congress of Teledermatology 23-26 April 2014 18-20 September 2014 Athens, Greece Barcelona, Spain

European Workshop on Skin Immune XXVIII IUSTI Europe Congress Mediated Inflammatory Diseases 18-20 September 2014 24-26 April 2014 St Julian's, Malta Verona, Italy 23rd EADV Congress 11th EADV Spring Symposium 8-12 October 2014 22-25 May 2014 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Belgrade, Serbia

10th EADO Congress > 2015 7-10 May 2014 Vilnius, Lithuania 12th EADV Spring Symposium 12th Congress of Baltic Association of 5-8 March 2015 Dermatovenerologists Valencia, Spain 30 May - 1 June 2014 Riga, Latvia 4th World Congress of Dermoscopy 16-18 April 2015 4th International Ethnic Skin and Hair Vienna, Austria Conference 6-7 June 2014 23rd World Congress of Dermatology London, UK 8-13 June 2015 Vancouver, Canada 12th European Society for Paediatric Dermatology (ESPD) Congress 24th EADV Congress 12-14 June 2014 7-11 October 2015 Kiel, Germany Copenhagen, Denmark

JDIP 2014 Meeting 19-21 June 2014 > 2016 Paris, France

25th EADV Congress International Short Course on Dermoscopy - 28 September - 2 October 2016 ISCD Vienna, Austria 1-5 July 2014 Graz, Austria

XV World Congress on Cancers of the Skin > 2017 3-6 September 2014 Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 26th EADV Congress 13-17 September 2017 Stratum Corneum VIII Conference Geneva, Switzerland 17-19 September 2014 Cardiff, Wales, UK

1st Euro-Asian Melanoma Congress 18-21 September 2014 Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina

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