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Dermatology Update 2007 Schedule of Events - Click Links to View Abstracts


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Thursday, March 22, 2007

9:00 – 10:30

OPEN Workshop – Topical Anti-psoriatics in 2007
An interactive session reviewing and discussing:

  • the characteristics / classification of psoriatic patients
  • treatment classes/formulations and matching them with different patients and caregivers
  • the characteristics of optimal topical therapy
  • the data on / use of different topical therapies (tars, anthralin, Dovobet®)
  • the factors affecting patient compliance
  • the effect of compliance on disease management success
  • the characteristics of various topicals in relation to these characteristics

Dr. Richard Thomas, Moderator

Speakers:
Dr. Lyn Guenther
Dr. Leon Kircik
Dr. Richard Thomas

9:00 - 9:05 Welcome, Agenda Review, Objectives Dr. Richard Thomas
9:05 - 9:25 Best strategies to manage psoriasis with limited health care resources Dr. Richard Thomas
9:25 - 9:50 Topical medications review Dr. Lyn Guenther
9:50 - 10:15 Compliance/Adherence with topicals Dr. Leon Kircik
10:15 - 10:25 Other / special / off-label topicals Dr. Richard Thomas
10:25 - 10:30 Summary Dr. Richard Thomas
2:00 – 3:30

OPEN Workshop – Imiquimod Synergies with Surgery

Dr. Mariusz Sapijaszko
Dr. Neil Bhatia
Dr. Lyn Guenther
4:00 – 5:20 Plenary Session 1
Room: SDB Centre and Est, Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
Dr. Jerry Tan, Chair
4:00 - 4:20 The Safety and Efficacy of Efalizumab for Treatment of Hand and Foot Psoriasis Dr. Chuck Lynde
4:20 - 4:40

Combination Treatment for Psoriasis

Dr. Leon Kircik
4:40 - 5:00 The Role of the Dermatologist in Identifying and Treating the Early Stages of PsA Dr. Sergio Chimenti
5:00 - 5:20 Panel and Questions  


Friday, March 23, 2007
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal

9:30 – 11:00

OPEN Workshop – Infliximab in the Real World

Dr Robert Bissonnette, Chair
  Long Term Experience with Inliximab in the Real World Dr. Sergio Chimenti
  How to initiate infliximab treatment in a general dermatoloty practice Dr. Robert Bissonnette
  Managing Moderate to Severe Psoriais: A case based Approach Dr. Richard Langley
11:30 – 1:30

OPEN Workshop – Therapeutic Options in the Pediatric Psoriasis Population
Objectives

  • Provide participants with an overview of disease prevalence and pathogenesis of pediatric psoriasis
  • Evaluate current and future therapeutic options for the treatment of pediatric psoriasis
  • Review available safety and efficacy data on the use of etanercept for the treatment of inflammatory diseases in pediatric population
  • Review practical case studies of therapeutic options and treatment in the pediatric psoriasis population

Dr. Danielle Marcoux, Chair

11:30 - 12:00

Part 1

  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Overview of pathogenesis, prevalence, and clinical aspects of pediatric onset psoriasis (pop)
Dr. Danielle Marcoux
12:00 - 12:30

Part 2

  • Overview of therapies currently available (now and future) for pediatric psoriasis
Dr. Richard Langley
12:30 - 1:00

Part 3

  • Highlight the latest clinical trial data for Enbrel in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
  • Future trials in pediatric psoriasis
  • Case studies of pediatric psoriasis
Dr. Ian Landells
1:00 - 1:05

Chair Summary

Dr. Danielle Marcoux
1:05 - 1:30 Audience Q&A  
4:30 – 5:45 Plenary Session 2 Dr. Jason Rivers, Chair
4:30 - 5:00 Gene Environment Interactions in Atopic Eczema: Implications for Treatment Dr. Michael Cork
5:00 - 5:15 Seborrheic Dermatitis Etiology & Treatment Dr. James R. Schwartz
5:15 - 5:30 The Importance of Sun Protection and the Role of Physical Sunblocks Dr. Joël Claveau
5:30 - 5:45 Panel and Questions  
5:45 - 8:00 Cocktail Reception - SDB Foyer, Le Centre Sheraton Montreal  

Saturday, March 24, 2007

7:00 - 8:30 Buffet Breakfast  
8:30 - 9:55

Plenary Session 3

Dr. Jerry Shapiro, Chair
8:30 - 9:00 Review of Drugs and Therapeutic Devices for the Treatment of Skin Diseases (2007) Dr. Stuart Maddin
9:00 - 9:20 The Scientific Art of Topical Formulations Dr. Marco Taglietti
9:20 - 9:40 Advances in Pemphigus Therapy Dr. P. Régine Mydlarski
9:40 - 9:55 Panel and Questions  
9:55 - 10:10 Coffee Breaks and Poster Exhibits  
10:10 - 11:25 Plenary Session 4 Dr Robert Bissonnette, Chair
10:10 - 10:30 The Dysplastic Nevus: Concepts and Controversies - 2007 Dr. Jason Rivers
10:30 - 10:50 New Solution to Old Problems: Immune Response Modifiers Dr. Neal Bhatia

10:50 - 11:10

Update in Pediculosis Management: What’s New in 2007? Dr. Ian Landells
11:10 - 11:25 Panel and Questions
11:30 - 1:30 Lunch (for participants not attending advisory boards)
 
1:45 - 3:05

Plenary Session 5

Dr. Ron Vender, Chair
1:45 - 2:15 Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Who…When and Why to Patch Test (PDF of PowerPoint Presentation - 4.33 Mb) Dr. Melanie Pratt
2:15 - 2:35 Androgen Alopecia Dr. Jerry Shapiro
2:35 - 2:55

New Approaches for the Treatment of Onychomycosis and Seborrheic Dermatitis

Dr. Aditya Gupta
2:55 - 3:05 Panel and Questions
3:05 - 3:20 Coffee Breaks and Poster Exhibits

3:20 - 4:35

Plenary Session 6 Dr. Chuck Lynde, Chair
3:20 - 3:40 PDT - Its Role in 2007 Dr. Robert Bissonnette
3:40 - 4:00 Review of Fillers Available in Canada Dr. Mariusz Sapijaszko
4:00 - 4:20

The Train has Left the Station

The Canadian Skin Patient Executive Council met on Feb 23/24. The presentation will be an overview of the Council, where it is at and where it is going. It will include CSPA issues, priorities and partnerships with the CDA and the Institute for
Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis/CIHR.

Mr. Denis Morrice
4:15 - 4:35 Panel and Questions  
4:35 - 4:45 Closing Comments Dr. Stuart Maddin