It is once again my great pleasure to welcome you to Dermatology Update . This year, we are proud to be celebrating our 23nd anniversary.

We have accelerated our schedule in hosting the conference this year for two reasons: The World Congress of Dermatology in Argentina is occuring in October 2007 which would conflict with our regular schedule of Dermatology Update, and we have also decided to change the annual date of Dermatology Update to be in the spring from 2007 onwards.

For more than two decades, Dermatology Update has been a leading forum for disseminating up-to-date information about new drugs and exciting new therapeutic approaches in the field of dermatology. Each year, we showcase a panel of international speakers and give you an opportunity to participate in workshops, update your therapeutic skills and find out first-hand how dermatological leaders around the world are currently treating their patients.

Our symposium this year, at Le Centre Sheraton in Montreal, promises to be an informative and engaging experience. You'll learn about a number of new drugs that will soon be available for treatment as well as innovative approaches for treating various dermatological diseases.

I look forward to meeting you in Montreal.

Stuart Maddin

Symposium Chairman