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The International School of Vitiligo & Pigmentary Disorders Barcelona, Spain 2-5 November 2011

The Vitiligo Research Foundation Presents. The International School of Vitiligo & Pigmentary Disorders Barcelona, Spain 2-5 November 2011. Who we are?

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The International School of Vitiligo & Pigmentary Disorders Barcelona, Spain 2-5 November 2011

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  1. The Vitiligo Research Foundation Presents The International School of Vitiligo & Pigmentary Disorders Barcelona, Spain 2-5 November 2011

  2. Who we are? • Firmly committed  to curing   Vitiligo, the VR Foundation  is  a philanthropic organization  funding and fast-tracking medical research globally. • Creating Synergy for Expedited Research. The world is now your R&D department. See Vitinomics.net for more details.

  3. VRF Leadership Team • Mr. Dmitry Aksenov MSc, MBA VRF Founder and President   • Mr. Dmitry Aksenov  established the Vitiligo Research Foundation as a  continuation of his medical-  research initiatives. He joined  with leading physicians  and scientists in launching the vitiligo research alliance to advance progress against  this annoying  skin  disease. Recently, he formalized  his philanthropic activities by founding the VR Foundation, which has become one of leading supporters of vitiligo research and treatment.  As an entrepreneur, Mr. Aksenov is often  said to have revolutionized Russian real estate development market and created  thousands of jobs. He has introduced  the first energy-efficient and affordable house to  the local market in 2010. He graduated with highest distinction and earned his Master of Science degree in 1989.

  4. Torello Lotti, MD, Professor of DermatologyVRF Scientific Director and Chairman , Executive Scientific Committee Full Professor of Dermatology, Dept of Dermatological Sciences, University of Florence, Italy.A world-renown expert on vitiligo, a key note lecturer at major dermatology meetings, visiting professor at several universities in homeland Italy and abroad, chairman and director of dermatology societies, a co-author , among many, of comprehensive book “Vitiligo: Problems and Solutions”, Professor Torello Lotti provides top scientific advisory to   the VRF. www.torellolotti.it VRF Leadership Team

  5. President-Elect of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, President of International Congress of Dermatology, Chair of the Communications Committee of International Society of Dermatology, Professor Jana Hercogova is best known for her excellence in research, education and training. A top presenter at key professional events, she is providing top scientific advisory to the VRF.  VRF Leadership Team • Jana Hercogova, MD, PhDScientific Director

  6. Yan Valle, MSc, MBA VRF Executive Director Dr. Yan Valle specializes in commercial applications arising from advanced technologies for almost 20 years. He currently leads our Cloud Medical Research and Management project and oversees all VRF operations. Prior to joining the VRF, he was a Director of Business Development at a leading technology company in Toronto. Before 00’s, he co-owned a consulting company that served Fortune 500 companies, governments and venture funds in emerging markets of EEMEA and LATAM. VRF Leadership Team

  7. VRF

  8. Master Class Venue and participants accommodation: • Hotel Onix Fira Llançà, 30 - 08015 Barcelona Tel: +34 93 426 00 87 Fax: +34 93 426 19 81 website: http://www.hotelonixfira.com/it/

  9. Speakers: • Prof. Augustin Alomar (Spain) • Prof. Jana Hercogova (Czech Republic) • Prof. Torello Lotti (Italy) • Dr. Yan Valle (Canada). • Participants: • Residents of Dermato-Venereology of all European Countries

  10. Preliminary Program • DAY ONE : • November 2nd, 2011 (Wednesday) • Arrival • 18:00-18:30 Presentation of the Vitiligo Research Foundation • 18:30-19:00 Presentation of the participants • 19:00-19:30 Master Class vision and mission • 19:30 Welcome cocktail and dinner

  11. Preliminary Program • Pm agenda: • Vitiligo: part I • 15:00-15:45 Epidemiology, pathophysiology • 15:45-16:30 Clinical presentation and classification • 16:30-17:15 Differential diagnosis of hypomelanoses • 17:15-17:30 coffee break • 17:30-19:00 Case presentations • 21:00 Dinner • DAY TWO November 3rd, 2011 (Thursday) • Am agenda: • Skin pigmentation: basic principles • 8:30-9:00 Case presentations • 9:00-9:45 Biology of melanocyte • 9:45-10:30 Patophysiology of melanocytes • 10:30-10:45 coffee break • 10:45-11:30 Color of the skin • 11:30-12:15 Quality of life in pigmentary skin disorders • 12:15-13:00 Case presentations • 13:00-15:00 Lunch

  12. Preliminary Program • Pm agenda: • Hypermelanoses • 15:00-15:45 Melasma – epidemiology, classification, pathophysiology • 15:45-16:30 Melasma differential diagnosis • 16:30-16:45 coffee break • 16:45-17:30 Melasma and hypermelanoses medical treatments • 17:30-18:15 Melasma and hypermelanoses physical treatments and combination therapy • 18:15-18:00 Case presentations • 21:00 dinner • DAY THREE • November 4th, 2011 (Friday) • Vitiligo: part II • Am agenda: • 8:30-9:00 Case presentations • 9:00-9:45 Medical treatments • 9:45-10:30 Surgical treatments • 10:30 coffee break • 10:45-11:30 Physical treatments • 11:30-12:15 Combination therapy • 12:15-13:00 Case presentations • 13:00-15:00 lunch

  13. Preliminary Program • DAY FOUR • November 5th, 2011 (Saturday) • Naevi and melanoma • 8:30-9:00 Case presentations • 9:00-9:45 Melanocytic naevi • 9:45-10:30 Melanoma – epidemiology, etiopathogenesis and prevention • 10:30-10:45 coffee break • 10:45-11:30 Diagnosis – clinical and instrumental • 11:30-12:15 Therapeutic approach to melanoma • 12:15-13:00 Controversies in melanoma • 13:00 Closing ceremony and participations certificates • 13:30 Farewell lunch • Departure

  14. Organizers : • - Chair of Local Organizing Committee: Prof. Augustin Alomar (Spain) • - Chair of the Intersocieties Liaison Committee: Prof. Jana Hercogova (Czech Republic) • - Chair of the Standing Scientific Committe: Prof. Torello Lotti (Italy) • - Chair of the Standing Committee for Investigation on Pigmentary Disorders: Dr. Yan Valle (Canada).

  15. Organizing secretariat: Vitiligo Research Foundation VR Foundation, Inc. 1, Penn plaza, suite 6205 New York, NY 10119 USA Toll free Phone: 1-855-966-3555 Email:  info@vrfoundation.org

  16. To participate to the selections of the invited Residents, please reply by September 30, 2011 by email, enclosing CV, to: Alessandra Fabbri Palmieri VRF secretariat- Italian office Via G.Giusti, 7 50121 Firenze Mobile +39 328 6214588 Email: a.palmieri@vrfoundation.org Meet us on Facebook :http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100002867053350

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