The SID strives to offer programming that reaches all members of the dermatology community—from researchers and clinicians to residents and members of industry.

New programs are in development to position the SID as a resource all of our colleagues can count on to deliver the latest in cutting-edge dermatologic science.

SID launches project on The Burden of Skin Disease Co-Morbidities
with Washington, DC conference.
Late last year SID launched its new project on The Burden of Skin Disease Co-Morbidities.  The project is a follow-up to the Burden of Skin Disease Report released in 2005.

The purpose of the project is to examine the state of the science on non dermatologic co-morbidities of dermatologic conditions in order to develop a research agenda and make other recommendations bearing on public and professional education.

SID’s program will be launched by a one and a half day invited conference scheduled for October 15-16, 2008 in Washington, DC.  Attendees will include representatives from academia, government and industry. Presentations will include state-of-the art research on the disease associations with a focus on the following pairings:

·         Dermatotoxicity (Acute and late effects on skin, hair and nails as a result of treatments for non-dermatologic disease), with a focus in oncology

·         Dermatologic disease and psychiatric disease, with a focus on acne

·         Cutaneous disease and cardiovascular disease, with a focus on psoriasis 

For more information on this project contact Becky Minnillo

Webcasts of the SID Basics of Skin:  Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology Course, offered in Miami in December of 2007, is available for purchase online.  You can access the lectures in packages based on category or view the entire course via the web! 

You can now purchase the lectures on DVD.

Basics of Skin: Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology is specifically designed for:

• Scientists working in both public and private research in the sectors of drug discovery, product development, and clinical research
• PhDs transitioning into cutaneous biology research from other disciplines
• Pharmaceutical professionals in strategic marketing or intellectual property

The goal of the Basics of Skin Course is to provide a solid understanding of the skin, skin disorders and how therapeutics works within the dermal environment. 

SID Announces Launch of Webcast/Podcast Program

As part of its new technology initiative, the SID is pleased to announce the launch of a series of webcasts of educational sessions from its 68th Annual Meeting, held May 9-12, 2007.  The service is free of charge.  Click here to access webcasts.