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I didn't manage to attend the conference today, but caught up with some of the delegates and dermatologists at The President's Dinner, hosted by Prof Roy Chan. I speak with new and past guests of the podcast, including Prof Jean Bologna, Prof Martin Rocken, Prof Rachel Watson, Dr Mark Tang, Dr Sandra Lee aka Dr Pimple Popper, Dr Ahmed Kazmi and Prof Lars French.
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Day 2 of the World Congress of Dermatology was packed with an amazing programme! I speak with colleagues A/Profs Joyce Lee and Steven Thng, as well as colleagues from around the globe Drs Hashim Kadarbhai, George Cotsarelis, John McGrath, and fellow podcasters of the Spot Diagnosis Podcast from the Skin Health Institute in Australia.
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Day 1 of the World Congress of Dermatology 2023 with Dr Etienne Wang on the floor at Suntec City Convention Centre. I catch up with dermatologists and colleagues from all over the world, as well as my co-hosts, on the first day of the WCD.
I will be podcasting from the WCD every day this week, reporting on the exciting sessions and happenings at this historic event! Subscribe and stay tuned!
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Touching base with Prof Roy Chan, President of the WCD, as we hit 10,000 registrations for the upcoming WCD. We discuss the journey to this point, how the scientific programme is shaping up, and what delegates can expect at the WCD in Singapore.A gentle reminder also for all foreign delegates:Fill up your Immigration Checkpoint Authority (ICA) formhttps://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/sg-arrival-cardDon't forget your Vaccination Certificate, especially for Yellow Fever-endemic countries.Bring a re-usable water bottleBring headphones or earphones to listen to overflow sessions on the WCD2023 app!Online registration closed on 23 June, but on site registration will be available.
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My co-host Ellie is working on an MBA - so we discuss the benefits of further education for dermatologists. Then I speak with Dr Rachel Watson, our new executive director of the Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) and A*STAR Skin Research Laboratory (A*SRL). We discuss we decision to move to Singapore, and the state of skin/hair research in Singapore... and of course what she loves about her new home!Register for the WCD 2023 if you haven't already!https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/registration/
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Sashen and I discuss an exciting new paper that shines light on why our hairs grey, and whether this means we might have new approaches to reversing greying. Then, I speak with Dr Sandra Lee, also known as Dr Pimple Popper, whose social media and TV content has demystified and educated the public on common dermatologic procedures. We discuss why humans are so fascinated with comedone extractions, and what she is looking forward to for the upcoming WCD in July.Online registration for the WCD 2023 is still open! https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/registration/
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Ellie just spoke at a seminar about Behavioural Insights for Better Skin Health and we discuss how we can address behavioural issues in some skin conditions. Then I interview Prof Goh Chee Leok, Senior Consultant at the National Skin Centre, on his passion for both contact and cosmetic dermatology, and his opinions on how these disparate fields can be advanced.
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Lester joins me to look back on the Monkeypox pandemic, what was done well and what we can learn from the handling of this WHO emergency. Then, I interview Prof John McGrath from St John's university on his work in genetic skin diseases, nurturing young researchers, and what he is most looking forward to for the upcoming WCD in July.
Late breaking abstract submission is open now until 10 March 2023.
https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/scientific-programme/abstract-submission/
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Sashen and I discuss the rise of podcasts as an entertainment, educational and science communication medium, and give a list of our favourite dermatology and science podcasts (linked below!). Then, I interview Prof Steven Thng, Senior Consultant at the National Skin Centre, whose work in pigmentary disorders and skin imaging technology has led to the development of exciting new treatment algorithms for conditions like melasma and basal cell carcinoma.
Late breaking abstract submission is open now until 10 March 2023.
https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/scientific-programme/abstract-submission/
Here are the podcasts mentioned in this episode:
Sashen's recommendations:
https://grenzzonederm.com/
https://eadv.podbean.com/
https://www.stjohnsdermacademy.com/podcasts
https://topicalpod.libsyn.com/
Etienne's recommendations:
https://www.dermatologytimes.com/podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutaneous-connection/id1520262842
https://www.nature.com/nature/articles?type=nature-podcast
https://www.newscientist.com/podcasts/
https://stemcellpodcast.com/
https://www.alieward.com/ologies
https://freakonomics.com/series/bapu/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alopecia-project/id1436648254
https://www.thebaldtruth.com/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qshd
https://thebeautybrains.com/category/other-topics/podcast-2/
https://www.allure.com/story/the-science-of-beauty-podcast-announcement-trailer
https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/heart-to-health-talk/id1560815785
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Ellie returns with a continuation of our discussion about Mental Health awareness in dermatology patients, and the role of social media in this issue. Then I speak with Prof Jean Bologna, about her practice during the pandemic, the importance of geriatric dermatology, and her anticipation of the upcoming WCD in July 2023.
Online registration for the WCD 2023 is now open!https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/registration/
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We continue our coverage of the 3rd World Skin Summit in Lima, Peru. I speak with Board Members and Speakers at the event to discuss the role of ILDS in Global Dermatology and the challenges it faces in the near future - including the seemingly simple question "What makes a dermatologist?" Guests include Dr Esther Freeman, Dr Hassan Galadari, Prof Steven Shumack, Dr Venkataram Mysore, Dr Lars French and Prof Roy Chan.
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Season 3 of The Official Podcast of the WCD kicks off with coverage of the 3rd World Skin Summit, held in Lima, Peru in October 2022.
I speak with Prof Henry Lim (Chair of the WSS), Dr Claire Fuller, Ms Jennifer Austin about the WSS and it's role in Global Dermatology. I also speak with Mr Tran Huong Troung who represents Psoriasis patient support groups from Vietnam, as well as Profs Thomas Luger and Jorge Ocampo Candiani - who are bidding to host the WCD 2027 in Munich and Guadalajara, respectively.
You can still submit your abstracts for the WCD 2023 at our website
https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/scientific-programme/abstract-submission/
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Lester, our new co-host added to the podcast roster, discusses screening derm patients for mental health issues in clinic, and how that can improve clinical care. Then I check in with Prof Roy Chan, President of the 25th WCD 2023, on how preparations for the in-person meeting next July is coming along.
Online registration for the WCD 2023 is now open!
https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/registration/
And we are also accepting abstract submissions:
https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/scientific-programme/abstract-submission/
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Ellie turns the tables on me this episode and interviews me about the recent approval of baricitinib for alopecia areata, the first ever drug FDA-approved for AA. Then, I speak with Dr Michelle Rodrigues who is the director of Chroma Dermatology in Melbourne, and spent some time training in Pigment disorders in Singapore. We discuss her practice, humanitarian work, and reflect on her time in Singapore.
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Sashen and I discuss Eblasakimab, a new-in-class biologic agent that may potentially address chronic itch in atopic dermatitis. Then I speak with Prof Tan Suat Hoon, Director of the National Skin Centre, about lessons learnt from the pandemic, and the upcoming New Building for NSC, and future of dermatology clinical care in Singapore.
**Addendum: Prof Tan referred to the SARS outbreak in 2013, she meant 2003.
Online registration for the WCD 2023 is now open! https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/registration/
And we are also accepting abstract submissions: https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/scientific-programme/abstract-submission/
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Ellie and I discuss PPI - how to involve patients in research even in the planning and conceptualisation stage. Then, I speak with Dr Evangeline (Vangee) Handog from the Asian Hospital and Medical Centre in Manila, about her role as the first woman President of the International Society of Dermatology, the work of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) and the debate about skin lightening products in her country.
Online registration for the WCD 2023 is now open!
https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/registration/
And we are also accepting abstract submissions:
https://www.wcd2023singapore.org/scientific-programme/abstract-submission/
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Sashen and I discuss this years Allergen of the Year - Aluminium. We talk about it's presentation, and the unexpected places we might encounter this potential allergen. Then, I speak with Prof Lee Haur Yueh, Head of the Dermatology Department at the Singapore General Hospital, and President of the Dermatological Society of Singapore (DSS). Did you know this year marks the 50th Anniversary of Dermatology in Singapore?
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