Fondation René Touraine - International Foundation for Dermatology

07/01/2026

✨ The WCRSD Scientific Committee wishes you an inspiring 2026! ✨

This year, let’s advance genetics, innovative therapies, and patient-centered care for rare skin diseases.

Join us at the World Congress on Rare Skin Diseases in Versailles — where science meets collaboration to shape the future of dermatology.

🔗 Discover the program: https://wcrsd.com/en/program
📅 Register now: https://wcrsd.com/en/registration

05/01/2026

The René Touraine Foundation wishes you a year filled with health, inspiration, and beautiful projects.

As we begin 2026, our Kickstarter campaign adventure continues for 2 more days. If you'd like to be part of this journey celebrating the link between skin and emotions, it's still possible to join us.

👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fondrt/ma-peau-raconte-le-livre

Thank you for your trust and support. 🙏

22/12/2025

2025 : A Year of Commitment and Achievements for the René Touraine Foundation 🌟

As the year comes to an end, we are proud to share with you the highlights that marked 2025 for the René Touraine Foundation, dedicated to dermatology and skin health.

🔬 International Scientific Outreach: Our SPIN2025 congress, SPIN symposiums and participation to national or regional societies conferences enabled us to disseminate advances in dermatological research & patients care and strengthen international collaborations. A strong commitment alongside partners that demonstrates our determination to advance the discipline on a global scale.

📚 Ma peau raconte: A Project Supported by you Thanks to your generosity, our crowdfunding campaign for the book "Ma peau raconte" has already raised
8 710€. A huge thank you to all our contributors who are bringing this unique project to life, highlighting the psychological component of skin diseases.
There's still time to support us 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fondrt/ma-peau-raconte-le-livre

🎨 "My Skin is a Mirror": An Inspiring Drawing Competition With the theme "My skin is a mirror," we received over 70 drawings from 16 countries, showcasing incredible creativity and diverse perspectives on skin health. This international participation demonstrates the universal resonance of dermatological issues and the power of art to raise awareness and break down barriers.

📰 Research Valorization: Publication of several articles in Therapeutics in Dermatology, dissemination of our work to the medical community, active support for the European ERN-Skin network, and development of SPIN e-learning: all actions that contribute to continuing education and knowledge sharing.

World Congress on Rare Skin Diseases, July 1-3, 2026 - Call for abstracts has just closed: thank you very much for your valuable contribution!
Register by Feb. 28 to take advantage of the early bird rate.

This year 2025 would not have been possible without the commitment of our experts, partners, donors, and the entire dermatological community.

Together, let's continue to advance research and share knowledge worldwide for better understanding and management of skin diseases.

Thank you and see you in 2026 for new projects!

Quand les enfants transforment leur maladie en art.

19/12/2025

🤝 The Global Alliance Uniting Vitiligo Patient Organizations

Since 2018, the Vitiligo International Patient Organizations Committee (VIPOC) has been building a worldwide movement — one voice for vitiligo patients.

As an official NGO based in Paris, VIPOC brings together patient organizations across continents to:
📌 Amplify patient voices in national, regional, and international healthcare bodies
📌 Support research and collaborate with leading pharmaceutical innovators
📌 Drive awareness and education on vitiligo and its impact on quality of life

Through international conferences, member networks, and strategic partnerships with global leaders in dermatology, VIPOC is transforming how vitiligo is understood, treated, and supported.

Join the movement. One voice. Global impact.

https://www.vipoc.org/

VIPOC is the worldwide alliance of vitiligo patient organizations build in 2018 during the first Vitiligo International Patient Organizations Conference and is now an official NGO based in Paris.

17/12/2025

🩺 150 articles to make dermatology accessible to all

From acne to eczema, from the latest therapeutic breakthroughs to prevention tips — we've created 150 articles specially adapted for everyone.

Clear, accessible, and rigorous content to help you better understand your skin and discover the innovative treatments available.

Because quality medical information should be within everyone's reach.

Discover them here: https://www.therapeutique-dermatologique.org/

L’information proposée sur therapeutique-dermatologique.org est issue du livre de référence en dermatologie francophone « Thérapeutique Dermatologique (...)

12/12/2025

Our partner ERN-Skin has just finished its 2025 board!

We are impressed by its investment for years to improve the lives of patients suffering from rare skin diseases.

Congratulations to all ERN-Skin members👏

A huge thank you to all ERN-Skin members who joined us for the 2025 ERN-Skin board meeting on December 11th-12 in Paris, France.

Your hard work and engagement are very valuable for our network.

And we cannot wait for the impact we can achieve together in 2026!

Stay tuned next week for the meeting insights!

11/12/2025

📢 It is still time to watch SPIN Fundamentals 2025 e-learning!

📌 4 trainings
📌 All UEMS-certified
📌 For beginner Healthcare Professionals in the field of chronic inflammatory skin diseases

Subscribe for free 👉🏼 https://www.spindermatology.org/knowledge-center?q=&access%5B%5D=42076

10/12/2025

Thank you for your incredible support !

A heartfelt thank you to everyone supporting our crowdfunding campaign in Kickstarter to publish the book “The Story of my Skin” featuring artwork created by children living with skin conditions.
We've reached €6,251; and your support is giving real visibility to the young artists whose work we wish to share with the world.

Special thanks to for their article about the project.

💛 How you can help now

➡️ Share the project with friends, colleagues, or communities

➡️ Spread the Kickstarter link

➡️ Encourage others to join the adventure

📘 Important information for French contributors

As the René Touraine Foundation is a French public-interest organization, all French tax residents (individuals or companies) will automatically receive a tax receipt after the campaign ends.
👉 This applies to everyone who has contributed or will contribute. The tax receipt allows you to benefit from a tax deduction, significantly reducing the actual cost of your contribution.

Every contribution helps. Every share matters. Every gesture moves the project forward.

Thank you again for your support.

🔗 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fondrt/ma-peau-raconte-le-livre

Quand les enfants transforment leur maladie en art.

08/12/2025

Training Today’s Fellows to Become Tomorrow’s Experts

Since 1993, the René Touraine Foundation has been investing in young talent through our international mobility fellowship program.

Our impact:

🎓 130 fellowships awarded

🌍 Fellows from 27 countries

📚 90+ scientific publications generated

⭐ Numerous former fellows now recognized as international experts

These fellowships enable young researchers, clinicians, and healthcare workers to train at reference centers worldwide, acquire concrete skills, and build lasting collaborations that directly benefit patients with skin diseases.

05/12/2025

💙💚💗 The René Touraine Foundation supports the Rare Diseases March 2025

The Alliance Maladies Rares is organizing the Rare Diseases March on Saturday, December 6, 2025, as part of the AFM-Telethon.

📍 Meet at 1:00 PM at the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris for a 6 km solidarity walk.

A festive and colorful event to make the rare diseases community more visible, demonstrate our unity, and support research.

👕 Dress code: pink, blue, and green – the colors of rare diseases!

The René Touraine Foundation encourages patients, their loved ones, and dermatology healthcare professionals to join this solidarity mobilization.

✍️ Register now: https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/6QQZVXY

03/12/2025

Why rheumatologists, ophthalmologists, internists, geneticists and hematologists also register to the 3rd World Congress on Rare Skin Diseases?

Because rare skin diseases require a multidisciplinary approach!

The sessions at WCRSD 2026 address medical and scientific topics that extend far beyond dermatology :

👁️ Ocular damages and retinal disorders, essential insights for ophthalmologists managing systemic manifestations

🔥 Autoinflammatory diseases, cutting-edge knowledge for rheumatologists and internists treating inflammatory conditions

☄️ Autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases, critical updates for immunologists and internists on systemic disorders

🧬 Genetic disorders, advanced perspectives for geneticists on rare hereditary conditions with cutaneous signs

Join us on July 1-3, 2026 for the 3rd World Congress on Rare Skin Diseases organized by Fondation René Touraine and ERN-Skin.

📝 Submit your abstract by December 20: https://www.wcrsd.com/en/call-for-abstracts

🎟️ Benefit from early bird registration by February 28: https://www.wcrsd.com/en/registration

02/12/2025

📢 The replay of SPIN 4th webinar of the 2025 series is now online!

🔎 Watch the video and obtain 1 CME point via this link👇
https://www.spindermatology.org/knowledge-center/pruritus-cutaneous-neurophysiology

📌 Free content available for 1 year