Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID)

08/14/2025

The countdown is on—less than one month until the 54th Annual ESDR Meeting kicks off in Antwerp, September 10–13!

This year’s program brings together a prestigious lineup of speakers from across Europe and around the world, covering the latest in investigative dermatology and skin science.

If you’re planning to attend, let us know in the comments—and explore the full speaker list here:
🔗 https://esdrmeeting.org/program/speakers/

08/13/2025

It’s Where-to Wednesday! Featuring an upcoming travel opportunity to connect, collaborate, and advance global skin science.
This week's destination spotlight: Gleneden Beach, Oregon, October 16–20, for the 72nd Annual Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin: Mechanistic Insights into Emerging Therapeutic Platforms.
Explore how the skin is shaping the future of RNA, gene, and cell therapies.
montagnasymposium.org


Where-to Wednesday: Oregon, Oct 16–20, 2025 for the 72nd Montagna Symposium
More info: https://montagnasymposium.org

Mechanistic Insights into Emerging Therapeutic PlatformsOct. 16-20, 2025Location: Salishan Lodge, Gleneden Beach, OregonRegister Now

08/07/2025

SID is proud to support early-career investigators presenting at the 2025 ESDR Meeting in Antwerp!

Catherine Pei-ju Lu, PhD (NYU Grossman School of Medicine) and Jean Christopher Chamcheu, PhD (Louisiana State University) have been awarded ISID/ESDR Young Collegiality Travel Grants to support their participation.

Dr. Lu’s research focuses on autoimmune mechanisms in hidradenitis suppurativa, while Dr. Chamcheu is advancing work in melanoma and skin cancers.

In addition to presenting their research, they’ll connect with local host institutions to build collaborative ties through the ESDR.

These travel grants are one way SID supports global scientific exchange. To learn more about opportunities for members, visit https://sidnet.org/membership/join/

 Choose your membership category You can join the SID by selecting the membership category below that best suits you and completing the online application. Your SID Membership will expire 1 year from the date you join. You will receive an email reminder 30 days prior to your expiration date. I...

08/06/2025

It’s Where-to Wednesday! Learn about an upcoming destination to connect, collaborate, and advance global skin science.
This week: Antwerp, September 10–13, for the 54th Annual ESDR Meeting.
Join fellow investigators for high-impact presentations and international collaborations on investigative dermatology.
esdrmeeting.org


Where-to Wednesday: Antwerp, Sept 10–13, 2025, for the 54th Annual ESDR Meeting
More info: https://esdrmeeting.org

Global Health Travel Award: 10 February to 10 March 2025Abstract Submission: 10 March to 02 June 2025Travel grants applications: 10 March to 02 June 2025Late Breaking Abstract Submission: 1-18 July 202Early Registration Fees: 9 July 2025, until 11:59 PM CEST

07/30/2025

🚨 DEADLINE ALERT: This Friday, 8/1, is the last day to submit abstracts for the Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin, which will convene October 16-20 in Gleneden Beach, Oregon.

Review submission guidelines and info on young investigator travel grants sponsored by SID and a number of other global dermatology societies: https://montagnasymposium.org/travel-awards/

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your research and learn from colleagues about emerging paradigms in personalized medicine!

07/30/2025

Introducing "Where-to Wednesday", featuring an upcoming meeting where SID members can connect, collaborate, and advance global skin science.
This week's destination: St. Louis, September 3–5, for the 18th International Workshop on Langerhans Cells and Related Myeloid Cells of the Skin.
Explore cutting-edge research on skin-resident immune cells and connect with leaders in immunodermatology.
langerhans.org

at WashU Medicine September 3-5, 2025 We are proud to announce that the 18th International Workshop on Langerhans Cells (LC2025) will take place from September 3-5, 2025, hosted on the campus of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Since its inception in Oslo, Nor...

07/30/2025

From St. Louis to Singapore, the second half of 2025 and early 2026 is packed with opportunities to connect with colleagues, share findings, and advance skin science around the world.

Here’s your quick guide to upcoming meetings across the SID network:
sidnet.org/resources/other-scientific-meetings

Whether you’re planning to present, attend, or partner—there’s something for everyone invested in cutting-edge dermatology research.

Upcoming Meetings 2025 Langerhans Meeting “18th INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON LANGERHANS CELLS – and Related Myeloid Cells of the Skin” September 3-5, 2025 St. Louis, MO, USA www.langerhans.org 54th Annual ESDR Meeting September 10-13, 2025 Antwerp, Belgium https://esdrmeeting.org/ 2025 Montagna S...

07/17/2025

Congratulations once again to Dr. David Bickers, recipient of the 2025 Stephen Rothman Memorial Award—the Society’s highest honor.
Dr. Bickers’ leadership, mentorship, and research contributions have left a lasting mark on investigative dermatology.
Watch his acceptance remarks: https://vimeo.com/1091445258

Ceremony honoring David Bickers, MD, the 2025 Stephen Rothman Awardee.

07/10/2025

📣 Just announced!
The SID 2027 Annual Meeting will be held May 12–15, 2027 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.

This marks a return to the same venue that hosted the 2018 IID Meeting, and we look forward to bringing SID members back to a familiar and favorite spot.

🌟 But don’t forget:
SID 2026 heads to Chicago next! We’ll see you in the Windy City May 13–16, 2026.

07/10/2025

What role will personalized medicine play in the future of dermatology?
Watch Dr. Thomas Leung’s 2025 State-of-the-Art Lecture on tailoring treatments using immunology, genomics, and wound biology.
View the lecture: https://vimeo.com/1091451584

Watch the 2025 SID State of the Art Plenary Lecture 2, presented by Thomas Leung, MD, PhD.

07/10/2025

Watch Dr. Michel Gilliet’s 2025 Eugene Farber Lecture from :
🔬 Psoriasis: From Molecular Endotypes to Treatment Resistance
As Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Lausanne, Dr. Gilliet has made pivotal contributions to our understanding of immune activation in psoriatic skin. Catch his talk on how molecular profiling may guide the next generation of therapies.
🎥 Watch now: https://vimeo.com/1091451391

Watch the 2025 SID Farber Lecture presented by Michel Gilliet, MD.

07/03/2025

Explore the mechanisms driving skin development and disease with Dr. George Sen.
In this State-of-the-Art lecture from , Dr. Sen explores epidermal regulation at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels.
🎥 Watch the session: https://vimeo.com/1091452034

Watch the 2025 SID State of the Art Plenary Lecture 3, presented by George Sen, PhD.