Date: Saturday 31st May
Time: 12:40pm – 1:00pm
Location: Exhibition Hall – Education Hub

Title: Optimising outcomes for psoriasis patients of colour with SOTYKTU® (deucravacitinib)z

Overview: Psoriasis patients of colour often present differently and require a nuanced approaches to treatment. Join A/Prof Michelle Rodrigues for a discussion on what to look for when assessing psoriasis in diverse skin types, practical considerations when considering systemic treatment options, tips for managing patient expectations and the role of SOTYKTU® (deucravacitinib) in psoriasis1 patients of colour.
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Speaker: A/Prof Michelle Rodrigues

Cost: Registration and cost is not required to attend this session.

Date: Sunday 1st June
Time: 12:40pm – 1:00pm
Location: Exhibition Hall – Education Hub

Title: Beyond Conventional Care: The Promising Landscape of Early Intervention in Psoriasis

Overview: Hear from Professor Steve Fakharzadeh on the exciting advancements in Psoriasis treatment and new patient-centred goals of therapy.

Speaker: Prof Steve Fakharzadeh

Cost: Registration and cost is not required to attend this session   

Date: Saturday 31st May
Time: 12:40pm – 1:00pm
Location: Exhibition Hall – Meet The Expert Stage

Title: Navigating the gap between patients’ priorities and established treatment targets in AD and PN

Overview: What is the most burdensome symptom for patients living with Atopic Dermatitis (AD) and/or
Prurigo Nodularis (PN)? Join expert Prof. John Su and learn about the clinical presentation of these
conditions and the unique impact on patients’ lives. How do we manage patient experience and
measure their response to treatment? What are the patient’s goals for treatment? Discover the
answers in this insightful session.

Speaker: Prof. John Su Adjunct Clinical Professor, Monash University, Eastern Health Clinical Director of Dermatology, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Australia Director, ISHI dermatology Honorary Fellow, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital

Cost: Registration and cost is not required to attend this session.

Date: Sunday 1st June
Time: 12:40pm – 1:00pm
Location: Exhibition Hall – Meet The Expert Stage

Title: Melanoma early detection, ACEMID and you

Overview: The Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis (ACEMID) represents a unique collaborative research initiative aimed at advancing the early detection of melanoma in Australia and the world. Our goal will be achieved through the integration of high-quality 3D photography, digital dermoscopy, and longitudinal follow-up, all supported by clinical data, risk assessments, polygenic risk evaluations, proteomic studies, and meticulously curated histopathology. Consumer engagement is fundamental to the project, with multiple initiatives centred around the acceptance of the technology, its value, confidence, and trust. The ACEMID consortium is also exploring a key area: the impact of these technologies on healthcare providers, including GPs, skin cancer specialists, dermatologists, and other clinicians involved in the care of patients with pigmented lesions.

Speaker: Prof Pablo Fernandez Penas

Cost: Registration and cost is not required to attend this session.

Date: Monday 2nd June  
Time: 12:40pm – 1:00pm
Location: Exhibition Hall – Meet The Expert Stage

Title: Managing SLE and cutaneous manifestations of SLE

Overview: Please join A/Prof Amanda Saracino and Dr Kevin Su for an engaging Meet the Expert session on Managing SLE and Cutaneous Manifestations of SLE. This Q&A style session will address multidisciplinary care across Dermatology and Rheumatology, treat to target approaches and treatment options in SLE management.

Presenters: A/Prof Amanda Saracino and Dr Kevin Su

Cost: Registration and cost is not required to attend this session.