Under the patronage of the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences, the 4th edition of Dubai International Academy of Dermatopathology and Dubai International Academy of Laser and Aesthetic Dermatology – DIAD DIAL, will be held from the 10th to 12th of February 2022 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Dubai International Financial Center.
The conference is unique is in covering two major subspecialties of dermatology; dermatopathology and aesthetic and laser medicine. Lectures and workshops will be held in parallel in two main halls, and separate workshop rooms. In total, the conference will have 120 hours of scientific content, including more than 82 scientific lectures and 32 workshops.
The conference features more than 40 speakers from around the globe, including and not limited to, senior doctors and specialized researchers from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, India, the Gulf countries, Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan. The meeting will be held with the participation of more than 700 specialists in dermatopathology, dermatology, laser, and aesthetic medicine.
The conference will be held in cooperation with several international societies, including the International Society of Dermatopathology, the American Society of Dermatopathology, and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, in addition to several regional and local societies, including the Emirates Society of Dermatology, the Omani Society of Dermatology, the Egyptian Society of Dermatopathology, and many others.
Dr. Fayza Al Ali, Chairman of DIAD DIAL, quoted “This unique conference focuses on two pillars of challenges in dermatology: the diagnostic challenge, which is pathology, and the treatment challenge in aesthetic medicine. This event discusses the latest scientific challenges in both sides separately”
She added, "The Dermatopathology conference aims to bridge the gap caused by the absence of specialized medical conferences in this particular field. Dermatopathology is undoubtedly a crucial specialty in diagnosing many skin diseases and tumors”.
As for the laser and cosmetic dermatology conference, she said: “We aim through the presented scientific papers and workshops, to update doctors with the latest devices that are rapidly developing in this field, as well as to introduce the best experiences globally in the field of cosmetic injections, antiaging medicine, and non-surgical methods of restoration”.
H.E. Abdullah bin Sougat, Executive Director of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Award for Medical Sciences, confirmed that supporting this dual conference stems from the Award’s commitment to support all endeavors that would improve the performance of healthcare professionals. He added, “In light of the rapid and successive research and technological developments in the world, especially in the field of dermatology, It is important to have such specialized conferences. Also, this will promote the regional and international medical tourism sector in Dubai”
