SCIENTIFIC MEETING DAY 2
22 November 2026, Sunday

SESSION 10 - RESEARCH STUDIES
Residents and students will present the findings of their research studies during this session. A prize will be given for the top presentation.
Session 10 - Programme Details
ONE FARRER HOTEL GRAND BALLROOM, LEVEL 6
7:00am - 7:30am | REGISTRATION | |
7:30am - 8:30am | RESEARCH STUDIES | |
CHAIRPERSON | Dr YEW Yik Weng | |
SESSION 11 - RESIDENTS' CHALLENGE
The Resident's Challenge pits dermatology trainees from the various Asian societies and Singapore together in a fun and interesting knowledge and photo-based challenge quiz. Everyone's a winner in this exciting event meant to foster cohesion among the international trainees.
Session 11 - Programme Details
ONE FARRER HOTEL GRAND BALLROOM, LEVEL 6
8:30am - 9:45am | RESIDENTS' CHALLENGE | |
FACILITATORS | Dr WU Xiaotian | |
SESSION 12 - DIAGNOSTICS IN DERMATOLOGY - WHAT'S NEW
Session 12 - Programme Details
ONE FARRER HOTEL GRAND BALLROOM, LEVEL 6
CO-CHAIRPERSONS | Adj A/Prof LEOW Yung Hian | |
9:45am - 10:00am | Contact Dermatitis: A Review of the latest Allergens of the Year | |
10:00am - 10:15am | Patch Testing for Evaluation of Drug Allergies | |
10:15am - 10:30am | What's New in Genetic Testing | |
10:30am - 10:45am | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | |

SESSION 13 - NSC LECTURE
Professor Roy Chan, Emeritus Consultant, NSC will be delivering the NSC Lecture. An experienced dermatologist with more than 40 years of experience, Prof Chan was the former Director of NSC and a pioneer in sexual health.
Session 13 - Programme Details
ONE FARRER HOTEL GRAND BALLROOM, LEVEL 6
10.45am - 11:30am | NSC LECTURE | |
CHAIRPERSON | A/Prof CHUA Sze Hon | |
SPEAKER | Prof Roy CHAN | |

PHARMA-SPONSORED LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
SESSION 14 - ECZEMA / ANTI-PIGMENTATION
This symposium aims to explore new insights in eczema and skin pigmentation, with the focus on advances in topical and over-the-counter therapies.
Session 14 - Programme Details
ONE FARRER HOTEL GRAND BALLROOM, LEVEL 6
11:30am - 11:45am | BENTO LUNCH COLLECTION | |
11:45am - 12:45pm | PHARMA-SPONSORED LUNCH SYMPOSIUM | |
CHAIRPERSON / SPEAKER | ANTI-PIGMENTATION AND SUN PROTECTION | |
SPEAKER | EMOLLIENTS IN ATOPY / ECZEMA | |
SESSION 15 - CLINICO-PATHOLOGICAL CONFERENCE
4 interesting and challenging cases will be presented in this interactive forum, for which the histopathology findings are crucial in determining the final diagnosis.
Session 15 - Programme Details
ONE FARRER HOTEL GRAND BALLROOM, LEVEL 6
12.45pm - 2:00pm | CLINICO-PATHOLOGICAL CONFERENCE | |
CHAIRPERSON | Adj Prof TAN Suat Hoon | |
DERMATOPATHOLOGISTS | Dr Joel LIM Dr Michelle LIANG | |
SESSION 16 - SYMPOSIUM ON CHRONIC SKIN DISORDERS
A comprehensive overview of the latest insights in the management of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and various skin health conditions, as well as the role of phototherapy.
Session 16 - Programme Details
ONE FARRER HOTEL GRAND BALLROOM, LEVEL 6
CO-CHAIRPERSONS | Adj A/Prof CHONG Wei Sheng | |
2:00pm - 2:30pm | Filling Burden Gaps in Atopic Dermatitis - The Global Atopic Dermatitis Atlas Project | |
2:30pm - 2:45pm | Relevance of Phototherapy in the Era of Biologics | |
2:45pm - 3:00pm | Management of Psoriasis in the Era of Small Molecules and Biosimilars | |
3:00pm - 3:15pm | Approach to Managing Difficult Skin Health Conditions | |
3:15pm - 3:30pm | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | |

PHARMA-SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM
SESSION 17 - UNCOVER URTICARIA: DECODING CSU
Join us for an engaging tea symposium that brings science and clinical practice together in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). This session offers a concise and practical overview of CSU, starting with a clear look at the underlying pathophysiology and the mechanisms that drive persistent disease activity. Through a clinical lens, the discussion will highlight key manifestations and important red flags to support earlier recognition and timely referral in everyday practice. The speaker will also briefly review the current treatment landscape, weaving in recent scientific insights and relevant guideline updates to illustrate how evolving knowledge informs real‑world management. Designed to be clinically relevant, this session aims to support more confident decision‑making and optimize care for patients living with CSU.
Session 17 - Programme Details
ONE FARRER HOTEL GRAND BALLROOM, LEVEL 6
3:30pm - 4:00pm | PHARMA-SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM | |
CHAIRPERSON | Dr TEE Shang Ian | |
SPEAKER | PD Dr. Pavel KOLKHIR | |
SESSION 18 - SYMPOSIUM ON ACNE AND PIGMENTARY DISORDERS
An update of the latest emerging therapies for acne and pigmentary disorders.
Session 18 - Programme Details
ONE FARRER HOTEL GRAND BALLROOM, LEVEL 6
CO-CHAIRPERSONS | Prof GOH Chee Leok | |
4:00pm - 4:15pm | Jak Inhibitors - New hope or hype for Vitiligo patients? | |
4:15pm - 4:30pm | Pigmentary Disorders in Skin of Colour | |
4:30pm - 4:45pm | Advances in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris | |
4:45pm - 5:00pm | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | |
5:00pm - 5:20pm | PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND CLOSING ADDRESS | |
5.20pm | END OF SCIENTIFIC MEETING DAY 2 | |