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Event
Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Argentine Association of Pediatric Dermatology, an institution with 35 years of impeccable public service, and the Gutierrez Children’s Hospital of Buenos Aires, the cradle of Argentine university pediatric dermatology, proudly present the First Pediatric Dermatology World Congress.
This congress offers a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual sessions, catering to modern, busy specialists from across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
The Plenary Session "Focus: Psoriasis and Vitiligo" will be held in Auditorium Juan Pablo II from 11 am to 3 pm on October 24, 2024. The Vitiligo Research Foundation (VR Foundation) will be represented by two distinguished speakers:
- "Vitiligo in Pediatric Age" by Prof. Torello Lotti
- "Mapping Vitiligo Patient Journey" by Prof. Yan Valle
- "Vitiligo: New Therapeutic Perspectives with AI" by Prof. Yan Valle
We cordially invite you to join us at the congress in Buenos Aires and delve into the universe of pediatric dermatology.
UPDATE: Watch the presentation on the Vitiligo Patient Journey Map by Yan Valle here
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