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- 12 Oct `16'Escape Colorism. Be True You' by Vitiligo Bond
Learn how to use emotional intelligence to liberate your authentic power, creativity and happiness. Speakers include: Siman, conference host Jeremy Mincey, celebrity co-host Dr. Richard Huggins, dermatologist Dr. Tabia Akintobi, Director Morehous... - 20 Sep `16Vitiligo International Symposium in Rome
A two-day International Vitiligo Symposium is being organized by our colleagues Mauro Picardo and Alain Taieb. Registration and full details are here. - 20 Sep `16XXI Master Class On Vitiligo In Kazakhstan
Will be held alongside the Regional Conference Of Dermatovenereologists and Cosmetologists of Republic of Kazakhstan in Shymkent. Details - 06 Sep `16New York Vitiligo Support Group Meeting
The guest speaker will be pediatric dermatologist Dr. Diana Lee, who will be speaking about children and vitiligo. There will also be a brief research updates presentation, as well as some Q&A time with Dr. McLellan. Food will be served! Wedn... - 14 Jul `16Master Class On Vitiligo In Pediatric Age
will be held alongside International Forum on Paediatric Dermatology, which will take place in Rome (Italy), on October 5-7, 2017. This is an exciting opportunity to meet the international experts of pediatric dermatology and discuss with them abo... - 14 Jul `162nd Winter Consensus Conference Of Dermatology
This conference is being organized by the World Health Academy Of Dermatology in the Eternal City - Rome - on December 4, 2016. Organizers want to build on the success of the first conference, which was held in Kitzbhel in 2012 and attended by the... - 29 Jun `16Annual Master Class on Vitiligo in India
Our annual Master Class on Vitiligo and Pigmentary Disorders will be held this time in Hyderabad (India) on September 9-10, 2016, under the Chairmanship of Prof. Davinder Parsad. - 29 Jun `16Palestine Pan Arab Master Class on Vitiligo
This master-class will be held alongside 15th Pan Arab Congress of Dermatology and Venereology, jointly with the 4th International Palestinian Congress, in Ramallah (Palestine) on 8-10 November 2016. The Congress Chairman is Dr. Riad Mashal. A pan... - 07 Jun `16Melanocyte transplantation workshop in Croatia
Melanocyte transplantation workshop by Professor Davinder Parsad, MD, PhD will be organized in Zagreb, Croatia, on June 9th 2016. Co-hosted by President of Croatian Dermatovenerological Society, Professor Mirna Situm, MD, PHD and President of Croa... - 25 May `16Artwork and performance exhibition 'Embodiment'
We would like to invite you June 4th, 2016 to the exhibition of the latest artwork project by Stephanie Corne called 'Embodiment', which is an invitation to see the inner self within the self. Stephanie's work will be on display as well as her pr... - 12 Apr `16Chicago Vitiligo Meetup April 2016
We'll review a new vitiligo treatment guide, provide feedback, support each other. Meet others with vitiligo, talk about treatments you've tried, laugh, and support each other. When: Saturday, April 16, 2016 10:00 a.m.Where: Corner Bakery Cafe, Ol... - 25 Feb `16NY Vitiligo Support Group Meeting on March 9
will be on Wednesday, March 9, at 6:30-8:00 PM, on the 11th floor of NYU's Ambulatory Care Center at 240 East 38th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. We are excited to have have guest speaker Dr. Jennifer Wolkin attend this meeting, who will dis... - 11 Jan `16Vitiligo Working Group meeting
4th annual meeting of the Vitiligo Working Group is planned during the 12th Annual Skin of Color Society Symposium being held in Washington, DC on March 3, 2016 at the Marriott Marquis. The Symposium will bring together international colleagues, r... - 11 Jan `16Shweta Association
1st Ever Walk and Run for Vitiligo Awareness will be held on Sunday, 31st January 2016 at 6 am.Categories: 3-5-10 km. Venue: Taljai Tekdi, PuneFor details and registration go to: www.myshweta.org - 14 Dec `15Vitiligo Rally 2016 Team meeting
All USA Vitiligo Groups are welcome and invited to participate. Agenda is as follows: Pat: Role Call - Planning team Pat: Rules of the road for this meeting Valarie: Welcome - *Special Welcome. Special Thanks to Cawanda's Daughter for our WVD Art,... - 09 Dec `15XVII Master Class on Vitiligo in Manaus, Brazil
XVII Master Class on Vitiligo in Brazil will focus on therapeutic options for vitiligo, including ethno-botanical or 'traditional medicines' of Amazon tribes. When: June 10, 2016 from 9 am to 6 pm.Where: Manaus, Brazil Program details - 09 Dec `15XVI Master Class on Vitiligo and Pigmentary Disorders in Jakarta, Indonesia
Our XVI Master Class on Vitiligo and Pigmentary Disorders will be held in conjunction with the 12th International Congress of International Society of Cosmetic Dermatology. This year congress' theme is 'New Horizon in Cosmetic Dermatology.' Differ... - 16 Nov `15NY Vitiligo Support Group first meeting in 2016
Our next Vitiligo Support Group meeting be on Wednesday, January 6, at 6:30-8:00 PM, on the 11th floor of NYU's Ambulatory Care Center on 240 East 38th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (same location as our last meeting)! For more details, plea... - 04 Nov `152nd WVD Planning Committee Meeting
Second World Vitiligo Day 2016 Planning Committee Meeting will be held via teleconference on Thursday, November 5 @ 7pm. For more details, please contact: Valarie Molyneaux, President/CEOVITFriends Vitiligo Support Group'Support our cause - Vitil... - 22 Oct `15XV Master Class On Vitiligo in New York
MASTERS OF VITILIGO AND PIGMENTATION When: Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 12:30-5 PMWhere: Mt Sinai Roosevelt Hospital Conference Rooms A-C; 1000 Tenth Ave., New YorkParticipants will be able to: Develop a paradigm by which to address the need for ... - 22 Oct `15VITFriends NY Meetup
We are celebrating out One Year Anniversary of our support group and we want you to join us. Food and drinks will be served. If you would like to attend, please RSVP soon with your contact info because spaces are limited. Contact Shazaad at Vitili... - 20 Sep `15Vitfriends NY Vitiligo Support Group Meeting
We are celebrating our One Year Anniversary with a support group meeting. At our meeting, we will discuss all topics related to vitiligo such as: treatment, coverup products, mental/emotional coping mechanisms and much more. This event is not to b... - 09 Sep `15NY Vitiligo Support Group meeting
We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting, which will be on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 PM on the 11th floor of NYU's Ambulatory Care Center on 240 East 38th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (same location as our last meeting)! ... - 06 Aug `15NY Vitiligo Support Group Meeting
We are excited to let you all know that our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on the 11th floor of NYU's Ambulatory Care Center on 240 East 38th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. During this meeting... - 07 Jul `15Sydney Vitiligo Support Meeting
Saturday 25th JulyTime: 2-4pmAddress: 48 Harrow Rd, Stanmore 2048, Sydney Please confirm your attendance to Tanya Tyler .
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