A warm welcome to ASDR 2025
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Australasian Society for Dermatology Research (ASDR), we are thrilled to invite you to the ASDR 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting. This year’s event will be in-person, taking place from 17th–19th July 2025 at the Translational Research Institute (TRI) in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The scientific program will feature an outstanding line-up of national and international speakers, covering the latest advancements in dermatology research, including:
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Keratinocyte Disease (including cancer) - Biology/Genetics/Genomics
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Innate Immunity and Skin Disorders
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Melanoma Genetics/Genomics/Biology
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Sponsored Session/Showcase Session
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Wound Healing and Stem Cells
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Fundamental Skin Research
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Skin Translational Research
We are particularly thrilled to welcome Prof. Harald Kittler as a plenary speaker, who will share his expertise in dermoscopy, digital skin imaging, and the role of AI and ethics in dermatology.
We look forward to bringing together researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and discussion on the most innovative topics in dermatology research.
Stay tuned for further details on registration, abstract submissions, and program updates.
Sincerely,
Dr Lea Dousset MD, PhD postdoctoral fellow Experimental Dermatology Group, Prof Kiarash Khosrotehrani, Frazer Institute, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute
Dr Jazmina L. Gonzalez Cruz MSc (Biol), PhD (Dr Mol Biol)
Head of the Cancer Immunology and Therapy Group
QLD Head & Neck Cancer Centre Senior Fellow
The University of Queensland Frazer Institute
Translational Research Institute,
A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo MSc, FHGSA (Genetic Counselling), PhD
President – The Australasian Society for Dermatology Research (ASDR)
Group Leader – Integrating Genomics into Medicine (IGM) The University of Queensland Frazer Institute
ASDR 2025 Co-Chairs
Dr. Lea Dousset
Dr Jazmina Gonzalez Cruz
Local Organising Committee
- Dr Lea Dousset
- Dr Jazmina Gonzalez
- Dr Snehlata Kumari
- A/Prof Mitch Stark
- A/Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo
- Teresa Harris
- Wendy Kao
- Bhanu Chintala
- Danielle Gavanescu
- Dr Sam Kahler
- Dr Timothy Liu
- Dr Anne Tseng
- Dr Deborah Toledo Flores,
Fundraising Committee
- Dr Lea Dousset
- Dr Jazmina Gonzalez
- Kim Pham
Scientific Program Committee
- Dr Edwige Roy
- Dr Abbas Shafiee
- Dr Laura Sormani Le Bourhis
- Prof Nikolas Haass
- Dr Janin Chandra
- Dr Lea Dousset.