About ASDR 2026

A warm welcome to ASDR 2026

Dear Colleagues,

The Australasian Society for Dermatology Research (ASDR) is pleased to invite you to the ASDR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, to be held in person from 23–25 July 2026 at the Westmead Innovation Centre, Sydney, Australia.

The meeting will deliver a comprehensive scientific program featuring leading national and international experts, highlighting recent progress and emerging directions in dermatology research. Key areas to be explored include:

• Keratinocyte biology
• Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
• Melanoma and Pigmentation Disorders
• Skin Inflammation and Immunology
• Skin Autoimmune disorders
• Wound healing and Stem Cells
• Fundamental Skin Research
• Epidemiology
• Skin Translational Research and Clinical Trials
• Genomics

We look forward to bringing together researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and discussion on the most innovative topics in dermatology research.

Sincerely,

Dr Ali Azimi PhD; BMedSci(Hon), GradCertEdStudies (Higher Ed), FHEA
Post-doctoral Cancer Research Associate with the Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, the University Sydney.

Dr Jessamy Tiffen BBMedSC (Hons), PhD
Head of the Tiffen lab and Centre for Cancer Innovations, Acting Deputy Director, The Centenary Institute. 
Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney.

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

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ASDR 2026 Co-Chairs

Local Organising Committee

• Prof Pablo Fernandez Penas
• Dr Angela Ferguson
• Dr Cindy Tseng
• Dr Ishana Dixit
• Lauren Faul
• Dr Rachel Teh