Latest News from ASDR Partners & Affiliates
28 August 25
ILDS NEWS
2026 DermLink Grant program now open for applications
About DermLink Grants
The DermLink Grants is an annual programme funded by the International Foundation for Dermatology (IFD), the humanitarian arm of the ILDS. The programme provides support for ILDS Member, Affiliated and Observer Societies ("ILDS Members") to undertake or support one-off projects and initiatives to improve the treatment of patients with skin disease in under-served parts of the world.
Through the DermLink Grant scheme, ILDS Members and member-supported applications can apply for funding of up to US$5,000 to undertake one-off projects and initiatives to improve the treatment of patients with skin disease in underserved parts of the world.
Our 2025 DermLink grant scheme was a huge success, which saw many high-quality applications received from a variety of projects around the world. We were delighted to be able to award 14 projects in the 2025 grant scheme, and you can find out more about the 2025 recipients here.
We now invite ILDS Members to submit their own or support other applications for consideration in the 2026 DermLink Grant programme.
Click here to submit your DermLink Grant 2026 application
The deadline for DermLink is Friday 3 October 2025.
Elevating Skin Health: Advancing the WHA Resolution on Skin Diseases
Following the historic news that the‘Skin Diseases as a Global Public Health Priority’ resolution was approved at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), we are thrilled to share the report from the important Side Event that took place during the meeting on 20 May 2025.
Co-hosted by the International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (GlobalSkin), International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS), Anesvad Foundation, and the Health Diplomacy Alliance, this important meeting entitled "Elevating Skin Health: Advancing the WHA Resolution on Skin Diseases" secured further support for the adoption of the Resolution.
Click here to read the full report
ISID-APAC NEWS
Save the date for KSID 2026 x 1st ISID APAC
SPONSOR NEWS: LEO PHARMA
The LEO Foundation Awards – worth USD 100,000 – recognize outstanding young scientists from around the world whose work represents an extraordinary contribution to skin research and has the potential to pave the way for new and improved treatments for skin diseases.
The award was born out of the aim of advancing the understanding and treatment of skin diseases and strengthening the pipeline of excellent dermatology researchers. It recognizes promising young talents and hopefully provides a boost to their future careers.
ISID NEWS
ISID would like to share the following information with society members within ISID-APAC about the upcoming the 72nd Annual Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin.
72nd Annual Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin: Mechanistic Insights into Emerging Therapeutic Platforms
DATE: October 16 - 20, 2025
LOCATION: Salishan Lodge, Gleneden Beach, Oregon
Abstracts:
A limited number of posters selected from submitted abstracts will be accepted for presentation at the meeting, and submissions for short oral presentations will be selected from abstracts to create the final program of meeting speakers. Please apply on our website.
Deadline for Abstract Submission: August 1, 2025
(Early bird pricing ends Aug 31)
Trainee: $595
Scientific Participant: $700 ($850 after Aug. 31)
Industry: $900 ($1,100 after Aug. 31)
JSID NEWS
The Maruho Research Award: An Asia-Pacific Publication of the Year Award for EMCRs
Deadline is June 30th 2025
The Maruho Research Award, an initiative by Maruho Co., Ltd., is aimed at recognizing and supporting young researchers in dermatological science across the Asia-Pacific region.
To ensure clarity and ease of application for potential candidates, here are the key requirements:
- Papers must be original, published in 2024, with the applicant as the first author.
- The research should focus on basic research within dermatology and be written in English.
- Applicants must have been born on or after July 1, 1980.
- Applicants must be current members of ASDR at the time of paper submission.
The selected awardee will be honored at the JSID conference in December, with Maruho covering all travel expenses for the ceremony.
We are pleased to share, on behalf of the Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology (JSID), that abstract submissions are now open for their upcoming 50th Annual Meeting, to be held 5–7 December 2025 in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan.
Details for the JSID meeting are as follows:
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Dates: 5–7 December 2025
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Venue: Kofu Kinen Hotel, Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan
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Abstract Submission Deadline: Extended to 03 July 2025, 12 noon (JST)
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Website: https://jsid50.jda-conv.jp/En/index.html
We encourage anyone with an interest in presenting at an international dermatology research forum to consider submitting. For further details, please visit the website above or contact JSID directly.