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St John’s DermAcademy Acne Masterclass

Dear Irish Association of Dermatologists, 

My name is Dale, I’m the senior medical education fellow at St John’s DermAcademy. We have an exciting 1-day hybrid Acne Masterclass upcoming on the 1st October and I was wondering if it might be of interest to your members?

The course is a 1-day hybrid (online or face-to-face attendance) Acne Masterclass, designed to provide clinicians with a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to diagnosing and managing acne. This interactive course will cover the latest insights into acne pathophysiology, assessment, current and emerging treatment options, and expert clinical pearls to enhance patient care. Further information can be found at: 1st October 2025 | Acne Masterclass Course 2025

The programme is aimed at dermatologists and I hope would be useful for many of your members. I was wondering whether promotion via IAD would be possible with that in mind?

Thanks, 
Dale

Nursing Bursaries

To the Irish Dermatology Association, 

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the educational bursary, which enabled me to attend the European Society of Paediatric Dermatology (ESPD) conference in Brussels in May 2025. 

The conference offered invaluable opportunities for learning, professional development, and networking with colleagues from across Europe and beyond. I attended lectures and workshops led by experts in the field, which deepened my understanding and will undoubtedly influence my future practice. The highlights for me included the Vascular Anomalies sessions, featuring Dr Eulalia Baselga presenting the new ISSVA classification and Dr Laurence on targeted therapy in vascular anomalies. Other memorable moments included Dr Lisa Weibel’s very entertaining talk titled “When things don’t go as expected” and Antonio Torrelo’s plenary lecture on Autoinflammatory Disorders. Laura Fertitta’s lecture, “What’s new in NF1,” was particularly interesting to me and relevant to the clinics I attend at CHI. It was also great to attend lectures from our Irish colleagues, Prof. Irvine, Dr Cathal O’Connor, and Dr Aoife Cassidy, who is part of the Future Leader scheme. 

I am grateful for the Association’s commitment to supporting my ANP development and journey. Thank you once again for your encouragement, generosity, and vision. I look forward to sharing the knowledge I have gained and contributing to the IDNA. 

With sincere appreciation, 

Kind Regards,
Annette Durkan
cANP Dermatology CHI Crumlin
 

Dr. Lisa Kiely awarded a Fulbright-HRB Student award

Dr. Lisa Kiely, a Dermatology Specialist Registrar and Irish Clinical and Academic Training (ICAT) Fellow at University College Cork, has been awarded a Fulbright-HRB Student award to conduct research at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, in 2026. Currently undertaking a PhD with Dr. Mary Bennett at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork, Dr. Kiely is exploring novel imaging techniques to detect disease activity in morphea, a rare inflammatory skin condition. During her Fulbright award, she will work with Prof. Heidi Jacobe, a global leader in morphea research, to advance this work and strengthen international collaboration in the field.