© 2008 The International Society of Dermatology International Journal of Dermatology 2008, 47, 211–217 211 Blackwell Publishing Ltd Oxford, UK IJD International Journal of Dermatology 0011-9059 © 2008 The International Society of Dermatology XXX Meetings, Transactions and Society News Meetings, Transactions and Society News The 16th International Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society with participation of the International Society of Dermatology This meeting was under the patronage of His Excellency Professor Doctor Hatem El-Gabaly, Minister of Health and Population, and was held October 29 to November 2, 2007 in Cairo, Egypt. It was definitely a great success. The meeting was organized by Prof. Zenab El-Gothamy, MD, President (Ain-Shams University), Fadia Sorour, MD, Secretary General (Al-Azhar University) and Assistant Secretary General Bassel H. Mahmoud, MD (Ain-Shams University). Luminaries present were Professor Zenab El- Gothamy, MD, PhD (Egypt), Professor Uwe Wollina (Germany), ISD Regional Meeting Chair, Professor Lawrence Gibson, MD (USA), Editor and Chief of the International Journal of Dermatology Editor among others. Highlights of the opening ceremonies included the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society Award presented to Professor Rokea el-Azhary, MD, PhD (USA) by Professor Doctor Zenab El- Gothamy, MD, PhD. Also, the Maria Duran Lecturer was Professor Doctor Leena Bruckner- Tuderman, MD (Germany). She was awarded a certificate commemorating this by Dr. Evangeline Handog, MD, FPDS, FAAD (Philippines). The Maria Duran Fellowship award went to Dr. Michelle Manuel (Philippines) and the Travel Award for Young Dermatologist was presented by Prof. Uwe Wollina to Jana Kellerova, MD (Czech Republic). The scientific sessions included a dermatopathology course conducted by Drs. Lawrence E. Gibson and David A. Mehregan (USA) and a State of the Art Lecture was also delivered by Dr. Gibson discussing an “Update on Cutaneous Vasculitis”. There were five symposia covering “Oncology”, and “Challenging Cases”, “What’s New” and two on “Cosmetics”. An additional four forums included topics on “Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma”, “Drugs”, “Connective Tissue Diseases” and a “Residents’ Forum”. Four workshops on “Tumescent Liposuction”, “Injection Lipolysis”, “Use of Radiofrequency Technique in Dermatocosmetology – Surgical and Non-surgical” and “Aesthetic Mesotherapy and Dermaroller” rounded out these sessions. Eight Plenary Lectures were highpoints and included, “Disabling Pansclerotic Morphoea of Childhood: Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature 1980–2006” by Dr. Uwe Wollina, “Epidermolysis Bullosa: New Classification and Modern Standards in Diagnosis and Management” by the Maria Duran Lecturer Prof. Leena Bruckner-Tuderman, “Mohs Surgery” by Dr. Sumaira Aasi (USA), “Pityriasis versicolor Hypopigmentation” by the Meeting President, Prof. Zenab El-Gothamy, “Role of Dermatologists in Modern Hospital Practice” by Dr. Rokea el-Azhary “Methamphetamine Abuse” by Dr. Kathleen J. Hectorne (USA), “Panniculitis” by Dr. David A. Mehregan and “Melasma: Evidence and Experience Based Approach” by Dr. Evangeline B. Handog (Philippines). Equally enjoyable and memorable were the social events which included Nile Cruise, watching a mini concert at the Dr. Rokea el-Azhary (USA) receiving the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society Award from the meeting organizer and president, Dr. Zenab El-Gothamy (Egypt) during the opening ceremonies Honored faculty from left to right, Drs. Evangeline Handog, Leena Bruckner-Tuderman and Lawrence Gibson