Join the 22nd ESDaP Congress
Explore innovations and updates in psychodermatology and psychosomatic medicine
Join the 22nd ESDaP Congress
Explore innovations and updates in psychodermatology and psychosomatic medicine
Welcome to ESDAP 2026
About ESDAP
Welcome to the 22nd Congress of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry. We are excited to organise this in-person congress in Manchester, United Kingdom. The congress will be held from the 30th of June to 1st of July 2026 in Manchester, UK.
The final programme, registration details and accommodation contacts can be found on this website.
Please register here for the upcoming congress:
Invited Speakers
Prof Gil Yosipovitch MD
Prof Gil Yosipovitch is a tenured Professor and Stiefel endowed Chair of Medical Dermatology at the Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology at the Miller School of Medicine at University of Miami. He is the Director of the Miami Itch Center, which focuses on chronic itch as a disease state. Prior to joining the faculty of University of Miami, Dr. Yosipovitch was Founding
Professor Chris Griffiths OBE MD FMedSci
Chris Griffiths is Emeritus Professor of Dermatology, University of Manchester, and Adjunct Professor, King’s College London. He trained in dermatology in London and Michigan. In 1994, Chris was appointed to the Foundation Chair in Dermatology at the University of Manchester and established the Manchester Dermatopharmacology Unit and the Manchester Psoriasi
Prof. Laurent Misery MD PhD
Prof. Laurent Misery is President of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP) and Co-Chair of the EADV Psychodermatology Task Force. He leads the Department of Dermatology and the French Expert Center on Pruritus at the University Hospital of Brest. At the University of Brest, he also heads the Laboratory of Interactions Neurons-Keratinocytes, where hi
Prof. Dr. med. Eva Peters apl. Prof. of Psychoneuroimmunology
Prof. Dr. med. Eva Peters heads the Psychoneuroimmunology Laboratory at the Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine of the Justus Liebig University in Giessen, and teaches at the Charité University Hospital in Berlin, Germany. She holds the postdoctoral lecturing qualification (Habilitation) in psychoneuroimmunology and is a board-certified s
Prof Mohammad Jafferany MD
Prof Mohammad Jafferany is a professor of psychiatry at Central Michigan University with dual training in dermatology and psychiatry, specialising in psychodermatology and the psychiatric aspects of skin and hair disease. He is President of the Association for Psychocutaneous Medicine of North America and has authored numerous books and over 170 peer‑reviewed publications
Dr Peter Lepping MRCPsych, MSc
Peter Lepping went to University in Münster, Germany. He worked as a community consultant psychiatrist in Wrexham from 2004-2017. Since then, he has been working as a Liaison Consultant in the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. He has a Masters in medical ethics and worked as Associate Director for ethics, capacity and consent. He is an international expert on delusional infest
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Local Scientific Committee
Prof Anthony Bewley (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr Elise Kleyn (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr Elise Kleyn (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Professor Bewley is a Consultant Dermatologist at Barts Health NHS Trust and Honorary Professor at Queen Mary College (University of London). He is fully trained in general dermatology, and has a special interest in psychodermatology (psycho-cutaneous medicine). He is the lead for commercial clinical trials research at the Barts Health
Professor Bewley is a Consultant Dermatologist at Barts Health NHS Trust and Honorary Professor at Queen Mary College (University of London). He is fully trained in general dermatology, and has a special interest in psychodermatology (psycho-cutaneous medicine). He is the lead for commercial clinical trials research at the Barts Health Dermatology Department, and has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals on a range of different areas within dermatology. Prof Bewley was Chair of Psychodermatology UK 2008-20; President of the UK Dowling Dermatology Club 2019-20 and Hon Treasurer of the British Association of Dermatologists (2019-22). He is the co-editor of Practical Psychodermatology (Wiley, 2014), Psychodermatology in Clinical Practice (Springer 2021). He is Treasurer of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP; www.psychodermatology.net), and one of two elected UK representatives to the EADV (2022)
Dr Elise Kleyn (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr Elise Kleyn (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr Elise Kleyn (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr Elise Kleyn is an Honorary Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical Senior Lecturer, The University of Manchester and Visiting Professor, Institute of Medicine, University of Greater Manchester. She was awarded a PhD degree from The University of Manchester and an MMedSci degree from The University of Liverpool and is a Fellow of the Ro
Dr Elise Kleyn is an Honorary Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical Senior Lecturer, The University of Manchester and Visiting Professor, Institute of Medicine, University of Greater Manchester. She was awarded a PhD degree from The University of Manchester and an MMedSci degree from The University of Liverpool and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Dr Kleyn is Director of the Brain-Skin Unit, Centre for Dermatology Research and for 15 years has been one of five Consultant Dermatologists who lead the tertiary Greater Manchester Psoriasis Service. Dr Kleyn’s research which has received several national awards, focuses on the 'brain-skin' axis in health and disease as well as health inequalities, atopic dermatitis and safety of therapies. She is an invited national and international speaker and serves on key committees. These include the British Association of Dermatologists Biologics and Immunomodulators Register (BADBIR) steering committee; Medical and Research Committee for the Psoriasis Association as well as Academic Lead for Psychodermatology UK. Dr Kleyn is an International Psoriasis Council (IPC) councillor where she is Fellowship Committee Co-Chair and a member of its Diverse Skin Types Working Group. She has twice received an Outstanding IPC Councillor Award. She is the University of Manchester appointed Governor for the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Kleyn is actively involved in medical education in the clinical setting, as a PhD supervisor and has extensive experience in delivering a very successful Inflammatory Disease Preceptorship Programme which she developed.
Dr Alia Ahmed
Dr Elise Kleyn (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr Bernard Ho (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr Alia Ahmed is a UK‑trained Consultant Dermatologist and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, specialising in the care of adults and children with skin, hair and nail conditions. With dual training in dermatology and psychology, she is recognised for her expertise in psychodermatology, focusing on the relationship between skin dis
Dr Alia Ahmed is a UK‑trained Consultant Dermatologist and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, specialising in the care of adults and children with skin, hair and nail conditions. With dual training in dermatology and psychology, she is recognised for her expertise in psychodermatology, focusing on the relationship between skin disease, stress, and emotional wellbeing. She works in a specialist psychodermatology service at the Royal London Hospital and chairs a virtual multidisciplinary meeting for complex cases.
After graduating from Barts and The London School of Medicine in 2008, Dr Ahmed completed dermatology training in London, including a dedicated research fellowship in psychodermatology, and was appointed consultant in 2017. She recently secured a major British Skin Foundation grant to advance research in this field.
Alongside her NHS practice, Dr Ahmed is a Visiting Lecturer in Psychodermatology at the University of Hertfordshire and has undertaken a research fellowship with the UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network. She contributes to national dermatology leadership and advocacy through roles with Psychodermatology UK, the British Association of Dermatologists, and the All‑Party Parliamentary Group on Skin.
Dr Bernard Ho (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr Bernard Ho (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr Bernard Ho (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr Bernard Ho (He/Him) is a Consultant Dermatologist and Lymphoedema Specialist at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group (GESH). He leads the multidisciplinary Skin and Mind Clinic, integrating dermatological and psychological care. He serves as Senior Honorary Secretary of the Royal Society of Medicine Dermatology Section, Secr
Dr Bernard Ho (He/Him) is a Consultant Dermatologist and Lymphoedema Specialist at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group (GESH). He leads the multidisciplinary Skin and Mind Clinic, integrating dermatological and psychological care. He serves as Senior Honorary Secretary of the Royal Society of Medicine Dermatology Section, Secretary for Psychodermatology UK, and Chair of the British Association of Dermatologists’ Skin Diversity Subcommittee.
Dr Ho has received multiple national and international scholarships and awards and has presented at major dermatology conferences. A graduate of the NHS Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Programme, he is committed to advancing psychodermatology, skin diversity, and holistic dermatological care.
Dr Ruth Taylor
Dr Bernard Ho (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr lyas Assalman
Dr Taylor is an Honorary Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London. She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute, Queen Mary University. Dr Taylor qualified from Manchester medical school and c
Dr Taylor is an Honorary Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University London. She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute, Queen Mary University. Dr Taylor qualified from Manchester medical school and completed her psychiatry training at the Maudsley. She obtained a Wellcome Clinical Epidemiology Fellowship to complete her PhD at the Institute of Psychiatry and did an MSc in epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Dr Taylor has a specialist interest and expertise in psychodermatology. Together with dermatology colleague Professor Bewley she established and continues to work in the joint multidisciplinary tertiary psychodermatology team at the Royal London Hospital. The clinic is involved in clinical research in psychodermatology particularly looking at treatment approaches for primary psychiatric disorders which present in dermatology. Dr Taylor also has both a clinical and research interest in somatisation, medically unexplained symptom syndromes, conversion and dissociative disorders. Dr Taylor teaches on the MSc in Mind and Skin at the University of Hertfordshire. Dr Taylor previously co-chaired Psychodermatology UK an organisation which seeks to promote understanding of the interface area between psychiatry and dermatology and improve services for patients, and training for staff, as well as stimulating research in this field. Dr Taylor is on the advisory board for the BAD psychodermatology group. Dr Taylor Co-Edited the book ‘Practical Psychodermatology’ (Wiley 2014) and ‘Psychodermatology in Clinical Practice (Springer 2020).
Dr lyas Assalman
Dr Bernard Ho (ESDaP Conference Lead)
Dr lyas Assalman
Dr lyas Assalman is a Consultant Psychiatrist who specialises in general adult psychiatry, adult ADHD and psychodermatology. He completed his training in London with accreditation in general adult, liaison and substance misuse psychiatry. He works at East London Foundation Trust and in the multidisciplinary tertiary psychodermatology clin
Dr lyas Assalman is a Consultant Psychiatrist who specialises in general adult psychiatry, adult ADHD and psychodermatology. He completed his training in London with accreditation in general adult, liaison and substance misuse psychiatry. He works at East London Foundation Trust and in the multidisciplinary tertiary psychodermatology clinic at the Royal London Hospital.
Dr Assalman is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrist and an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and has had senior leadership, management, and educational roles.
Dr Assalman has multiple peer-reviewed academic publications and a co-author for psychiatry textbooks, books and guidelines. He is the cochair of psychodermatology UK.
Dr Padma Mohandas
Dr Padma Mohandas
Dr Padma Mohandas
Dr Padma Mohandas qualified from the University of Mysore in India and pursued further medical training in the UK, initially in Medicine and General Practice. After completing a master’s in clinical Dermatology in 2015 with distinction from King’s College London she decided to pursue a career in Dermatology and completed Specialist Dermat
Dr Padma Mohandas qualified from the University of Mysore in India and pursued further medical training in the UK, initially in Medicine and General Practice. After completing a master’s in clinical Dermatology in 2015 with distinction from King’s College London she decided to pursue a career in Dermatology and completed Specialist Dermatology training in the East Midlands during which time she developed a specialist interest in Psychodermatology. She was appointed as Consultant Dermatologist at Bart’s Health London in 2020 with a special interest in Psychodermatology and is part of the team running a dedicated complex needs clinic at the Royal London Hospital, which was awarded ‘BMJ Dermatology Team of the Year’ in 2017 . Dr Mohandas has written many peer reviewed papers and textbook chapters in dermatology and is active in research. Dr Mohandas is on the executive committee of Psychodermatology U.K . With her comprehensive clinical background Dr Mohandas is able to provide a holistic approach to patient care taking into consideration the interdependence of the mind, body and skin.
International Scientific Committee
Professor Anthony Bewley (ESDaP 2026 Conference Lead) Consultant Dermatologist, Barts Health NHS Trust Honorary Professor, Queen Mary College, University of London
Prof.Ilknur Altunay M.D. Consultant Dermatologist, University of Health Sciences, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital,Dermatology and Venereology Clinic,Istanbul-Türkiye Medical Director of Dermatology Clinic
Prof.Ilknur Altunay M.D. Consultant Dermatologist, University of Health Sciences, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital,Dermatology and Venereology Clinic,Istanbul-Türkiye Medical Director of Dermatology Clinic
Professor Bewley is a Consultant Dermatologist at Barts Health NHS Trust and Honorary Professor at Queen Mary College (University of London). He is fully trained in general dermatology, and has a special interest in psychodermatology (psycho-cutaneous medicine). He is the lead for commercial clinical trials research at the Barts Health
Professor Bewley is a Consultant Dermatologist at Barts Health NHS Trust and Honorary Professor at Queen Mary College (University of London). He is fully trained in general dermatology, and has a special interest in psychodermatology (psycho-cutaneous medicine). He is the lead for commercial clinical trials research at the Barts Health Dermatology Department, and has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals on a range of different areas within dermatology. Prof Bewley was Chair of Psychodermatology UK 2008-20; President of the UK Dowling Dermatology Club 2019-20 and Hon Treasurer of the British Association of Dermatologists (2019-22). He is the co-editor of Practical Psychodermatology (Wiley, 2014), Psychodermatology in Clinical Practice (Springer 2021). He is Treasurer of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP; www.psychodermatology.net), and one of two elected UK representatives to the EADV (2022)
Prof.Ilknur Altunay M.D. Consultant Dermatologist, University of Health Sciences, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital,Dermatology and Venereology Clinic,Istanbul-Türkiye Medical Director of Dermatology Clinic
Prof.Ilknur Altunay M.D. Consultant Dermatologist, University of Health Sciences, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital,Dermatology and Venereology Clinic,Istanbul-Türkiye Medical Director of Dermatology Clinic
Prof.Ilknur Altunay M.D. Consultant Dermatologist, University of Health Sciences, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital,Dermatology and Venereology Clinic,Istanbul-Türkiye Medical Director of Dermatology Clinic
Prof. İlknur Altunay, M.D. is a Senior Consultant Dermatologist at the University of Health Sciences, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Dermatology and Venereology Clinic, Istanbul, Türkiye. With more than 35 years of clinical and academic experience and over 25 years in psychodermatology, she specializes in psychodermatology, c
Prof. İlknur Altunay, M.D. is a Senior Consultant Dermatologist at the University of Health Sciences, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Dermatology and Venereology Clinic, Istanbul, Türkiye. With more than 35 years of clinical and academic experience and over 25 years in psychodermatology, she specializes in psychodermatology, chronic inflammatory skin diseases, and interdisciplinary approaches to dermatologic care.
She has served as Medical Director of the Dermatology Clinic for 15 years and has extensive experience in clinical research, education, and academic leadership. Professor Altunay has chaired and organized numerous national and international scientific meetings, including serving as President of the 21st European Dermatology and Psychiatry Congress and the 1st World Psychodermatology Congress. She has authored numerous scientific publications and is an invited speaker at international congresses and academic forums.
Prof. Dr. med. Eva Peters apl. Prof. of Psychoneuroimmunology, JLU Giessen and UMC Berlin
Prof.Ilknur Altunay M.D. Consultant Dermatologist, University of Health Sciences, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital,Dermatology and Venereology Clinic,Istanbul-Türkiye Medical Director of Dermatology Clinic
Prof. Laurent Misery Professor of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Brest, Head of the Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Brest, France
Prof. Dr. med. Eva Peters heads the Psychoneuroimmunology Laboratory at the Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine of the Justus Liebig University in Giessen, and teaches at the Charité University Hospital in Berlin, Germany. She holds the postdoctoral lecturing qualification (Habilitation) in psychoneuroimmunology and is a board-certified spe
Prof. Dr. med. Eva Peters heads the Psychoneuroimmunology Laboratory at the Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine of the Justus Liebig University in Giessen, and teaches at the Charité University Hospital in Berlin, Germany. She holds the postdoctoral lecturing qualification (Habilitation) in psychoneuroimmunology and is a board-certified specialist in both dermatology and psychosomatic medicine. She is the spokesperson of the Working Group on Psychosomatic Dermatology (AkPsychDerm) of the German Society for Dermatology (DDG) and was the spokesperson for the Working Group on Neuroendocrinoimmunology (AKNEI) of the German Society for Immunology (DGFI). She worked at the Boston University, USA; Bradford University, UK; the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf; the Brandenburg Medical School; and various psychosomatic and psycho-oncological training institutes. Alongside her medical studies, she studied philosophy, political science, and theater studies. Since receiving her medical license in 2001, Professor Peters has focused her research, teaching, and clinical practice on stress and its effects on physical and mental health. Her particular research interests include the interactions between neuroendocrine stress response systems, the immune response, and oxidative stress regulation. In this context, she and her research group were the first to demonstrate the activation of skin mast cells by neuropeptides in the context of stress and atopic dermatitis-like inflammation. She contributes her interdisciplinary expertise to the development of guidelines for the AWMF (Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany), including as the initiator the S3 guideline for "Psychosomatic Dermatology". According to Google Scholar, she has a Hirsch index of 61.
Prof. Laurent Misery Professor of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Brest, Head of the Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Brest, France
Prof. Laurent Misery Professor of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Brest, Head of the Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Brest, France
Prof. Laurent Misery Professor of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Brest, Head of the Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Brest, France
Prof. Laurent Misery is an internationally recognized expert in psychodermatology and the study of pruritus, renowned for his work at the intersection of dermatology, neuroscience, and psychology. He currently serves as President of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP) and Co-Chair of the EADV Psychodermatology Task
Prof. Laurent Misery is an internationally recognized expert in psychodermatology and the study of pruritus, renowned for his work at the intersection of dermatology, neuroscience, and psychology. He currently serves as President of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP) and Co-Chair of the EADV Psychodermatology Task Force, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing interdisciplinary understanding of how psychological factors influence skin diseases and vice versa.
Based at the University Hospital of Brest, Prof. Misery leads the Department of Dermatology and heads the French Expert Center on Pruritus, a national reference point for the diagnosis and management of chronic itch and related conditions. His research delves deeply into the neurophysiological and psychosocial mechanisms of skin disorders, bridging clinical practice with cutting-edge scientific discovery.
In parallel, he is a key member of the University of Brest’s Laboratory of Interactions Neurons-Keratinocytes (LINK), where his work focuses on the complex communication pathways between the nervous system and the skin. Prof. Misery’s contributions have significantly influenced how clinicians and researchers approach psychodermatology, paving the way for more holistic, patient-centered care in dermatology.
Author of numerous scientific publications and an invited speaker at major international conferences, Prof. Misery is widely respected for his dedication to teaching, research, and the compassionate integration of mental health perspectives into dermatological practice.
Dr Francesca Sampogna
Prof. Laurent Misery Professor of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Brest, Head of the Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Brest, France
Mr Tanyo Tanev BSc, MS, MA
Dr Francesca Sampogna is a leading researcher in the Clinical Epidemiology Unit at Istituto Dermopatico dell’Immacolata (IDI-IRCCS) in Rome, Italy, where she investigates quality of life outcomes and psychological burdens in dermatological patients. As Secretary General of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP), she a
Dr Francesca Sampogna is a leading researcher in the Clinical Epidemiology Unit at Istituto Dermopatico dell’Immacolata (IDI-IRCCS) in Rome, Italy, where she investigates quality of life outcomes and psychological burdens in dermatological patients. As Secretary General of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP), she advances interdisciplinary research and education on psychodermatology. Her publications explore patient-reported impacts, including sexual life impairment and disease severity correlations
Mr Tanyo Tanev BSc, MS, MA
Prof. Laurent Misery Professor of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Brest, Head of the Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Brest, France
Mr Tanyo Tanev BSc, MS, MA
Tanyo Tanev is a counselling psychologist with extensive experience in psychodermatology, counselling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and hypnotherapy. He has a strong background in both clinical practice and academic teaching, integrating psychological and dermatological perspectives to address the complex interactions between mind and sk
Tanyo Tanev is a counselling psychologist with extensive experience in psychodermatology, counselling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and hypnotherapy. He has a strong background in both clinical practice and academic teaching, integrating psychological and dermatological perspectives to address the complex interactions between mind and skin.
As Co-Director of the ESDaP Psychodermatology Diploma, Tanev plays a key role in developing and delivering advanced training for healthcare professionals across disciplines. His research and publication record reflects a commitment to advancing understanding in the fields of psychodermatology and applied psychological therapies.
Prof. Hon Françoise Poot, MD Director, ESDaP Psychodermatology Diploma Program Executive Honorary Member, European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP)
Prof. Hon Françoise Poot, MD Director, ESDaP Psychodermatology Diploma Program Executive Honorary Member, European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP)
Prof. Hon Françoise Poot is internationally recognized for her pioneering contributions to the field of psychodermatology and the integration of dermatological and psychiatric care. From 1998 to 2025, she served as Head of the Dermato-Psychiatry Consultation HUB at Erasme Hospital, Brussels, where she developed a multidisciplinary model f
Prof. Hon Françoise Poot is internationally recognized for her pioneering contributions to the field of psychodermatology and the integration of dermatological and psychiatric care. From 1998 to 2025, she served as Head of the Dermato-Psychiatry Consultation HUB at Erasme Hospital, Brussels, where she developed a multidisciplinary model for the management of psychodermatological conditions. She is also the Founder and Co-Director of the IFTS Institute in Belgium (www.ifts.be), dedicated to fostering research and interdisciplinary education in the psychosomatic aspects of dermatology.
Within the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP), Prof. Poot has played a central role in advancing the organization’s mission. She served as Treasurer (2013–2025), President (2009–2011), and Secretary General (2001–2007), and chaired multiple EADV Fostering Courses in Psychodermatology (2007, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2017). From 2007 to 2009, she was a member of the Advisory Board of the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Prof. Poot previously headed the Department of Dermatology at CNDG Gosselies, Belgium (1979–2014), where she established a reputation for excellence in clinical dermatology and medical education. Her outstanding achievements were recognized with the prestigious Herman Musaph Award in 2011.
Her key research and clinical interests include chronic dermatologic diseases such as alopecia areata, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. She also specializes in the psychological dimensions of stress and burnout presenting with dermatological symptoms. Prof. Poot is deeply committed to the education of healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of empathy and effective communication in patient care.
She is the author of numerous publications that have shaped international understanding of psychodermatology and continue to influence both academic research and clinical practice.
Dr Marta García-Bustínduy, MD, PhD
Prof. Hon Françoise Poot, MD Director, ESDaP Psychodermatology Diploma Program Executive Honorary Member, European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP)
Dr. Marta C. García Bustinduy is a distinguished dermatologist born in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. She earned her MD in Medicine and Surgery from the University of La Laguna on July 29, 1988, followed by a PhD with “cum laude” honors on November 25, 1991, and specialist accreditation in Dermatology and Venereology from Spain’s Minist
Dr. Marta C. García Bustinduy is a distinguished dermatologist born in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. She earned her MD in Medicine and Surgery from the University of La Laguna on July 29, 1988, followed by a PhD with “cum laude” honors on November 25, 1991, and specialist accreditation in Dermatology and Venereology from Spain’s Ministry of Education and Science on December 30, 1994.
Since 1989, she has served as Professor of Dermatology at the University of La L
Dr Florence Dalgard
Dr Florence Dalgard
Dr Florence Dalgard is a dual-trained dermatologist and psychiatrist at Innlandet Hospital Trust in Norway, renowned for her expertise in psychodermatology. She leads studies on quality of life in skin diseases and contributes to international guidelines on managing psychosocial aspects of dermatology. Active in EADV and ESDaP networks, h
Dr Florence Dalgard is a dual-trained dermatologist and psychiatrist at Innlandet Hospital Trust in Norway, renowned for her expertise in psychodermatology. She leads studies on quality of life in skin diseases and contributes to international guidelines on managing psychosocial aspects of dermatology. Active in EADV and ESDaP networks, her work integrates mental health strategies into dermatological practice.
Christine Shutt
Christine Shutt
Dr Florence Dalgard
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