Society for Investigative Dermatology

The 2026 #SIDChicago26 schedule is now live! We're kicking off a series spotlighting named lectures each day, starting with opening night: James Chen, PhD delivers the Julius Stone Lecture on DNA-triggered immune responses.

Wed, 5/13, 5:30 PM

sidnet.org/annualmeeting/schedule/

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2026 Annual Meeting Travel Grants Awarded to 152 Young Investigators - SID The SID is pleased to announce that 152 investigators have been awarded travel grants to attend the 2026 SID Annual Meeting in Chicago this May. More than 620 individuals applied for financial support. This year’s recipients include 118 from the North America region, 9 from the European region, and 25 from the Pac-Asian region. Travel […]

152 investigators awarded travel grants to attend #SIDChicago26!
620+ applications reviewed. Recipients include early-career researchers from North America, Europe, and Pac-Asia presenting their work in May.
Congrats to all awardees!

2026 SID Annual Meeting Abstract Selections Now Available - SID Abstract selections for the 2026 SID Annual Meeting are now live. If you’re among the more than 1,125 authors who submitted an abstract, you can now find out whether your work was selected for an oral or poster presentation. How to Check Your Abstract Status Visit the Abstract Presentation Information page to view full listings […]

Abstract selections for #SIDChicago26 are live! Check if your work was selected + access presenter guidelines:
www.sidnet.org/meetings-eve...
Congrats to all presenters—see you in Chicago May 13-17!
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ISID & the LEO Foundation partner to expand prestigious early-career awards for skin researchers worldwide!
💰 $100k awards | 🌎 3 regions | 🔬 Advancing skin disease treatments
Americas cycle opens Feb 2, closes Feb 28
Apply: isiderm.org/isid-leo-fou...
#SkinScience #ISIDLEOAward #DermatologyResearch

What's Next in the Abstract Review Process - SID The abstract submission deadline for the 2026 SID Annual Meeting in Chicago has passed, and we received a strong showing of submissions this year. Here’s what happens next in the review and notification process: Review and scoring will take place from Saturday, January 17, through Sunday, February 1, with scores tabulated during the week of […]

The abstract submission deadline for the 2026 SID Annual Meeting in Chicago has passed, and we received a strong showing of submissions this year. Here's what happens next in the review and notification process: www.sidnet.org/meetings-eve... #dermatologyresearch #SIDchicago26

Last call! Don't miss your chance to present your skin science research. Abstract & travel grant deadline for the 2026 SID Annual Meeting is TONIGHT, January 13 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Guidelines & abstract portal: www.sidnet.org/annualmeetin... #SIDchicago26 #dermresearch #skinscience

Applications open for Editor of @thejidjournal.bsky.social, a 5-year term leading one of dermatology's top journals (IF 5.7). LOIs due Feb 16. Details: www.sidnet.org/journal-news... #DermatologyJournal #dermatology #dermsky #dermatologists #dermresearch #dermscience #dermatologyresearch

What to Know Before Submitting Your Abstract to the 2026 SID Annual Meeting Planning to submit an abstract for the 2026 SID Annual Meeting in Chicago? Here's what you need to know before the January 13 deadline.

What to Know Before Submitting Your Abstract to the 2026 SID Annual Meeting (deadline: Jan 13.)

✅ New research only
✅ 1 abstract per presenting author
✅ 2,300-char limit
✅ Results required
✅ Travel grants available for eligible investigators

Learn more: www.sidnet.org/meetings-eve...

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Associate Group Meetings - SID Associate groups may reserve meeting space during the SID Annual Meeting at the Hilton Chicago (May 12–16, 2026). Space is limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Planning a meeting at #SID26chicago? Associate group space requests are now open. Limited availability, first-come first-served. Details & request form: www.sidnet.org/annualmeetin...

Support - SID Your support makes discovery possible. Donations and sponsorships help SID fund travel grants, mentorship, member access, and educational programming, ensuring that the future of skin science remains inclusive, innovative, and globally impactful.

This #GivingTuesday, support the future of skin science. Your support fuels travel grants, fellowships and collaboration to catalyze transformative discoveries. Give today: www.sidnet.org/supportsid/

#GivingTuesday #SkinScience

Applications Open 12/1 for the 2026 Future Leaders Retreat - SID The Future Leaders Retreat is designed for trainees building careers in skin biology research. Over one interactive day, you'll gain practical guidance on securing grants, developing a research niche, and building a sustainable career in academic, industry, or government research settings.

Applications now open: SID Future Leaders Retreat (May 13, Chicago)
For residents, PhD students & postdocs in investigative dermatology. Deadline: March 9, 2026.
Apply: www.sidnet.org/meetings-eve...
#SIDMembers #SkinScience #FutureLeaders #SID26Chicago

SID Renews Publishing Agreement with Elsevier - SID The Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) is pleased to announce that it has renewed its agreement with Elsevier

SID has renewed its 7-year publishing agreement with Elsevier for @thejidjournal.bsky.social and @thejidinnovations.bsky.social, beginning January 1, 2026. Member subscription details:

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Reminder: If you're an SID member, take our survey by Friday, 11/15, to help us understand our community, improve benefits, and ensure programs reflect the needs of all members. You could win a year's membership or annual meeting registration! www.surveymonkey.com/r/KTVGRG6 #SIDmembers #survey

SID's new website is live!

Registration, abstracts & hotel booking now open for the 2026 Annual Meeting (May 13-16, Chicago).

Explore the redesigned sidnet.org—better member experience, integrated meeting hub & more.

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Cristina de Guzman Strong, PhD Appointed Next Editor of JID Innovations - SID The Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) and the European Society for Dermatologic Research (ESDR) have appointed Cristina de Guzman Strong,...

Cristina de Guzman Strong, PhD has been named the next Editor of @thejidinnovations.bsky.social! She steps into the role in 2026 following Russell Hall, MD. @esdrorg.bsky.social
Read the full announcement: sidnet.org/cristina-de-...

2025 Annual Conference - PeDRA The PeDRA Annual Conference is an opportunity to connect and collaborate with dedicated scientists, trainees, industry partners, patients, and advocates to advance research that improves the lives of children with skin diseases and conditions.

Where-to Wednesday: Minneapolis, Oct 9–11, 2025 for the 13th PeDRA Annual Conference
Theme: Building Consensus to Advance Pediatric Dermatology Research
More info: pedraresearch.org/2025-annual-...
#SIDMembers #SkinScience #WheretoWeds

Inflammatory Skin Disease Summit 2025

Where-to Wednesday: Where to? NYC, Nov 12–15, 2025 for the 6th Inflammatory Skin Disease Summit
More info: isds2025.org
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Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin We are at an unprecedented nexus in medical research with the rise of distinct therapeutic platforms that promise definitive therapies for previously chronic or incurable diseases. Because of its accessibility, the skin has traditionally provided mechanistic insights that underpin the platform, and a proving ground for the early human studies.

Where-to Wednesday. Where to this week? Consider visiting Taipei, Nov 8–9, 2025 for the 2025 TSID Meeting
More info: www.tsid.org.tw/en/article/i...
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Join the SID - SID You can join the SID by selecting the membership category below that best suits you and completing the online application.  Your SID Membership will expire 1 year from the date you join.  You will receive an email reminder 30 days prior to your expiration date.

Congratulations to SID members Dr. Catherine Lu (NYU) and Dr. Jean Christopher Chamcheu (LSU), recipients of 2025 ISID/ESDR travel grants!

They’ll present at #ESDR2025 and connect with host institutions in Belgium as part of SID’s international collaboration efforts.

#SIDMembers #SkinScience

Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin We are at an unprecedented nexus in medical research with the rise of distinct therapeutic platforms that promise definitive therapies for previously chronic or incurable diseases. Because of its accessibility, the skin has traditionally provided mechanistic insights that underpin the platform, and a proving ground for the early human studies.

Where-to Wednesday: Oregon, Oct 16–20, 2025 for the 72nd Montagna Symposium
More info: montagnasymposium.org
#SIDMembers #SkinScience #WheretoWeds #dermatology

ESDR 2025 – Connecting Skin Science and Health Late Breaking Abstract Submission1-18 July 2025 at midnight (11:59 PM CEST)Early Registration Fees9 July 2025, until 11:59 PM CEST

Where-to Wednesday: Antwerp, Sept 10–13, 2025, for the 54th Annual ESDR Meeting. @esdrorg.bsky.social
More info: esdrmeeting.org
#SIDMembers #SkinScience #WheretoWeds

Exciting work from @siderm.bsky.social member and my colleague @utsw Dr. Jennifer Gill. The metabolites are telling us a lot!

🚨 DEADLINE ALERT: This Friday, 8/1, is the last day to submit abstracts for the Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin, which will convene October 16-20 in Gleneden Beach, Oregon.

Review submission guidelines travel grant info: montagnasymposium.org/travel-awards/

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LC2025 #LC2025 at WashU Medicine September 3-5, 2025 We are proud to announce that the 18th International Workshop on Langerhans Cells (LC2025) will take place from September 3-5, 2025, hosted on the campus of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Since its inception in Oslo, Norway, in 1984, this biannual workshop has served as […]

Introducing Where-to Wednesday: This week's destination for upcoming skin science meetings: St. Louis, Sept 3–5, for the 18th Intl. Workshop on Langerhans Cells. More info: langerhans.org
#SIDMembers #SkinScience #DermatologyResearch #WheretoWeds

2025 Stephen Rothman Award Ceremony David Bickers Ceremony honoring David Bickers, MD, the 2025 Stephen Rothman Awardee.

Celebrating Dr. David Bickers, recipient of the 2025 Rothman Award at #SIDSanDiego25.
vimeo.com/1091445258
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The SID 2027 Annual Meeting will be held May 12-15, 2027 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. But don’t forget:
SID 2026 heads to Chicago next. We’ll see you in the Windy City May 13-16, 2026.

#SIDOrlando27 #SIDChicago26 #SkinScience #DermatologyResearch

2025 SID State of the Art Plenary Lecture 2, Thomas Leung, MD, PhD Watch the 2025 SID State of the Art Plenary Lecture 2, presented by Thomas Leung, MD, PhD.

Dr. Thomas Leung discusses personalized medicine and dermatologic innovation at #SIDSanDiego25.
vimeo.com/1091451584
#SkinScience #PrecisionMedicine

2025 SID State of the Art Plenary Lecture 3, George Sen, PhD Watch the 2025 SID State of the Art Plenary Lecture 3, presented by George Sen, PhD.

How do skin cells know what to become? George Sen, PhD shares molecular insights at #SIDSanDiego25.
vimeo.com/1091452034
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Abstracts & Travel Awards | Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin 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.

Through August 1, SID members are invited to submit abstracts on Emerging Therapeutic Platforms/apply for travel grants to the 2025 Montagna Symposium, Oct 16–20 on the Oregon Coast! Learn more: montagnasymposium.org/travel-awards/
#SkinScience #MontagnaSymposium

2025 SID Julius Stone Lecture, Laura Mackay, PhD Watch the 2025 SID Stone Lecture presented by Laura Mackay, PhD.

Skin-resident lymphocytes take center stage in Laura Mackay, PhD’s Julius Stone Lecture at #SIDSanDiego25.
vimeo.com/1091452400
#Immunology #SkinScience