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A collaborative network of dermatologists, dermatology nurses, researchers & patients developing high quality, independent clinical trials on skin disease.

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Evidence Based Update Meeting - The University of Nottingham

Autoimmune Blistering Diseases: An Evidence Based Update Thurs 21 May 2026
This online meeting for dermatology health professionals of all levels will look at the latest evidence on the management of immuno-bullous disease
Programme details & booking link here:Β 
www.nottingham.ac.uk/conference/f...

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UKDCTN Funding Awards

Research Funding Available!
Β£10K for research in medical dermatology. Award is for any medical derm topic, but EXCLUDES skin cancer, skin surgery & paediatrics. Must have potential to contribute to an eventual trial. Open to UK applicants only Deadline: 20 July 2026
www.ukdctn.org/funding-awar...

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Beacon Trial – Best systemic treatments for adults with atopic eczema over the long term

Clinical Trials Recruiting across the UK

Acne-ID - Low dose isotretinoin for #acne .
Website: www.acne-id.ac.uk Email: acne-id@nottingham.ac.uk

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Beacon Trial – Best systemic treatments for adults with atopic eczema over the long term

Clinical Trials Recruiting across the UK

SCC-After - Radiotherapy for high risk squamous cell carcinoma
Website: www.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t... Email: sccafter@cardiff.ac.uk

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Beacon Trial – Best systemic treatments for adults with atopic eczema over the long term

Clinical Trials Recruiting across the UK
BEACON - systemic treatments for adults with eczema
Website: www.beacontrial.org Email: beacon@kcl.ac.uk

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Evidence Based Update Meeting - The University of Nottingham

Autoimmune Blistering Diseases: An Evidence Based Update - Thursday 21 May 2026 Online
For dermatology health professionals of all levels will look at the latest evidence on the management of immuno-bullous disease.
Programme details & booking link here:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/conference/f...

17.02.2026 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Evidence Based Update Meeting - The University of Nottingham

Autoimmune blistering diseases: Evidence Based Update Thurs 21 May ONLINE
For dermatology health professionals
UK & International speakers with latest evidence, best practise and opportunity for discussion
This is a CPD accredited event
Book your place www.nottingham.ac.uk/conference/f...

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Psoriasis study looking at exercise and psoriasis. Get involved...

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AUK Research Pots 2026 Funding available for research on alopecia areata. Application deadline: 16 March 2026

Research Funding Available - Alopecia Areata
Grant of up to Β£30k available for biological, clinical and psychological projects which address impacts of alopecia areata Deadline for applications: 5pm Mon 16 March 2026
Info here www.alopecia.org.uk/research-pot... or email research@alopecia.org.uk

23.12.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
πŸ“’NES 2025/2026 Research Funding call now open November 10th 2025 - National Eczema Society Applications are now open for NES research grants that back innovative, patient-centred eczema research across...

Research Funding Available - 2 opportunities
PhD Studentship Grant – up to Β£100k (over 3 years)
Pump-Priming Grant – up to Β£30k
This NES call is open to researchers based in the UK Deadline for applications is 28 February 2026.
Full details here:
πŸ‘‰ eczema.org/research/for...

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Writing for Publication | University of Nottingham Online Store OverviewThis one-day course will help you write more clearly and meaningfully for a scientific audience. Working in small groups, you will examine the vari

Writing for publication - 1 day course from the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology 11 June 2026
Will help you write more clearly & meaningfully for a scientific audience tailored to the needs of dermatology who needs to write scientific papers More info:
store.nottingham.ac.uk/conferences-...

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UK DCTN Research Clinics are back!
New 'research clinic' date - Monday 2 March 2026. Your opportunity for an informal discussion about your research ideas. Book a half hour slot with the experts using the booking form on our web page 'Idea for a trial'...
www.ukdctn.org/idea-for-a-t...

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Beacon Trial – Best systemic treatments for adults with atopic eczema over the long term

Are you an adult with eczema? Would you like to join a clinical trial? Contact the BEACON trial study team now
www.beacontrial.org

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UK DCTN Research Clinics are back!
New 'research clinic' date - Monday 2 March 2026. Your opportunity for an informal discussion about your research ideas. Book a half hour slot with the experts using the booking form on our web page 'Idea for a trial'...
www.ukdctn.org/idea-for-a-t...

10.12.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Events and Meetings

Save the date! The 2026 Evidence Based Update meeting will be on autoimmune blistering diseases - Online on Thursday 21 May 2026. Further details coming soon
www.ukdctn.org/events-and-m...

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Writing for Publication | University of Nottingham Online Store OverviewThis one-day course will help you write more clearly and meaningfully for a scientific audience. Working in small groups, you will examine the vari

Writing for publication - 1 day course from the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology 11 June 2026
Will help you write more clearly & meaningfully for a scientific audience tailored to the needs of dermatology who needs to write scientific papers More info:
store.nottingham.ac.uk/conferences-...

05.11.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sun Safe Schools Assisting primary Schools in their duty of care to safeguard children against UV and prevent skin cancer through education as part of the new PSHE curriculum

National charity Skcin leads the UK’s only sun safety education programme for primary schools Free accreditation equips schools with vital resources to protect pupils from harmful UV exposure & gain lifelong sun safety habits Every school needs to get involved Find out more
www.sunsafeschools.co.uk

05.11.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SPOT-IT Cutaneous SCC Prevention using Topical Therapy in Immunosuppressed Patients.

SPOT-IT skin cancer study This study is looking at SCC prevention in immunosuppressed patients using topical therapies Comparing standard of care sunscreen only to topical 5FU cream with an additional study arm comparing a topical 5FU+CAL combination. #dermatology
www.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t...

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www.ukdctn.org/fellowships/...

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UK DCTN Fellowships - Last chance to apply!
Do you want to learn more about applied dermatology research? Our Fellowship opportunities are available to:
Dermatology Trainees
Portfolio pathway staff
GPs
Dermatology/ Research Nurses
Pharmacists
Deadline: 5pm Monday 6 October

02.10.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

UK DCTN at British Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology Conference 2025
We are attending the 40th BSPAD Annual Meeting on 7/8 November at the Albert Hall, Nottingham. If you are there do come and see us at our stand. If you are interested in booking
www.eventsforce.net/bad/frontend...

02.10.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nothing more fun than working with brilliant students, @uwcse.bsky.social @chanwoo-kim.bsky.social & @sohamgadgil.bsky.social, on our Nature Reviews bioeng. paper!πŸŽ‰We review challenges & opportunities for making medical AI trustworthy through transparency in data, models & deployment.
rdcu.be/eFnIc

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A woman in India in a heat wave

A woman in India in a heat wave

The year has seen record temperatures in many countries.

Heat combined with air pollution is a health emergency that requires new approaches from doctors
www.bmj.com/content/390/...

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Excited to be invited to this dermatology nurses conference and talk about our work and the trials we support. Want to know more about research? Come along! #BDNG2025

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News - People with eczema needed to help a study on how long to use steroid creams for - University of Nottingham People with eczema are being invited to take part in a new study that explores how best to control eczema flare-ups.

Do you have eczema? Do you use steroid creams? We have a study looking at whether steroid creams are effective in dealing with eczema flares. It's UK wide - more info here:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/keep-co...

20.08.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Unfortunately this article is behind a pay wall so the message still won't get through

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Description Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities ment...

πŸ”ŠWe're hiring!
Imperial Clinical Trials Unit are looking for an ambitious senior statistician with experience in clinical trials & design & analysis of adaptive trials to lead a research programme in antimicrobial resistance & data-enabled trials.
Full details: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

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BJGPLife: β€œAI psychosis”
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#GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine

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UK DCTN Fellowships open to applications
Applied dermatology research fellowship opportunities available to trainees, 'portfolio pathway' staff, GPs, nurses & pharmacists Receive training & get involved in research around your day job Deadline: 6 Oct '25
​http://www.ukdctn.org/fellowships/index.aspx

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