ASDS invites dermatologists to submit abstracts for late-breaking oral and e-Poster presentations to be delivered at the 2019 ASDS Annual Meeting, Oct. 24-27, in Chicago. Review submission rules and guidelines. What's NEW for 2019: • Triple the number of oral abstract presentations. • Special oral abstract sessions, including “Best of Abstracts” and “International Abstracts”. • e-Posters that display research in an interactive digital format. • Improved submission site that allows abstract editing until closing date. Late Breaking abstract submission will be open July 16th until Aug. 9 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Eligibility for a late-breaking abstracts submission includes: • A late-breaking abstract should contain new information. It should contain results that were not yet known, or fully available, on the previous abstract submission deadline. • Do NOT submit encore posters (presented at another dermatology scientific meeting within the past 12 months) as a late-breaking abstract. • Do NOT submit a previously rejected oral abstract presentation or previously rejected e-Poster as a late-breaking abstract. If you have any questions, please email Dawn Herman or call 847-956-9123.
An unforgettable night of dinner and dancing to celebrate ASDS achievements in historical style at The Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Proceeds from the event support current and future dermatologic surgeons in continuing their innovative work, through the established ASDS Dermasurgery Advancement Fund (DSAF). The Samuel J. Stegman, MD, Award for Distinguished Service will be presented at the Gala. This special award honors an ASDS member who has made a substantial contribution to the advancement of the goads of ASDS in the areas of education, organizational service and/or research. For more information, contact: Tara Azzano, Director of Development and Industry Relations, at 847-956-9128 or tazzano@asds.net
Chef Grant Achatz has confirmed to deliver the keynote address at the 2019 ASDS Annual Meeting on Oct. 24, 2019 in Chicago. Chef Grant Achatz is one of the most awarded and recognized chefs in the world. Known for his innovative, emotional, and modernist style of cuisine he has been named Best Chef in the United States by the James Beard Foundation, honored by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, and has given talks and lectures on gastronomy and design at conferences and universities around the world. In 2008 Grant was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer of the tongue. The recommended course of treatment was a complete amputation of his tongue followed by radiation and chemotherapy. He was told that he likely only had 2 years to live. Instead, he sought out an innovative protocol at the University of Chicago, which after a grueling course of treatment has left him with no evidence of disease since 2009. His story is documented in his New York Times best-selling memoir Life, On the Line. The story is also featured in the nationally released documentary movie Spinning Plates.
Session directors and invited faculty will log into the ASDS Faculty Manager to complete required tasks, including: • Add / edit session description and learning objectives (directors only). • Complete commercial relationship disclosure and attestation (directors and invited speakers). • Upload presentation and handout files (directors and invited speakers). • Add / edit an optional biosketch and photograph (directors and invited speakers).
October 8 to 11 Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745
October 14 to 17 Hyatt Regency Chicago East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601
October 6 to 9 Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard Aurora, CO 80019
November 2 to 5 Hyatt Regency Chicago East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601
October 17 to 20 Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Blvd Orlando, FL 32819