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92nd Annual Meeting of the BAD

 

ICC Birmingham  3rd - 5th July 2012

 

 

Please click on the following for further information:

 

Abstracts

Organising Committee

Accommodation

First Announcement

Accompanying Persons

Registration

BDNG

Social Events

Pre Conference Sessions

Scientific Programme

Exhibition

 

  

 

 

 

FIRST ANNOUNCMENT                                                                                                                      

To access the First announcement for the meeting, please click here

 

ABSTRACTS                                                                                                                                           

Abstract of papers and posters should be submitted for consideration by the Scientific Committee by the deadline Monday 9th January 2012.

Authors will be notified of the results by the end of February 2012.

 

Abstracts must be submitted online via the link below:

 

http://dermatology.conference-services.net/authorlogin.asp?conferenceID=2966&language=en-uk


For Author Instructions please click here

 

The abstract submission deadline for the following special interest groups is Monday 6th February 2012: 

 

British Photodermatology Group

British Society for Dermatopathology

British Society for Paediatric Dermatology

British Society for Dermatological Surgery
 

British Society for Skin Care in Immunosuppressed Individuals

British Society of Cutaneous Allergy

Historical Symposium

 

SIG Abstracts must be submitted online and authors will be notified of the results by the end of March 2012.

 

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME                                                                                                                      

 

Building on its reputation as a high quality internationally renowned event, the BAD is delighted to announce the Annual Meeting for 2012. The annual meeting committee has again worked hard to
provide a blend of new scientific presentations with updates from experts in various fields.
 
We are pleased to announce that the Arthur Rook Oration will be delivered by Professor Eli Sprecher from Tel Aviv, Israel. Professor Martin Gore from London will give the first of the guest lectures at the plenary session on Tuesday speaking on New Drugs in Melanoma. He will be followed later that afternoon by Professor Julia Newton-Bishop from, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, who will be continuing the Melanoma theme. Wednesday’s programme features Prof Hywel Williams who will update the BAD membership on UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network.
 
The final guest lecture will come from Professor Sir Mike Richards, Head of the National Cancer Action Plan, who will talk during the CPD session on Thursday afternoon on ‘The history, current status and future of the NHS Cancer Plan’.
 
We will continue with the poster viewing session before the AGM on the Wednesday morning, supplemented by viewing during the welcome reception. All the Satellite Symposia will take place on
Wednesday, with the focus sessions on Thursday lunchtime, featuring topics from the following groups: BADBIR, BSDS and BCDG. Medical Dermatology features strongly in the programme with a dedicated session on Wednesday afternoon. Professors Chris Bunker, Malcolm Rustin and Richard Weller will be presenting at the Professors and Registrars plenary forum on Thursday morning, with the popular CPD session taking place in the Thursday afternoon slot.

 

 

 

PRE CONFERENCE SESSIONS                                                                                                                 

  

Monday July 2nd will see the continuation of the three BAD pre-conference sessions.

Dr Glenda Hill is coordinating the SAS afternoon session. The Junior Members and Students will be invited to take part in the fourth DermSchool day organised by the Dermschool committee. There will also be the trainee session being organised by BAD trainee Rep Dr Shaheen Haque-Hussain and BAD member Dr David de Berker.

 

 

ACCOMMODATION                                                                                                                                  

The accommodation booking service Ellis-Salsby have been appointed as the official accommodation booking agency and will be dealing with all delegate and exhibitor hotel bookings.

A range of hotels located on-site and within a short travel distance from the ICC Birmingham venue have been reserved and a hotel booking form will be sent with the registration form. Delegates are advised to book their accommodation early in order to secure your first choice. The BAD is not responsible for booking hotel accommodation.


Please visit http://www.ellis-salsby.co.uk/events/?eid=171  or click here  to download a booking form.

EXHIBITION                                                                                                                                            

A large exhibition will be open from July 3rd until the 5th. If you would like further information about exhibiting opportunities, please click here .

 

 

REGISTRATION FEES                                                                                                                             

 

All delegate fees are inclusive of lunch at the ICC Birmingham venue from Tuesday to Thursday.

Registration forms received after 19nd June will be processed at the conference venue and the on-site registration fee will apply.

 

To access the meeting registration form, please click here

 

To register online for the Annual Meeting, please click here

 
 

Member Rates

Up to 8th May 2012

After 8th May up to 19th  June 2012

Onsite: after 19th  June 2012

Ordinary

£275

£375

£425

Trainee / Associate Trainee

£100

£150

£200

Associate / SAS Grade

£125

£175

£225

Retired

£125

£175

£225

Honorary

No fee

£125

£175

Overseas

£300

£400

£450

Honorary Overseas

£275

£375

£425

Junior

£50

£75

£100

 

Please note if you wish to apply for any of the BAD member rates at the conference your completed membership application must  reach the BAD by the 23rd March 2012

 

Non-Member Rates

 

 

 

Non-Members and Trainee Non-Member

£400

£500

£600

Research Scientist

£100

£150

£200

Overseas Trainee Non-Member

£150

£200

£250

Medical Student with accepted Paper

£75

£100

£125

 

*Registrations from research scientists should be accompanied by a letter from their Head of Department confirming eligibility
**Overseas trainees must be working with a BAD Member Consultant Dermatologist in the UK at time of application and their registration form must be signed by the member.

 

Day Delegate Rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member

£125 per day

 (Maximum of two days)

Non-Member

£150 per day

 (Maximum of two days)

Special Interest Group Only

£75

 

 

There will be an additional £25 on-site fee for day delegates and delegates wishing to attend a Special Interest Group only who register on-site. 

 

Please note that all the above registration fees are inclusive of VAT
 

SOCIAL EVENTS                                                                                                                                 

  

Welcome Reception - Tuesday 3rd July

The Welcome Reception will be held at the ICC Birmingham venue within the Poster Hall, offering a unique chance for all attendees and exhibitors to meet on the opening evening of the Annual Meeting. The reception will begin after the final session finishes at 18:00 and will leave time for attendees to dine afterwards.

 

Annual Dinner – Wednesday 4th July

 

The Annual Dinner will be held at the Banqueting Suite of the Council Hall, with pre-dinner drinks in the Art Museum. In the heart of Birmingham city centre, the Council House is a beautiful Grade II* listed building, boasting some of the city's most talked about design. Since its opening, this venue has received and welcomed members of the Royal family, world leaders, media and film stars, people from the literary world and every type of business and organisation.

The Banqueting Suite combines traditional Victorian elegance with the ambience and charm of the 19th century. Places will be limited so book early to avoid disappointment. 

  
   

ORGANISING COMMITTEE                                                                                                                      

 

President – Dr Stephen Jones

Clinical Vice President – Dr Catriona Irvine

Chief Executive Officer – Marilyn Benham

Conference & Event Services Manager – Chris Garrett

Events Coordinator – Jenna Sanders

Marketing & Events Coordinator - Sally-Ann Koomson

Events Coordinator – Danielle Bailey

Finance & Conference Administrator – Marie Elwér

 


Address for all correspondence and further information:


Conference & Events Services
British Association of Dermatologists
4 Fitzroy Square
LondonW1T 5HQ

Tel: +44 (0)20 7391 6358
Fax: +44 (0)20 7388 0487
Email: conference@bad.org.uk

 

 
 
 
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