Description
Update your knowledge of pathophysiology and new treatments for conditions associated with the mast cell, as well as review current best practice in the management of allergic disorders.
Expert-led lectures will leave clinicians with an advanced understanding of disorders associated with the mast cell and allergic reactions, and provide cutting edge information on the pathophysiology, and outline new trends in the management of these diseases.
The Webster Memorial Lecture will specifically cover rare and chronic disorders associated with immune system deficiencies.
Gaining up-to-date knowledge in these areas will enable clinicians to provide the best care for their patients.
This meeting will be particularly beneficial to immunologists, allergists, dermatologists and rheumatologists.
topics include:
Update on prevalence, epidemiology and socio-economic burden of diseases associated with mast cell disorders
New concepts in the underlying pathogenesis of allergic reactions
Awareness of tools that are available for the diagnosis of mast cell disorders, as well as assessment of effect on quality of life and disease severity
Review the latest evidence that supports current approaches to management of mast cell disorders
Update on new licensed treatments and future targets for novel therapies
key speakers:
Dr Chris Rutkowski, Consultant Allergist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London
Professor Gideon Lack, Consultant Paediatric Allergist at St Thomas’ Hospital in London
Dr George Du Toit, Consultant Paediatric Allergist at St Thomas’ Hospital in London
Professor Mike Cork, Professor of Dermatology and Head of Sheffield Dermatology Research at the University of Sheffield
Dr Matthew Buckland, Consultant immunologist at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Tabi Leslie, Consultant Adult & Paediatric Dermatologist at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
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agenda
9.30 am
Registration, tea and coffee
10.00 am
Welcome and introduction
Dr Tabi Leslie, President, Clinical Immunology & Allergy Section, Royal Society of Medicine
10.15 am
Food allergy
Professor Gideon Lack, Consultant Paediatric Allergist
10.45 am
Drug hypersensitivity
Dr George Du Toit, Consultant Paediatric Allergist
11.15 am
Contact dermatisis
Dr David Orton, Consultant Dermatologist and Allergist
11.45 am
Panel discussion
12.00 pm
Lunch
1.00 pm
Urticaria and angiodema
Dr Tabi Leslie
1.30 pm
Atopic dermatisis
Professor Mike Cork, Head of Sheffield Dermatology, University of Sheffield
2.00 pm
Mast cell diseases
Dr Chris Rutkowski, Consultant Allergist
2.30 pm
Panel discussion
2.45 pm
Tea and coffee break
3.15 pm
Webster memorial lecture: Primary immunodeficiencies
Dr Matthew Buckland, Consultant Immunologist
4.00 pm
Panel discussion
4.20 pm
Jonathan Brostoff prize presentations
5.00 pm
Close of meeting