Newswise — The American Academy of Dermatology will hold the Summer Academy Meeting 2009, its annual summer scientific meeting, in Boston, July 29 — August 2, at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street. Anticipated attendance is more than 4,000. World-renowned leaders in the field of dermatology will present information on the latest research in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions.

For more information about the meeting, please contact the Academy's Communications Department at (847) 330-0230. Media planning to attend the Summer Academy Meeting 2009 must register on-site in the Academy Press Registration Kiosk located in the Level 2 Lobby. The Press Registration Kiosk phone number is (617) 954-2597 beginning Wednesday, July 29.

Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 16,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org.

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