Missy Gough
(847) 240-1734
[email protected]
Karen Klickmann
(847) 240-1735
[email protected]
Jennifer Gale
(847) 240-1730
[email protected]
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY HOLDS ACADEMY 2000 MEETING
SCHAUMBURG, IL (July 24, 2000) -- The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) will hold its Academy 2000 summer scientific meeting in Nashville, August 2 - 6, at the Opryland Hotel. Anticipated attendance is more than 1,500.
Nearly 200 speakers will contribute to presentations on the latest research in the medical and surgical treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. In addition, media briefings will be presented on cosmetic surgery and women's health. A box lunch will be served at each briefing, and media interested in attending are asked to sign up for the briefings they will attend when they pick up their registration materials on site at the Press Room (Belle Meade A). The panels feature the following speakers:
Thursday, August 3
Cosmetic Surgery
12:00 p.m. -- 1:15 p.m.
Belle Meade C
Opryland Hotel
- New Laser Treatment Holds Promise for Millions of Americans with Psoriasis and Vitiligo
Microdermabrasion: Separating Reality from Hype
James M. Spencer, M.D., Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
- Botulinum Toxin in the New Millennium
Kevin Pinski, M.D., Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
- Chemical Peels and Lasers 2000
Gary Monheit, M.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham
Friday, August 4
Women's Health
12:00 p.m. -- 1:15 p.m.
Belle Meade C
Opryland Hotel
- New Treatment Could Help Women Win the Battle Against Excessive Facial Hair
Marty Sawaya, M.D., Ph.D., Aratec Clinics, Ocala, Florida
- Tips For Using Nail Cosmetics Can Help Consumers Avoid Common Problems
Phoebe Rich, M.D., Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon
- Pregnancy and the Skin: Medications to Avoid. Changes to Expect.
Barbara Reed, M.D., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
For more information about the meeting, call Missy Gough, Karen Klickmann or Jennifer Gale at (847) 330-0230. If you plan to attend but have not yet registered, come directly to the Press Office, Belle Meade A, at the Opryland Hotel. All media must register through the Press Office to be admitted to the meeting.
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