CDA 85th Annual ConferenceWednesday, June 30 to Sunday, July 4, 2010St. John’s, NL

Call for Abstracts

CDA 85th Annual ConferenceWednesday, June 30 to Sunday, July 4, 2010St. John’s, NL

Table of Contents

Important Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Committee Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2009 Official Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Invitation from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Invitation from the 2010 Organizing Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Host Hotel & City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preliminary Program Schedules . . . . . . . . . . 8

Call for Abstracts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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CDA 85th Annual ConferenceWednesday, June 30 to Sunday, July 4, 2010St. John’s, NL

Important DatesConference Dates:Wednesday, June 30 - Sunday, July 4, 2010

Abstract Submission Deadline:Sunday, January 31, 2010

Notice of Adjudication:Sunday, February 28, 2010

Early Registration Deadline:Thursday, April 29, 2010

Hotel Reservation Deadline:Monday, May 31, 2010

Conference SecretariatAdvance Group101-1444 Alberni StreetVancouver, BC V6G 2Z4Tel: 604.688.9655 x 2Fax: 604.685.3521Email: cda@advance-group.com

Canadian Dermatology AssociationExecutive DirectorMichelle Albagli1385 Bank Street, Suite 425Ottawa, ON K1H 8N4Tel: 613.738.1748Toll Free: 1.800.267.3376Fax: 613.738.4695Toll Free Fax: 1.800.267.2178Email: malbagli@dermatology.ca

Director of Industry RelationsDr. Kirk BarberTel: 403.650.1808Email: kirkbarber@dermatology.ca

Committee MembersDr. Yves PoulinPresident

Dr. Laurence WarshawskiChair, Annual Conference Planning Committee

Dr. Richard LangleyChair, 2010 Scientific Program

Dr. Ian Landells2010 Conference Chair and Scientific Committee Member

Dr. Tracey Brown-MaherDr. Gillian ClarkeDr. Kamal OhsonDr. Syed PirzadaScientific Committee Members

Dr. Danielle MarcouxChair, Education Committee

CDA Conference Websitewww.dermatology.ca

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2009 Official Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

The Canadian Dermatology Association would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support of the Vancouver 2009 Annual Conference.

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Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

2009 Official Sponsors

The Canadian Dermatology Association would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support of the Vancouver 2009 Annual Conference.

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An Invitation from the President

Dear Colleagues:

Mark June 30–July 4 on your day planner and join us at the 85th Annual Conference of the Canadian Dermatology Association

being held in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

The Annual Conference is a seminal event, the key gathering of the year for dermatologists in Canada. This is your opportunity to

meet colleagues and learn in an optimal setting.

The scientific program is based on an analysis of your needs. An expert team is busy putting together a schedule of quality

presentations, discussions and workshops. Whatever your field of interest, you are sure to find something of true value.

Dr. Ian Landells is in charge of overall conference organization, in association with Dr. Richard Langley, Chair of the Scientific

Committee. Under their direction, you are sure to be entranced by both science and the beauty of this truly unique part of

Canada. I would like to extend my appreciation to these eminent colleagues for their involvement and thank the local team of

Drs. Brown-Maher, Clarke, Ohson and Pirzada for their collaboration in making the conference a success.

I invite each of you to submit your presentations and posters. Your participation is important. This is your conference. It belongs

to you.

Newfoundland is a welcoming land and the social program will be worthy of its maritime tradition of hospitality. This is a unique

opportunity, so don’t forget to invite your family!

I hope to see you all in St. John’s.

Yves Poulin, MD, FRCPC

President, Canadian Dermatology Association

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Dear Colleagues:

I am delighted to advise you the planning of the 85th annual conference of Canadian Dermatology Association, being held in

St. John’s, Newfoundland, is well under way. As Chair of the Scientific Program for this meeting, we have made a significant effort

to review your comments from the 2009 meeting and to develop what we hope will be a highly informative, interactive and

interesting meeting that will meet the needs you have identified.

At this point, we are requesting your participation to ensure the success of this meeting. We are encouraging submissions

related to four specific themes:

1. Genetics

2. Therapeutics and diagnostics

3. Skin cancer

4. Dermatology related to other specialties (Rheumatology, GI, ENT/Oral, Ophthalmology)

We are also interested in high quality abstracts for more general presentation themes that are also listed in this Call for Abstracts.

I invite each of you to submit presentations and posters, as your participation is critical for the success of this meeting.

I would also like at this point to thank the organizing committee who have been instrumental in their assistance of coordinating

this meeting.

I would also like to recognize the central organizing role by Caroline Herzberg, Michelle Albagli and Carrie Dick in their

coordinating efforts in organizing the conference.

I look forward to meeting you for what we believe will be an outstanding and interesting meeting in Newfoundland.

Best regards,

Richard Langley, MD, FRCPC

Chair, 2010 Scientific Program

Professor of Dermatology, Director of Research

Division of Dermatology, Dalhousie University

Invitation from the 2010 Organizing Committee

Host Hotel and City

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WelcomeCome discover one of the oldest cities in North America and why St. John’s is referred to as “The City of Legends”.

Our host hotel is conveniently located downtown near the harbour with spectacular ocean views, charming streetscapes and significant historical sites just minutes away.

St. John’s is a very popular destination and experiences a high volume of visitors in the summer months. Make your hotel reservations and car rental bookings early to avoid disappointment!

Host HotelDelta St. John’s Hotel120 New Gower StreetSt. John’s, NL A1C 6K4Main Line: 709.739.6404Fax: 709.570.1622Toll Free Reservations: 1.888.890.3222

Delta Room:Double/Double or King(single/double occupancy) $210/night

Premier Room:Double/Double or King(single/double occupancy) $230/night

Deluxe Room:Double/Double or King(single/double occupancy) $240/night

Suites start from $285/night(Please contact the hotel directly for availability)

Room rates are currently subject to the following taxes:Provincial Hotel Room Tax: 14%Federal Goods & Services Tax: 5%Marketing Tourism Tax: 3%

Hotel Website link for the CDA 2010 Conferencehttp://www.deltahotels.com/accounts/group.html?uid=G1255541722&type=grp Promotional Code: GCDERMorCall directly to reserve your accommodation. Tell the reservation agent that you are with the Canadian Dermatology Association Conference to access the preferred group rates.Please note that you MUST call early to avoid disappointment. St. John’s is extremely busy during the summer season and hotel rooms are very limited. The CDA group rate is applicable based on availability until Monday, May 31, 2010. We urge you to secure your room with the hotel TODAY.

Delta Room:Double/Double or KingThe little extras are standard at Delta St. John’s. Amenities such as in-room high speed Internet access, in-room climate control, in-room voice mail, radio, cable TV with remote, in-room movies, hair dryers, personal (four-cup) coffee makers, iron and ironing boards. Recently renovated, rooms are refreshingly modern, spacious, and tastefully decorated. Delta Rooms measure up at around 306 square feet.

Premier Room:Double/Double or KingDelta Premier Rooms have all that the Delta Rooms offer, and a magnificent harbour view is guaranteed. The floors are yours to choose from, and amenities can include a mini fridge (empty), computer connections, and more. Premier Rooms measure up at around 306 square feet. At Delta St. John’s, your room is ready.

Deluxe Room: Double/Double or KingLocated on the corners of the hotel, Delta Deluxe rooms offer one of the best views in the City. At 355 square feet, they cover about 50 more square feet than standard rooms, and through huge corner windows, provide a two-way view of the City.

Host CityFor more information and everything you need to know about planning a memorable St. John’s and Newfoundland vacation, take time to explore their extensive website atwww.NewfoundlandLabrador.com

ImportantWe would like to request your support of the Canadian Dermatology Association by booking your accommodations exclusively at the Delta St. John’s Hotel. This hotel was chosen for the numerous benefits it offered the conference and its attendees. Accommodations reserved outside the CDA 2010 Annual Conference contracted conference block may seem less expensive but in reality it jeopardizes the benefits you enjoy as an attendee: no increase to registration fees, costs for the conference, committees, and social activities as well as discounts on many of the items needed for the conference. Equally important is our ability to determine actual needs for future planning. If we don’t fill our block, CDA is exposed to paying monetary penalty fees, which may jeopardize the program in future years.

Your loyalty and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Preliminary Program Schedules

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Scientific Preliminary Schedule Social Program Preliminary ScheduleJune 30 (Wednesday)

07:00 – 19:00 Registration Open

18:00 – 21:00 CDA Board of Directors Meeting

July 1 (Thursday) July 1 (Thursday)

06:30 – 17:00 Registration Open 18:00 – 19:00 CDA Resident’s & Fellows AGM & Reception

08:30 – 12:30 Patient Clinical Session 19:00 – 22:00 Welcome Reception

10:00 – 10:30 Coffee Break

14:30 - 16:30 Sub Specialty Sessions

July 2 (Friday) July 2 (Friday)

06:30 – 14:30 Registration Open 14:30 – 18:00 Optional Activities/Tours

08:45 – 10:15 Plenary Session

10:15 – 10:45 Break/Poster Viewing

10:45 – 12:45 Plenary Session

Free Evening

July 3 (Saturday) July 3 (Saturday)

06:30 – 18:00 Registration Open 17:15 – 18:30 CDF Reception

08:45 – 10:15 Plenary Session 19:00 – 24:00 President’s Banquet

10:15 – 10:45 Coffee Break

10:45 – 12:15 Plenary Session

14:15 – 16:15 CDA Annual General Meeting(for CDA Members, Life and Resident Members)

16:15 – 17:15 CDF Annual General Meeting

July 4 (Sunday)

07:00 – 09:00 CDA Incoming Board of Directors Meeting

Preliminary Program Schedules

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Industry Sponsored Satellite Symposia Preliminary ScheduleJuly 1 (Thursday)

07:00 – 08:30 Industry Sponsored Satellite Symposium

12:45 – 14:15 Industry Sponsored Satellite Symposium

July 2 (Friday)

07:00 – 08:30 Industry Sponsored Satellite Symposium

13:00 – 14:30 Industry Sponsored Satellite Symposium

July 3 (Saturday)

07:00 – 08:30 Industry Sponsored Satellite Symposium

12:30 – 14:00 Industry Sponsored Satellite Symposium

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Call for Abstracts

Abstract SubmissionsDeadline for Submissions: Sunday, January 31, 2010Notice of Adjudication: Sunday, February 28, 2010

The CDA 85th Annual Conference invites abstract submissions from CDA Members for consideration in the conference program. Abstract submissions will be accepted in online or manual format. In order to submit an abstract for the CDA 85th Annual Conference, you must be a CDA Member in good standing. Please refer to the membership categories listed below. You must identify your membership category in the first line of your abstract in order for your submission to be reviewed. If you are not a CDA member please see the Non-Member section below.

Abstract submissions must also include learning objectives and a takeaway message. For tips on writing abstracts and learning objectives, visit CDA’s conference web page at www.dermatology.ca/conference/GreatTips

CDA Member CategoriesMemberAll membership categories as defined by the CDA by-laws, i.e.:

MemberLife MemberInternational MemberHonorary MemberCorresponding MemberAssociate Member

Resident Member – Any resident who is enrolled full time in a Canadian dermatology specialty-training program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada at the time of registration in the current academic year.

If you require clarification of the CDA Member categories, please consult the CDA website:http://www.dermatology.ca/cda_organisation/join/categories.html

Non-MemberFor the purpose of abstract submission, Non-Members are defined as:

Proposed MemberAny fully qualified dermatologist whose application for CDA Membership has been received at CDA head office but has not yet had his/her application approved. If you are a Proposed Member, please note your date of application in the first line of your abstract in order for your submission to be reviewed. Your application must be received at CDA head office before submitting an abstract.

Medical StudentA CDA Member in good standing must sponsor Medical Student presentations and also must be in attendance at the conference. You must note the name of your sponsor in the first line of your submission in order for your abstract to be reviewed.

If you do not fall into one of the above categories to submit your abstract, please contact the conference secretariat at cda@advance-group.com.

Note: A conflict of interest disclosure is mandatory for all presenters at the time of abstract submission. This includes those presenters who will be declaring that there are no relevant conflicts.

Abstract FormatAbstract submissions will be reviewed for presentation in one of two formats and submitters should indicate their preference. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request based on limitations in space and theme of the conference program. - Oral plenary presentation- Poster presentation

Abstract TopicsAll abstracts submitted must address one of the conference topics for inclusion in the program. When submitting an abstract, please select the topic that your abstract applies to from the list noted below.

We particularly encourage submissions related to these four specific themes:1. Genetics2. Therapeutics and Diagnostics3. Skin Cancer4. Dermatology related to Other Specialities (Rheumatology, GI, ENT/Oral, Ophthalmology)

High quality abstracts on the following presentation themes will also be considered:1. Diagnosis2. Therapeutics3. Surgical Dermatology4. Dermatopathology5. Contact Dermatitis6. Pediatric Dermatology7. Basic Sciences8. Evidence-Based Dermatology9. Dermatology Education

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Call for Abstracts (Continued)

The submission deadline is Sunday, January 31, 2010. Notice of adjudication will be provided by Sunday, February 28, 2010. Initial correspondence will be addressed to the submitting author. Unless requested otherwise, after acceptance, correspondence will then be directed to the designated presenting author. Oral presentations will take place in the plenary and concurrent sessions throughout the meeting days. Posters will be displayed for one (1) full day during the conference to enable delegates to view the information at their leisure. In addition, poster presenters will have dedicated time scheduled to host their posters.

Full presentation guidelines will be sent in April. A condition of acceptance is that you must register for the conference. Confirmation of registration must be received by Monday, April 5, 2010 in order for the abstract to be accepted and included in the Final Program.

Awards will be presented for the best presentation by a Resident or Trainee.

WaiverPlease be advised that authors grant exclusive license to CDA for any reproduction as they see fit. Submission of your abstract and acceptance to present constitutes your consent to publication.

Submitting an Abstract OnlineAn acknowledgment of receipt of the abstract(s) will be sent automatically to the submitting author by email upon completion of the online submission. Abstracts may be prepared in either French or English. Abstracts will be published in the language of submission. We strongly recommend that abstracts be submitted electronically, at http://abstracts.scolars.com/conferences/cda10/index.php. Prior to adjudication, abstracts that are submitted online allow the presenter to modify the submission until the closing date of January 31, 2010 at 5:00PM PST. Those abstracts that are selected for poster or oral presentations will be reproduced exactly as submitted and substitutions will not be permitted, so be sure to proofread your abstract very carefully before submitting. Prepare your abstract in word-processing software such as MS Word, WordPerfect, or a text editor such as MS Write. Do not use presentation software such as PowerPoint. Please limit your abstract to no more than 300 words and limit the number of co-authors to no more than 10. Please do not include graphics or photographs in your abstract.

Each abstract should have three paragraphs:1. Introduction2. Methods, Results3. Conclusions

Whether submitting your abstract online or manually, abstract submissions must also include learning objectives and a takeaway message.

For tips on writing great abstracts and learning objectives, visit CDA’s conference web page at www.dermatology.ca/conference/GreatTips

Submit your abstract online at:http://abstracts.scolars.com/conferences/cda10/index.php

Submitting an Abstract ManuallyCD ROM or DiskIf you cannot submit through the website, please use the following Hard Copy guidelines and save your abstract onto a flash drive or CD-Rom, in either Word or WordPerfect, and mail the disk and a hard copy no later than Wednesday, January 13, 2010 to the address listed below.

Hard CopyBe sure to proofread your abstract very carefully before submitting. The presenting author’s name should be typed in full, and indicate full contact information, organization, address, telephone, fax and email. Contributing author’s (s’) name(s) should be typed in full, followed by their organization only. Do NOT include any graphics or slides. Indicate the theme for which you are submitting (e.g. Diagnostics). There is a 300-word maximum for the abstract text. All additional words will be deleted. Mail the hard copy no later than Wednesday, January 13, 2010 to the following address:

CDA 85th Annual Conference#304-611 West 13th AvenueVancouver, BC V5Z 1N8

Please note: Abstracts submitted by email will not be processed.

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General Information

Conflict of Interest and Off-label DisclosureAny relevant conflicts of interest that may influence your presentation, including financial or equity involvement with an organization or company, or patent ownership related to the specific work or study in the presentation or postermust be stated at the time your abstract is submitted. In addition, a similar disclosure must be included with the poster presentation onsite, while a slide will be prepared by the conference secretariat for oral presentations onsite. Furthermore, a declaration is required for any sponsorshipprovided to the presenter to attend this conference. A conflict of interest disclosure is mandatory for all presenters, including those presenters who will be declaring that there are no relevant conflicts. If in doubt, you should disclose. It mustalso be disclosed it you intend to make a therapeutic recommendation that has not received regulatory approval from Health Canada (off-label use). For more information on CDA’s disclosure policy, visit www.dermatology.ca/conference/participant_info.html

CME – RCPSC and AAD AccreditationBoth the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Academy of Dermatology offer credits for eligible sessions. Credit hours will be announced in the Registration Program.

Social ProgramThe CDA 2010 Social Program will include a Welcome Reception and The President’s Banquet.

Plans for exciting Youth & Children’s and Accompanying Person’s Programs are underway. Look for details on both programs in the upcoming Registration Program available this spring.

Also available in the 2010 program is a free afternoon with optional tours/activities available for accompanying persons, children and delegates to purchase. There will be something for everyone!

CDA Annual Conference OnlineVisit the Canadian Dermatology Association website at www.dermatology.ca for more information.