From September 25-28, 2024, GlobalSkin attended the EADV Congress in Amsterdam, with an active presence that focused on amplifying the patient voice in dermatology and connecting with key stakeholders such as dermatologists, researchers, funding partners, and patient organization leaders. A delegation consisting of GlobalSkin Board members and staff led a variety of impactful activities throughout the event. A major highlight of GlobalSkin's participation was the successful launch of the Patient-Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases - PRIDD measure, which received overwhelmingly positive feedback.
PRIDD is the first fully validated dermatology impact measure designed for all skin conditions. This groundbreaking initiative, developed over seven years, represents a significant step forward in enhancing the understanding of the impact of skin diseases to improve patient care. Read more about the PRIDD launch here.
GlobalSkin's presence at the four-day event was marked by several key activities, including:
- The Skin Matters Reception, where Marc Yale, GlobalSkin Board President, Jennifer Austin, GlobalSkin CEO, and Prof. Chris Budny from Cardiff University shared insightful remarks on this achievement. The celebration of launching the PRIDD measure provided a platform for networking and discussion among all reception attendees.
- A Co-hosted session in the Congress' scientific program on “Collaborating in Novel Ways to Elevate Dermatology Research” where Marc Yale presented on the value and benefits of partnering with patient organizations in dermatology research. Jennifer Austin and Dr. Rachael Pattinson from Cardiff University also presented on the development of the PRIDD measure. If you are a registered attendee of the EADV Congress, you can catch up on all the scientific presentations including this on on-demand via the Virtual Platform or Congress App until December 31, 2024.
- Participation in the Patient Organization Area, where GlobalSkin highlighted the importance of the patient voice in dermatology.
- A PRIDD Booth set up by GlobalSkin in the Exhibition Hall that served as a hub for engaging with attendees and raising awareness about the newest impact measure in dermatology.
In addition to the above, GlobalSkin hosted a GlobalSkin-Europe Member Meeting, which focused on strategies for working with industry and leveraging European Union funding.
Marc Yale and Jennifer Austin also attended the EADV President’s Dinner, representing the patient community and strengthening ties with key stakeholders in the dermatology space. Furthermore, GlobalSkin held productive meetings with industry partners to discuss plans for 2025, which were met with great enthusiasm.
Overall, the EADV Congress proved to be yet another success for GlobalSkin, solidifying its position as a key player in the dermatology community and advancing its mission to elevate the patient perspective.
