XIV International Congress of Dermatology (ICD) 2025 GLODERM Meeting
Rome, Italy
Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 9:00–12:00 (CEST)
In-person attendance only
Please register your attendance below
GLODERM ICD Scientific Meeting 2025
GLODERM Mentorship Programme: Empowering Future Leaders in Global Health Dermatology
Programme Overview
Check-In
From 8:30 AM
Meeting Start
9:00 AM
Welcome and introductions
Karolyn (Kari) Wanat, USA
GLODERM Chair
Session 1: Insights and Reflections from GLODERM Mentees
Expanding Dermatological Care in Underserved Communities
Presentation
9:05 AM
Expanding Dermatological Care in Rural Arusha
Doreen Mapunda, Tanzania
Presentation
9:10 AM
Reaching the Unreached: Unleashing Dermatological Services in the Highlands of Western Nepal
Harihar Adhikari, Nepal
Presentation
9:15 AM
Breaking Barriers: Expanding Dermatology Access in Remote Chilean Communities
Sofia Paz Villagran Essmann, Chile
Presentation
9:20 AM
Empowering Primary Health Workers: Enhancing Dermatology Care Access in Ethiopia (EmpowerDerma Project)
Wosen Ketema, Ethiopia
Presentation
9:25 AM
Being the First – Setting Up Dermatology Services in Solomon Islands, a Remote Pacific Island Nation
Joseph Sangatu, Solomon Islands
Presentation
9:30 AM
Sea the Change: Advancing Skin Health and Patient Care in Climate-Impacted Fishing Communities
Monisha Madhumita, India
Live Q&A
9:35 AM
Karolyn (Kari) Wanat, USA
Advancing Equity and Innovation in Dermatology
Presentation
9:50 AM
Comparative Study in Rural and Urban Settings on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Sunscreen Use Among Persons With Albinism in Mali
Bakary Simpara, Mali
Presentation
9:55 AM
Enhancing Care, Empowerment, and Quality of Life for People With Albinism in Nigeria
Olufolakemi Cole, Nigeria
Presentation
10:00 AM
Breaking Barriers, Restoring Dignity: Bringing Dermatologic Care Beyond Confinement for Persons Deprived of Liberty
Danielle Nicolle Dionisio-Mejia, Philippines
Presentation
10:05 AM
The Mexican Vitiligo Foundation: Boosting the Quality of Life of People With Vitiligo
Karen Eugenia Ferez Blando, Mexico
Presentation
10:10 AM
Development of an mHealth Strategy for Integrated Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing in Cali, Colombia
Jonny Alejandro Garcia Luna, Colombia
Presentation
10:15 AM
Bienvenue Solal Nouboadinan, Chad
Live Q&A
10:20 AM
Karolyn (Kari) Wanat, USA
Break
10:35 AM
Refreshments and light snacks will be available
Session 2: Experiences of GLODERM Mentors – Perspectives on Guiding Future Leaders
Presentation
11:05 AM
Advocacy for Skin Health in Government Services
Beatrice Etemesi, Kenya
Presentation
11:15 AM
Practicing Dermatology in a Public Academic Hospital in Venezuela: Global Resilience, Facing Adversity, and Triumphing Together
Ana Maria Saenz, Venezuela
Presentation
11:25 AM
Isabel Casas, Argentina
Live Q&A
11:35 AM
Karolyn (Kari) Wanat, USA
Closing Remarks
11:50 AM
Karolyn (Kari) Wanat, USA
This is an in-person only event
In-person: we have limited capacity, so spaces will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Once we are at full capacity, you will be added to our waitlist. Any in-person registrations should inform us if their plans change and if they will not attend, so we can allocate your space to someone else.
IMPORTANT: You must be registered to attend the International Congress of Dermatology 2025 in order to join our GLODERM event. Click here to learn more about registering for ICD.
Online: please register your interest to attend below to be the first to hear when the post-meeting recording becomes available for online viewing.
Location
Address: Roma Convention Centre, La Nuvola, Viale Asia, 40/44, 00144 Roma RM, Italy
Room: Purple Room