First World Congress on Vitiligo, Milan, Italy

Initially there will be a Scientific Programme on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th September 2010 at San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan

The scientific sessions of the Congress are not open to patients.  The aims of this event are to determine research priorities for this condition, to exchange experiences of experts from all over the world and combine high level scientific discussions with diagnostic and therapeutic topics.

This event will be followed on Saturday 25th September by a day specifically for patients:

Vitiligo, where are we now?

Participation is free of charge.

This day will be dedicated to patients and Patient Groups representatives from all over the world in interaction with dermatologists, psychologists, endocrinologists and researchers.  The day will provide interaction between patients, clinicians and scientists.

The aim of this meeting, developed in co-operation with the ARIV, is to improve the quality of life of patients and family, helping them to cope with the disease and its unpredictable skin changes.

“The First Vitiligo World Congress is a good opportunity to open new communication channels: patients will have the chance to work in partnership with investigators, clinicians and healthcare professionals, interacting with members of the international vitiligo scientific community.  Moreover, patients will have the opportunity to assume an active role in participating and encouraging present and future research.”

To learn more details, please visit the congress website at www.vwc2010.com