2024 Ceva cross-talk Symposium at WCVD
Exploring the parallels:
Insights from human pediatric dermatology
for the management of canine atopic dermatitis
Join us as our esteemed speakers delve into the parallels, divergences, and collaborative opportunities between human pediatric dermatology and the veterinary management of atopic dermatitis in canines. This symposium offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights at the intersection of medicine and veterinary science.
Discover the importance of dermatopicals, learn how to select the appropriate ingredients, and explore the nuances of product selection and application schemes based on specific clinical scenarios. Through knowledge sharing and interdisciplinary collaboration, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of effective management strategies for atopic dermatitis, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes.
The Virtual WCVD10 program has been RACE approved for 30 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval, with 30 hours available to an individual attendee.
Meet our experts:
Dr. Peter A. Lio
MD
Pediatric Dermatologist & Medical Dermatologist – River North, Chicago, IL
Peter A. Lio, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (board-certified in Dermatology). Dr. Lio received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital, and his Dermatology training at Harvard where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. While at Harvard, he received formal training in acupunctur.
Dr. Amelia White
DVM, MS, DACVD
Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology – Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Amelia White received her DVM from the University of Georgia in 2010 followed by a one-year rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Auburn University. She completed a three-year Dermatology residency and Master’s degree at the University of Illinois in 2014. Dr. White became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014, and is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has authored or contributed to several abstracts, case reports, primary research, and book chapters. She teaches the integument and communications skills courses at Auburn University, and her interests include allergic skin and ear diseases, infectious diseases, and student mental health and wellbeing.
Prof. Lluís Ferrer
Dipl. ECVD, DVM, PhD
Professor of Veterinary Dermatology – Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
Lluís Ferrer obtained his DVM degree in 1981 and a PhD in 1985 at the University of Zaragoza, Spain followed by a Master in Animal Pathology in 1983 at the Veterinary School of Hannover, Germany. In 1994 became a Board-Certified Dermatologist by the European College of Veterinary Dermatology. Since 1985 has been lecturing Pathology and Dermatology at the Veterinary School of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, where he has also been Dean of the Veterinary School (1992-1998), then Vice-rector for Research (1998-2002) and Rector of the University. Between 2012 and 2017 he was Professor of Dermatology at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, in North Grafton, MA, USA. Among other topics, his investigations have been focused on cutaneous infections (canine leishmaniosis, demodicosis, staphylococcal pyoderma), canine atopic dermatitis, canine perianal furunculosis, and on the genetic background of skin diseases.
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