Preliminary Speakers 2024

Babar Rao MD

Professor of Dermatology and Pathology | USA

With over twenty years of dermatology experience, Dr. Babar K. Rao is considered a pioneer in the industry. He brings his vast and diversified experience to every patient he sees, with established offices in California, New Jersey, and New York. Dr Rao has been published hundreds of times and is always working with Medical Students on new studies. In addition, he supports numerous philanthropic causes in the United States and abroad. The Rao Dermatology team prides themselves on providing quality services for each patient, while bringing innovative technologies to their offerings. As one of the very few expert Dermoscopists (a non-invasive method of skin cancer detection) Confocalists, Dermatopathologists and MOHS surgeons in the country, Dr. Rao is considered an international authority and provides each of his patients a high calibre of care, from coast to coast.

Giovanni Pellacani MD

Chairman of Dermatology Department | Italy

Prof. Pellacani is the Chairman of Dermatology in the Department of Clinical Internal, Anesthesiological, and Cardiovascular Sciences at La Sapienza University of Rome

Jacek C. Szepietowski MD

Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology | Poland

Jacek C Szepietowski, MD, PhD, FRCP is a full professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wroclaw, Poland. In the years 2011-2020, he served as a Vice-Rector (Vice-President) for University Development of Medical University in Wroclaw, Poland; in the years 2007-2011, he was the Director of the Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences. He is a Past President of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry, Past president of the International Forum for the Study of Itch and a current President of the Polish Dermatological Society. He is an author or co-author of more than 800 scientific articles, 17 books, more than 80 book chapters and more than 300 congress communications. His index “h” (Web of Science) is 62.

Jose Luis Estebranz MD

Professor of Dermatology | Spain

Prof. José Luis López Estebaranz is the Head of the Dermatology Department at the University Hospital Fundación Alcorcón and Medical the Director of DermoMedic Medical Center in Madrid. He is also a full Professor at Rey Juan Carlos University (School of Medicine). His clinical research interests include acne, light and lasers, psoriasis and skin cancer. He has participated in several research studies financed by national public funds (FIS, MEC) as principal investigator or co-investigator (skin cancer, scleroderma, poxvirus, psoriasis and acne). He is a member of the Spanish Psoriasis Group and has participated in the elaboration of Spanish psoriasis and acne guidelines and the European Acne Guidelines. JL López Estebaranz is a member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology, the European Academy of Dermatology, the Iberoamerican Dermatology Association and the American and European Academy of Dermatology. He has been the President of SC of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology from 2014 and 2018. He has been vice president of CILAD from 2017- 2022. JL López Estebaranz has authored and co-authored more than 250 dermatology papers and book chapters. He has received several prizes from the European and Spanish Academy of Dermatology. He was awarded by the AAD president in 2017 and 2018. He is an editorial board member of several Spanish and International scientific journals. He has been the president of the organizing committee of the CILAD congress in 2022, and He is the President of CILAD since June 2022. As a national board member of the UEMS (United European Medical Societies) since 2017 he has participated in different international educational activities and task forces. Prof López Estebaranz is the editor of 6 dermatology books and has been the director/promoter of various international and national dermatological congresses.

Lilia Correa MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology | USA

Dr. Correa-Selm is a U.S. board-certified dermatologist and internist, international dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon and expert confocalist. She is an Assistant Professor at the Dermatology Department of The University of South Florida and is part of the cutaneous oncology multidisciplinary team at Moffitt Cancer Center. Prior to being at USF/Moffitt, she was the Director of Cutaneous Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital while also teaching as an assistant professor at FSU. Before moving to Florida, she completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery in New Jersey after completing her Dermatology residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Additionally, she also accomplished a confocal microscopy fellowship and a laser/cosmetic research fellowship. She also performed research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer in New York, completed her Internal Medicine residency at Cornell New York Downtown Hospital and performed research at Harvard's renowned Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following spending one year as a physician in a remote underserved area of South America. She is a published author of numerous book chapters in dermatology as well as articles in important medical journals.

Rashmi Sarkar MD

Professor of Dermatology | India

Prof (Dr) Rashmi Sarkar, MD, FAMS is Director- Professor, Dept of Dermatology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated hospitals, New Delhi, Delhi University, India. She was the President of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists(IADVL) in 2022. Her special interests are in Pigmentary Disorders and Pediatric Dermatology. She has edited 16 books, has 220 publications and 80 chapters. She is an Editor Emeritus, at Pigment International and Co-Editor, the Asian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology. She is the Founder and Chairperson, of the Pigmentary Disorders Society and the Indian Women’s Dermatologic Association. She is on the Editorial Board of 5 International and 5 National Journals. She is the Director of, the International Society of Dermatology(ISD) and Chair, of the International Mentorship Committee, ISD. She has been the Past Secretary and President, of the Asian Society of Pigment Cell Research(ASPCR). She has won many awards and Orations including the Member Making a Difference Award in AAD and the Maria Duran Medal, ISD. She has lectured all over the world and India, including AAD and the World Congress of Dermatology since 2007.

Srie Prihianti Gondokaryono MD

Dermatovenereologist, Pediatric Dermatology Consultant and Vice President of International Affairs | Indonesia

Dr Srie Prihianti is a Board-certified Dermatovenereologist and a Pediatric Dermatology Consultant at Juntendo University. She is the Vice President of International Affairs at the Indonesian Society of Dermatology & Venereology.

Trilokraj Tejasvi MD

Associate Professor of Dermatology | USA

Trilokraj Tejasvi, MBBS, MD is an Associate Professor, Director Cutaneous Lymphoma Program, Director of Teledermatology Services, and Faculty Associate, at GLOBAL REACH, Michigan Medicine Department of Dermatology. He is also the Chief of Dermatology service at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. Dr. Tejasvi received his medical degree from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, India. He completed dermatology residency at All India Institute of Medical Sciences and completed post‐doctoral training in the genetics of psoriasis at the University of Michigan. More than 70 Peer-Reviewed Journals and Publications including those in Nature Genetics, the Journal of Dermatology, the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, and the American Journal of Human Genetics. He served as the Chair and Deputy Chair of the American Academy of Dermatology, Teledermatology Committee from 2019-2023. His Team was instrumental in developing AAD Teledermatology standards, ATA Teledermatology guidelines and Dermoscopy guidelines for use in Teledermatology. These documents have helped shape the practice of Teledermatology in the United States. He also served as the Chair of the American Telemedicine Association Teledermatology SIG from 2018-2022. Currently, he is the President of the International Society for Teledermatology. He is also an SME for dermatology for National Artificial Intelligence Institute.

Xinghua Gao MD

Professor, Chair of Dermatology and Deputy Director | China

Xing-Hua Gao serves as president-elect of the Chinese Society of Dermatology, president-elect of the Chinese Dermatologist Association, board member of the International Society of Dermatology and vice president of the International Society of Cosmetic Dermatology. His field of interest is immunopathology and immunobiology of skin diseases, with special reference to atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and HPV infection of the skin. He has published 500+ papers and is editor/ co-editor of 46 books or chapters and 48 patent holders. He received a Certificate of Appreciation from ILDS among nine international or national prizes or honours.

Zekayi Kutlubay MD

Professor of Dermatology | Turkiye

Prof. Kutlubay graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine in English in 1994. He completed his speciality training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Department of Dermatology in June 1999. He worked as a specialist doctor in private hospitals for ten years. On May 17, 2010, he started to work as a "specialist doctor" at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology. In 2014, he received the title of "Associate Professor" and in 2021, he received the title of "Professor". Behçet's Disease, bullous diseases, psoriasis, hair diseases, urticaria and allergy, dermatocosmetology, lasers, cosmetic procedures, anti-ageing methods, and wrinkle treatments are among his specialities. He has over two hundred local and foreign publications.

Ameen Alawadhi MD

Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist | Bahrain

Dr. Alawadhi is a Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist. Holder of Arab Board and European Board of Dermatology and Venereology. Fellowship in Advanced Medical Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. Fellowship in Dermatopathology at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York.

Annunziata Dattola MD

Researcher at The Department of Dermatology University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy | Italy

Annunziata (Nancy) Dattola is a Researcher at the Department of Dermatology, University of La Sapienza in Rome, and chairman Prof. Giovanni Pellacani (Italy). Her main field of interest is the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory skin diseases. In 2013, she completed a two-year fellowship at the Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology at Rockefeller University, New York, NY. During her fellowship, she focused on psoriasis, metabolic syndrome and imaging such as PET/CT, sono-elastography and CT angiography, in the diagnosis of psoriatic patients. In January 2021, she completed her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a thesis entitled: “Results of two different biological treatment in patients with PsO and PsA, and detection of early arthritis”. Her current research includes projects on biological agents for the treatment of psoriasis, laser and cosmetology. She is also involved in numerous phase III clinical trials and is the author of many papers on this topic. She completed 3 years of research at the University of Rome Tor Vergata from 2018 to 2021. She was a resident at the University of “Rome Tor Vergata” from 2012 to 2017. She is a member of the “Italian Task Force” for women with psoriasis, a member of the Italian Society of Dermatology and Venereology (SIDeMaST), a member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) and a member of the local organizing committee for the World Congress of Dermatology 2019 Milan, Italy.

Ashraf Hamza MD

Professor of Dermatology and Venereology | Egypt

Professor of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria. Academic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh), Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, November 1981. - Master Degree in Dermatology & Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria 1985. Thesis Title: “Tinea Pedis: clinicomycological study with assessment of immune status”. - Doctor's Degree in Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, 1992.

David J. Goldberg MD

Medical Director, Skin Laser & Surgery Specialist | USA

Dr. Goldberg earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his dermatology residency and dermatologic surgical fellowship at New York University Medical Center. He has served as President as well as Chairman of both the Ethics and International Committees of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). Dr. Goldberg was the first-ever recipient of the ASLMS Leon Goldman Award named after the founder of laser medicine. He is past Chair of the Ethics Committee of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. He has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. Dr Goldberg is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology and former Director of Laser Research and Mohs Surgery at NY’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is also a Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Chief of Dermatologic Surgery at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He has published over 170 peer-reviewed manuscripts and is author and/or editor of 15 books on Laser Hair Removal; Ablative and Non-ablative Skin Rejuvenation; Photodamaged Skin, Complications in Cutaneous Laser Surgery, Acne, Rosacea, Fat and Cellulite Treatments as well as Dermal Fillers in Dermatology.

Dooha Alhamdi MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology | Iraq

Dr. Dooha is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Department of Dermatology at Basra Medical College.

Elena Rossi MD

Territorial Medical Specialist in Dermatology in Modena | Italy

Dr Elena's main occupation is dermatologic surgery: her personal experience is around 6500 surgeries. Excision of skin cancer and reconstruction with different techniques such as flaps and grafts, and dermal substitutes. Autonomy in the execution of the research, isolation and excision of the sentinel lymph node in the groin and axillary area for melanoma. In private practice, She mostly deals with cosmetic procedures. Professor in non-ablative surgery in the master of cosmetic medicine at the University la Sapienza of Rome since 2019. Author of international publications; speaker and tutor in many international meetings and courses in dermatologic surgery and cosmetic procedures.

Federica Trovato MD

Dermatology Resident | Italy

Dr. Federica Trovato graduated in Medicine at the University Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome, in July 2020, magna cum laude. She is currently attending the School of Specialization in Dermatology since November 2021. During her studies, she has delved into clinical dermatology and cosmetic surgery, performing more than 400 procedures as a first operator. She also attended numerous dermatology and aesthetic medicine congresses and participated in multicenter clinical trials as a sub-investigator.

Gretchen Frieling MD

Dermatopathologist, Founder & Owner | USA

Dr. Gretchen Frieling (“Dr. G”), MD is an internationally recognized, Harvard-trained, triple board-certified Dermatopathologist, with over 18 years of experience in Medicine, Dermatopathology, and Aesthetics. She is the founder and owner of GFaceMD, a multimillion-dollar medical aesthetic practice with locations in Boston and Cape Cod. She is also the founder of GFace Academy, The Soyier Skin Collection, and FACEit Virtual/Live. She is a global educator and trainer for many pharmaceutical companies, including GAIN/Galderma, Merz, Skinstylus, and Benev. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including Yahoo, Oprah Magazine, Elle, Real Self, Bustle, MSN, Shape, NBC News as well as a speaker on national radio stations. Dr. Frieling enjoys traveling internationally to speak in national conferences to educate and propel the aesthetic medical field. She is a pioneer in the development and use of ultrasound in medical aesthetics, specifically on ultrasound-guided procedures and vascular mapping as well as complication management. An expert in advanced consultation, assessment, global rejuvenation and skincare ingredient education, Dr. Frieling approaches her patients with a novel approach to rejuvenation. Dr. Frieling has an extensive academic background, including numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, selected Editor of medical journals, and an author of noteworthy medical textbook chapters. She is the founder of FACEit Live: The Ultimate Ultrasound and Anatomy Experience, the first-ever symposium of its kind.

Hassan Galadari MD

Associated Professor of Dermatology | United Arab Emirates

An American board-certified graduate of the Boston University/Tufts University dermatology program in the USA, Dr Galadari completed a dermatologic surgery and laser fellowship at the University of California-San Francisco and is currently a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is currently an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) as well as in his private practice, Galadari Derma Clinic, with a main area of interest in cosmetic dermatology, particularly the field of soft tissue augmentation, where he currently holds a patent. He has lectured at numerous international congresses, published in many peer-reviewed journals, and authored book chapters as well as a best-selling book.

Ilaria Proietti MD

Dermatologist | Italy

Dr. Proietti is a dermatology specialist with a Ph.D. in oncological dermatology from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. She works as a first-level medical manager at the dermatology unit of Sapienza University, Rome. She holds national scientific qualification for a second-level professor in the 06/D4 sector and teaches in the Medicine and Surgery degree program. Her expertise includes clinical dermatology, skin quality, advanced cosmetics, oncological dermatology, and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Proietti is also a lecturer in Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery at various universities and actively participates as a speaker, advisor, and KOL at international events. She has authored over 130 publications.

Khalil Alhamdi MD

Professor of Dermatology and Consultant Dermatologist | Iraq

Prof. Alhamdi is a Professor of Dermatology, consultant dermatologist, chair and training committee of the Arab Board of Dermatology. He is also the director of Basra training centre of the Arab and Iraqi Board of Dermatology, and editor-in-chief of the Basra Medical Journal. Prof. Alhamdi has published more than 77 papers in national and international journals and is the head of medical colleges' academic accreditation team.

Maria Cristina Puyat MD

Dermatologist & Medical Director | Philippines

Dr. Maria Cristina Puyat is a Medical Specialist III and holds subspecialty clinics in Procedural Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology in Rizal Medical Center. Dr. Puyat is the founder Asian Stem Cell Institute, Inc. where she practices aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. She graduated Doctor of Medicine from the University of Santo Tomas – Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed her Residency Training in Dermatology at Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center. She is also a Fellow of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, USA, and a Fellow of Stem Cell Therapy at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Biotechnology, as well as in Preventive and Regenerative Medicine which she earned from the American University, Washington DC USA, and from the Dresden International University, Germany, respectively. Dr. Maria Cristina Puyat is also a member of the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Masuma Molvi MD

Board Certified Dermatologist and Cosmetologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Masuma Molvi is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Cosmetologist, associated with Minal Medical Centre, a renowned dermatology, laser and aesthetic clinic located in Dubai. An outstanding physician and fervent aesthetician, she specialiizes in lasers , injectabes , hair restoration and immune disorders . She is a proud member of the Indian association of Dermatologists , Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) and constantly fortifies her knowledge and improvises on her aesthetic sensibility by being involved in various national and international conferences and global events. A profound writer, she has authored several articles on skin disorders, lasers and injectables in national and international medical journals and textbooks.

Meera Aladawi MD

Dermatology Consultant | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Meera Aladawi, MD. MSc. Is a Dermatology Consultant at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City SKMC (SEHA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. where She is a Dermatology Residency Program Core Faculty Member. She is an Arab Board-certified dermatologist with a special interest in Laser therapy and chronic wound management. Diploma and Master's Degree in Skin Integrity and Chronic Wound Management. She is a member of the Emirati Dermatology board and a member of the scientific comity of the Abu Dhabi International Dermatology and Aesthetic Conference (AIDA). She has a few Publications and case reports in international dermatology Journals.

Michael H. Gold MD

Medical Director & Clinical Assistant Professor | USA

Dr. Michael H. Gold is the founder and medical director of Gold Skin Care Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, and Tennessee Clinical Research Center in Nashville, TN. He is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon and oversees the various facets of the center's operations — a combination of medical and surgical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic services and research endeavors, which began in 1990. The Tennessee Clinical Research Center is regarded in the industry as one of the best clinical research centres for medical dermatology and aesthetic/cosmetic research endeavours – focusing on FDA Phase II, III, and IV clinical trials.

Minal Patwardhan MD

Dermatologist & Founder | United Arab Emirates

Dr Minal Patwardhan started Minal Medical Centre in 1997. Throughout her illustrious career spanning over 21 years, she has contributed significantly to the health and beauty industry in the UAE for which she has been awarded multiple accolades. She obtained her Certification in Dermatology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai. She has had training in USA, France and London and she holds the distinction of being the first dermatologist to start Laser Hair removal in UAE in 1997. She has presented numerous papers all over the world e.g. U.S.A, India, Australia, Singapore, Seoul etc. and contributed excerpts in books such as “Cosmetic Dermatology Textbook: A Practical and Evidence-based approach” and also in “Cosmetic Dermatology Textbook”. She has conducted workshops in subjects as diverse as skin diseases to lasers in dermatology. Dr Minal Patwardhan is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, The European Academy of Dermatology, the European Society of Cosmetic Dermatology, Indian Association of Dermatology, Leprology & Venereology, Indian Society of Aesthetic and Surgical

Mohammed El Banhawy MD

Senior Consultant Dermatologist | Egypt

Dr Banhawy graduated from Ain Shams University, Cairo Egypt in 1973. MSC, MD - Senior Consultant in Dermatology, STIs and Andrology. He is a Jury Member of the Case Presentation Competition at Dubai Derma Conference.

Mohammed Kareem Ismael MD

Specialist Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohammed Kareem Ismael is a Board-Certified dermatologist practising in the Ministry of Health of Dr. Mohammed Kareem Ismael United Arab Emirates. He graduated with honours in Dermatology from the Arab Board of Health Specialization, Jordan 2021. Later He completed a dermatology residency at Sheik Zaid Hospital of Dermatology Department in Egypt. Currently, he is working as an assistant professor of dermatology at Ras Al Khaimah Medical University of Health and Science. Dr. Ismael maintains active membership in numerous state and national medical associations including the American Dermatology Association and the American Medical Association as well as many dermatological societies.

Nidhi Sharma MD

Medical Head and Director | India

Dr. Nidhi Sharma is a board-certified MD Dermatologist and Aesthetic Physician from India with more than 10+ years of experience in her field. She is the Secretary for the Face Aesthetic Dermatologist Society (FADS) of India and has been actively involved in organizing various trainings, webinars and conferences in the field of Aesthetics as well as Clinical Dermatology. She is also the Treasurer of the Skin Allergy Society of India. Dr Nidhi is known for her presentations and publications in various national and international journals and has won many accolades and awards for her work at various National conferences in India.

Patricia Froes Meyer MD

Dermatologist | Brazil

Degree in Physiotherapy from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais (1992), Master's Degree in Health Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (2005) and PhD in Health Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (2008). Post-doctorate from the University of Birmingham, UK. Currently owns the Biofisio Clinic physical therapist, professor at the Universidade Potiguar (UNP) and Rio Grande do Norte University Center, Coordinator of postgraduate graduate Potiguar University, the University Post-graduate Teacher Finis of Terrae (Santiago, Chile), Barceló University (Argentina), Universidad Europea de Madrid (Spain), School of Health Technology (Portugal) and San Simon University (Bolivia), Marista University Valladolid (Mexico). She has experience in the area of Physical Therapy, with emphasis on Physiotherapy Dermato Functional, working mainly on the following topics: Dermatofunctional physiotherapy, physiotherapy, postoperative, plastic surgery, manual lymphatic drainage and electrotherapy. In Research he has experience in the field of Biophysics, working mainly in the following subjects: Biophysics, Electrothermofototerapia and Radiofarmácia, and Basic research with radiopharmaceuticals and immunology. Lecturer at several congresses in different countries, she has approximately 70 scientific articles published in Portuguese, Spanish and English. She is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Health and Biotechnology. CEO of International Research Group Brasil.

Ramesh Bhat MD

Vice Dean and Professor of Dermatology | India

Prof. Bhat is the Vice Dean and Professor of Dermatology at the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at Father Muller Medical College. He served as the President of IADVL in 2018 and he is also the Director in ILDS from 2019 to 2023.

Samar Khalil MD

General and Cosmetic Dermatologists | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Samar Khalil is a general and cosmetic dermatologist at Skin & Scalpel clinic In Lebanon, and Skin Experts Polyclinic in Dubai. She obtained her Medical Doctorate from the American University of Beirut in 2016. She went on to pursue her dermatology residency training at the American University of Beirut medical center. Her expertise encompasses treating skin diseases as well as using non- and minimally-invasive procedures, such as injectables and lasers, for skin rejuvenation. Dr. Samar Khalil is a general and cosmetic dermatologist at Skin & Scalpel clinic in Lebanon, and Skin Experts Polyclinic in Dubai. She obtained her Medical Doctorate from the American University of Beirut in 2016. She went on to pursue her dermatology residency training at the American University of Beirut medical center. Her expertise encompasses treating skin diseases as well as using non- and minimally-invasive procedures, such as injectables and lasers, for skin rejuvenation.

Samavia Khan

Dermatology Research Fellow | USA

Samavia Khan is a dermatology research fellow at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the mentorship of Dr. Babar Rao, she specializes in non-invasive skin imaging technologies including reflectance confocal microscopy and line-field optical coherence tomography. Samavia has also led the development of two dermatology mobile applications, Derm Calculator and DermBase, and is working on various global collaborations integrating artificial intelligence.

Stefan Lipp MD

Executive Director and CMO | Germany

Dr Lipp graduated with PhD in Medicin from the University of Frankfurt Germany. He became a fellow doctor at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main and an assistant doctor in Germany, USA and Italy before shifting his focus to aesthetic medicine in the year 2000. Since then, Dr Lipp continues to develop his interest in minimally invasive aesthetics and share his expertise with other doctors through lectures for various world-renowned institutions. Teaching at major congresses, several chairs (ICAD AMWC IMAAC AMWC FACE DUBAIDERM, EMIRATESDERM), as well as numerous cooperations with clinics around Europe, Eastern Countries and Asia involves him as a rewarded Key Note Speaker and KOL. In addition, he was elected to teach on several international tours in UAE, Russia, Europe and Asia. He serves as an assistant teacher for anatomy cadaver courses at Bukarest University. He is a fellow doctor in the Teacher Team at Teoxane Germany in Freising. At present, Dr Lipp is the Executive Director and CMO of Aesthetic Center Gmbh

Stefania Guida MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology | Italy

Dr Stefania Guida is an Assistant Professor at the Dermatology Clinic of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. She has expertise in non-invasive skin imaging applied to skin cancer diagnosis, skin ageing studies as well cosmetic Dermatology. She also developed laser and other non-invasive or minimally invasive aesthetic techniques for skin rejuvenation, publishing her findings in International peer-reviewed journals.

Steven Nisticò MD

Professor and Chair of Dermatology | Italy

Professor and chair of dermatology at the Faculty of Medicine, UMG, Calabria, Italy. Coordinator of the Laser Study Group for the Italian Society of Dermatology (Sidemast). President of the Italian Group for Laser in Dermatology (Gild). Author of over 150 indexed publications and several volumes and books in the field of laser medicine.

Udaya Kumar Padubidri MD

Consultant Dermatologist and Head of | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Udaya Kumar has completed MBBS from Mysore Medical College India 1995, Diploma in Dermatology from Bangalore Medical College India 1999 and Diplomat of Dermatology from National Board India 2000 He has more than 22 yrs of working experience in Dermatology and is presently heading the DPT of Dermatology NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain. 2004 to 2009 he has Worked as a Specialist in Dermatology and Venerology at Specialized German Clinic Kuwait 2004 -2009. 2009 to July 2023 has worked as a Specialist in dermatology at NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain. July 2023 – till now working as Consultant Dermatology at NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain UAE. He has published articles and case reports in the Indian Association of Dermatology and Venerology. Presented papers at conferences in India and UAE. Also, he has Chaired scientific sessions in Dermatology Conferences in UAE. Delivered many lectures on the Zoom meeting platform in the last 3 years. He has organized CME and Lectures in Dermatology at NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain UAE Dr. Udaya Kumar Underwent Basic and Advanced fellowship courses on aesthetic treatment from the Arab Academy of Dermatology, Aesthetics and Laser, Dubai in 2019 He is a Member of the Indian academy of dermatology and venerology, Member of National Academy of medical sciences India, Member of Emirates Medical Association and Member of Emirates Dermatology Society. He has a special interest in General dermatology, Dermatology emergencies and the Treatment of Psoriasis atopic dermatology and inflammatory skin diseases.

Viral Desai MD

Plastic Cosmetic Surgeon | India

• M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery), D.N.B. (Plastic Surgery), M.S. (General Surgery) • Founder & Chief Promoter, CPLSS (Cosmetic Plastic Surgery And Laser Super-Specialties), DHV (Desai Hospitals Ventures LLP), DHPL (Desai Hospital Pvt Ltd), SkinVibes LLP • Medical Director, Sarla Hospital and I.C.U., Mumbai • Founder, Pioneer and Medical Director, DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) India • Founder and chairman Hair Research Restoration Society of India • International Trainer Galderma/ AMI (Allergen Medical Institute)/ Inmode Aesthetics/ APTOS • Scientific Board Member- IMCAS Global/ IMCAS Asia • Organizing and Scientific Board- FADS/ SODC/ IAAPS • Scientific Board- T labs Academy