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Molecular genetics and atopic eczema

Course/Event Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Course/Event Duration: 1 Day

Course/Event Description

John W. Ballantyne Lecture: What can molecular genetics teach us about the common complex trait of atopic eczema?

Tuesday 1 April 2025, live at 19:00 (UK time)

Book your free space for the John W. Ballantyne Lecture, which will examine the potential clinical implications of genetic findings and the future of genetic testing in eczema management. The session will highlight current challenges in the field and the exciting directions genetic research may take to improve eczema treatment and prevention.

Learning outcomes include:

  • Understand the genetic basis of atopic eczema
  • Examine key genetic variants associated with atopic eczema
  • Explore gene-environment interactions in atopic eczema
  • Apply molecular genetic techniques in understanding eczema
  • Evaluate the implications of genetic findings for clinical practice
  • Consider future directions in genetic research and treatment of atopic eczema

This Lecture will be delivered by Professor Sara Brown, who is a clinical academic dermatologist whose research focuses on understanding the molecular genetic mechanisms in atopic eczema and related skin and systemic conditions.

The Ballantyne Prize is awarded for outstanding work on the pedigree or inheritance of disease.

1 CPD credit will be applied for.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact j.kirk@rcpe.ac.uk

Course/Event Venue: Online Webinar live at 19.00 (UK time)

This course is targeted at the following specialty Groupings:

  • Medicine

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