Innovations in Dermatological Sciences Conference
The mission of the Annual Innovations in Dermatological Sciences conference is to advance innovation in topical products for skin. Researchers, clinicians, commercial professionals, and other stakeholders from academic, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, and service organizations gather annually to learn, exchange ideas, collaborate, and partner in areas where the science and business of skin pharmaceutics intersect.
Conference topics include:
- Novel compounds for pharmaceutical, personal care and cosmetic formulations
- Delivery of actives from topically applied formulations to skin, hair follicles, and nails
- Solutions to challenges in skin delivery: formulation strategies and novel carriers for actives
- In vitro active release testing (IVRT), in vitro active permeability testing (IVPT), and in vivo testing
- Skin biology in health and disease (specific topics can vary in different years)
- Natural cosmetic and personal care actives for skin formulations
- Novel formulation excipients
- Reformulation of existing products
- Regulatory aspects of skin products
Conference agendas from previous years:
2024 Conference was held virtually on September 24. Click here to view the 2024 Agenda
2023 Conference was held virtually on September 27 & 28. Click here to view the 2023 Agenda
2022 Conference was held virtually on September 28 & 29. Click here to view the 2022 Agenda
2021 Conference was held virtually on September 28 & 29. Clcik here to view the 2021 Agenda
2020 Conference was cancelled due to Covid.
2019 Conference was held in person on September 9 & 10. Click here to view the 2019 Agenda