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18th Annual SOCS Scientific Symposium:
Diversity in Action: Science, Healthcare & Society
Live and in person! We are thrilled to be returning to a live, in-person format. The 18th Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium, Diversity in Action: Science, Healthcare & Society, is taking place in Boston, Massachusetts at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Ensemble EFG, on Thursday, March 24, 2022 in conjunction with the 2022 AAD Annual Meeting.
As we return to meeting in person, we expect that the Symposium will attract another record-setting crowd of international colleagues, residents, and research fellows. Researchers from around the U.S. and the world will present new research in skin of color dermatology, share key insights and discuss the continuing evolution of the field. With the ever-increasing importance of skin of color dermatology around the world, the Skin of Color Society continues to grow in size, scope and impact. In addition to our invited expert speakers, we will have residents, fellows, and medical students featured in oral and poster presentations.
Date & Location
Thursday, March 24, 2022
11:00-7:30 PM EDT
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
450 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Room: Ensemble EFG (Level Two)
Phone: (617) 476-6664
Schedule Overview
March 12-18, 2022
Online – iPoster Chat and Video Hours | Scientific & Industry Posters
March 24, 2022
Ensemble EFG, Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport | Boston, MA
11:30-12:55 PM | Annual General Business Meeting (members only)
12:55-5:30 PM | 18th Annual Scientific Symposium Program
5:30-7:30 PM | Skin of Color Society Research Award Reception & iPoster Viewing
Registration Fees
| Category | Fee | |
| SOCS Member | Fellow & Associate | $100.00 |
| Research Fellow, Resident, Student | $25.00 | |
| SOCS Pending Member | Fellow & Associate | $100.00 |
| Research Fellow, Resident, Student | $25.00 | |
| Non-Member | Physician & Associate | $150.00 |
| Research Fellow, Resident, Student | $50.00 |
Registration for this meeting is now closed.
COVID-19 Health & Safety Precautions
COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS
Our first priority is the safety of all those attending the Scientific Symposium. The Boston Public Health Commission has eliminated its indoor mask mandate except on public transportation, in health care and congregate care settings, and in public schools. Scientific Symposium attendees and guests are asked to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. SOCS relies on attendees’ and guests’ attestations and does not independently verify vaccination status.
“Fully vaccinated” is defined by the CDC as of 1/10/22 as follows, “People who are fully vaccinated are those who received the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or one dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.”
Attendees and guests must monitor their own health status and not attend the Meeting if symptomatic of COVID-19 in any way or if they believe they have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
MASK POLICY
SOCS recommends that participants at the 18th Annual SOCS Scientific Symposium wear masks while in Ensemble EFG meeting room, but this is no longer a mandatory requirement.
2022 AAD ANNUAL MEETING
As an ancillary meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2022 Annual Meeting, SOCS is staying up to date with the COVID-19 health and safety travel protocols followed by the AAD for their 2022 Annual Meeting. (AAD. 2021. 2022 Annual Meeting: Health and Safety Travel Resources. AAD. https://www.aad.org/member/meetings-education/am22/housing/travel-safety.)
Health and safety travel resources
As you prepare to attend the 18th Annual SOCS Scientific Symposium, we encourage you to use the resources below for the latest health and safety travel information.
Invited Speakers
Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD
Clinical Scholar, Dermatology
Postdoctoral Scholar, Biomedical Data Sciences
Stanford University
Title: Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology
Tiffany Mayo, MD, FAAD
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Title: Dermoscopy of Scarring Alopecia in Skin of Color
Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, FAAD
President-Elect, American Medical Association
Professor and Vice-Chair of Dermatology, UCSF School of Medicine
Title: Physician Leadership in Advancing Equity and Shaping the Future of Medicine
Keloids Panel
Donald A. Glass II, MD, PhD, FAAD
President, 2021-2022, Skin of Color Society
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Panel Moderator
Eva Kerby, MD, FAAD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Weill Cornell Medicine
Jill Waibel, MD, FACS, FAAD
Medical Director
Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute
Aesthetics in Skin of Color Panel
Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD
Director, The Grimes Center for Medical and Aesthetic Dermatology
Director, The Vitiligo & Pigmentation Institute of Southern California
Panel Moderator
Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD
Founder and President
Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Janiene Luke, MD, FAAD
Associate Professor, Residency Program Director
Loma Linda University Department of Dermatology
Pigmentary Disorders Panel
Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
President, Medical Director, Innovative Dermatology
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, UT Southwestern
Panel Moderator
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD
Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Director, Skin of Color Program & Pigmentary Disorders Clinic
Director, Skin of Color Research Fellowship
Director, Dermatology Diversity & Inclusion Program
USC Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine
Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD
Assistant Clinical Professor, UAB Dermatology
Founder and Medical Director, Skin Wellness Dermatology
Oral Presentations
Eman Hijab, BS
Medical Student (4th year), Emory University School of Medicine
Clinical Decision-Making Bias in Darker Skin Types: A Prospective Survey Study Identifying Diagnostic Bias in Decision to Biopsy
Ariel Knowles, MBBS
Clinical Research Fellow, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Treatment of Keloid-Associated Pain and Pruritus with Oral Pentoxifylline
Isabelle Moseley, BA
Medical Student (2nd Year), Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Racial Disparities in the Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Evidence From the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2012–2018
Erica Ogwumike, BA
Medical Student (2nd Year), UT Southwestern Medical Center
Matching into Dermatology Residency: The Impact of Research Fellowships
Channi Silence, MS
Medical Student (4th year), Massachusetts General Hospital
Treatment Recommendations for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in the Barbershop
Agenda
11:30 AM – 12:55 PM EDT
The SOCS and SOCS Foundation Annual General Business Meeting will take place from 11:30 AM -12:55 PM in Ensemble EFG.
12:55 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
| Start | End | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| 12:55 PM | 1:00 PM | Welcome |
| Donald A. Glass, II, MD, PhD, FAAD | President, 2021-2022, Skin of Color Society; UT Southwestern Medical Center | ||
| 1:00 | 1:03 | Introduction |
| Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | Center for Diverse Skin Complexions, Weill Cornell Medicine Ginette Okoye, MD, FAAD | Howard University | ||
| 1:03 | 1:33 | Keloids | Moderated Panel |
| Donald A. Glass, II, MD, PhD, FAAD | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Eva Kerby, MD, FAAD | Weill Cornell Medicine Jill Waibel, MD, FACS, FAAD | Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute | ||
| 1:33 | 1:41 | Abstract Presentation & Q&A Treatment of Keloid-Associated Pain and Pruritus with Oral Pentoxifylline |
| Ariel Knowles, MBBS | Clinical Research Fellow, UT Southwestern Medical Center | ||
| 1:41 | 2:16 | Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology | Q&A |
| Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD | Stanford University | ||
| 2:16 | 2:24 | Abstract Presentation & Q&A Clinical Decision-Making Bias in Darker Skin Types: A Prospective Survey Study Identifying Diagnostic Bias in Decision to Biopsy |
| Eman Hijab, BS | Medical Student (4th year), Emory University School of Medicine | ||
| 2:24 | 2:34 | Break (10 minutes) |
| 2:34 | 3:04 | Aesthetics in Skin of Color | Moderated Panel |
| Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD | The Grimes Center for Medical and Aesthetic Dermatology Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD | Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Janiene Luke, MD, FAAD | Loma Linda University Department of Dermatology | ||
| 3:04 | 3:12 | Abstract Presentation & Q&A Treatment Recommendations for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in the Barbershop |
| Channi Silence, MS | Medical Student (4th year), Massachusetts General Hospital | ||
| 3:12 | 3:47 | Dermoscopy of Scarring Alopecia in Skin of Color | Q&A |
| Tiffany Mayo, MD, FAAD | University of Alabama at Birmingham | ||
| 3:47 | 3:57 | Break (10 minutes) |
| 3:57 | 4:05 | Abstract Presentation & Q&A Racial Disparities in the Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Evidence From the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2012–2018 |
| Isabelle Moseley, BA | Medical Student (2nd Year), Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | ||
| 4:05 | 4:35 | Pigmentary Disorders | Moderated Panel |
| Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD | Innovative Dermatology, UT Southwestern Nada Elbuluk, MD, FAAD | USC Keck School of Medicine Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD | UAB Dermatology, Skin Wellness Dermatology | ||
| 4:35 | 4:43 | Abstract Presentation & Q&A Matching into Dermatology Residency: The Impact of Research Fellowships |
| Erica Ogwumike, BA | Medical Student (2nd Year), UT Southwestern Medical Center | ||
| 4:43 | 5:18 | Physician Leadership in Advancing Equity and Shaping the Future of Medicine | Q&A |
| Jack Resneck Jr., MD | American Medical Association, UCSF School of Medicine | ||
| 5:18 | 5:23 | Closing Remarks |
| Donald A. Glass, II, MD, PhD, FAAD | President, 2021-2022, Skin of Color Society; UT Southwestern Medical Center | ||
| 5:25 | 5:30 | Industry Social Responsibility Videos |
| Champion Industry Sponsors | ||
| 5:30 | 6:00 | iPoster Viewing Session & Q&A |
| Featured iPoster Authors to stand next to their iPoster screen for Q&A | ||
| 6:00 | 7:30 | Awards Ceremony & Networking Reception |
| Scientific Committee Recognition, Best Poster and Best Oral Presentation Awards, Research Grant and Career Development Awards to be presented. | ||
Become a Corporate Sponsor!
We greatly value the engagement of our industry allies in support of our education, research, mentorship and leadership efforts.
Our Sponsors
The 18th Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium is made possible with thanks to the support of the following sponsors:
CHAMPION
Abbvie | Janssen* | Sanofi-Regeneron
ALLY
Bristol Myers Squibb | Dove | Eli Lilly, Inc.* | Google | Incyte Corporation
PARTNER
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. | Beiersdorf | Dermavant Sciences | Ortho Dermatologics | P&G* | Cyspera by Scientis*
FRIEND
Burt’s Bees | Clinique | Senté | UCB | ZO® Skin Health
*5th Annual SOCS Media Day Sponsor Special Recognition
Revision Skincare
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Dermstore | EltaMD | Pfizer | SkinCeuticals | SkinMedica | Urban Skin Rx
2021-2022 SOCS Scientific Committee
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD | Co-Chair
Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD | Co-Chair
Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD
Pearl E. Grimes, MD, FAAD
Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD
Diane M. Jackson-Richards, MD, FAAD
Shawn Kwatra, MD, FAAD
Jenna C. Lester, MD, FAAD
Chere R. Lucas Anthony, MD, FAAD
Lynn McKinley-Grant, MD, FAAD
Amy J. McMichael, MD, FAAD
Vineet Mishra, MD, FAAD
Stavonnie Sheri Patterson, MD, FAAD
Zakiya Pressley Rice, MD, FAAD
Carmen Williams, MD
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Co-Chair, SOCS Scientific Committee
Vice-Chair, Diversity and Inclusion for the Department of Dermatology, Dermatologist, Center for Diverse Skin Complexions, Weill Cornell Medicine
Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD
Co-Chair, SOCS Scientific Committee
Professor of Dermatology, Department Chair,
Howard University
2021-2022 SOCS President & Scientific Committee Co-Chairs
Donald A. Glass II, MD, PhD, FAAD
President, 2021-2022, Skin of Color Society
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD
Co-Chair, SOCS Scientific Committee
Vice-Chair, Diversity and Inclusion for the Department of Dermatology, Dermatologist,
Center for Diverse Skin Complexions,
Weill Cornell Medicine
Ginette A. Okoye, MD, FAAD
Co-Chair, SOCS Scientific Committee
Professor of Dermatology, Department Chair,
Howard University
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