EADV Task Force Paediatric Dermatology

Mission

The Paediatric dermatology Task Force aims to strengthen and structure the role of paediatric dermatology within the EADV by:

Increasing the visibility and impact of paediatric dermatology within the EADV and beyond
Deepening, updating, and disseminating high-quality, evidence-based knowledge in paediatric dermatology to all EADV members
Developing and supporting educational activities (congress sessions, courses and webinars) aimed at dermatologists with an interest in paediatric dermatology
Contributing to the development of clinical guidelines, consensus documents, and position papers in the field of paediatric dermatology
Promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange between European and international societies and networks active in paediatric dermatology
Strengthening networking and multidisciplinary collaboration among dermatologists and other healthcare professionals involved in paediatric skin care
Stimulating and coordinating scientific research in paediatric dermatology at the European level
Coordinating and facilitating joint European projects, including multicenter research initiatives

Initiatives of the Paediatric dermatology Task Force:

Dedicated paediatric dermatology scientific content at the EADV Congress
- Annual paediatric dermatology sessions
- Joint sessions with other EADV task forces
- Invitation of internationally recognised paediatric dermatology experts as speakers
EADV-endorsed paediatric dermatology educational activities
- Development of EADV-accredited courses and masterclasses in paediatric dermatology
- Creation of a paediatric dermatology track within the EADV School of Dermatology
International collaboration and networking
- Formal links and joint initiatives with international paediatric dermatology societies (e.g. ESPD, ISPD)
- Exchange of speakers and shared sessions at international congresses
- Promotion of cross-border collaboration between European centers with paediatric dermatology expertise both in care and research
Knowledge dissemination to the wider dermatology community
- Development of EADV position papers, consensus statements, and guidelines in paediatric dermatology
- Regular paediatric dermatology sections in EADV publications and newsletters