Dermatology | RCPCH

Course

Dermatology for Paediatricians 21st Annual Course

13 June 2022

This course will help delegates to develop an approach to the management of common paediatric skin disorders and how to recognise rare and complex conditions that require specialist referral.

Course

How to Manage: Common Dermatological Problems (online)

19 September 2022

This is a one-day, online course focusing on the common dermatological disorders encountered by clinicians involved in the care of children.

Area of medicine

Dermatology

News

Dr Tom Waterfield wins the 2021 Donald Paterson prize

12 May 2021

In memory of Dr Donald Paterson, we offer this award to one individual for the best published paper in paediatrics from the last two years. We hear from the Paterson family and we speak to Tom about his winning publication and its importance for child health.

British Skin Foundation - Research Awards

https://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/british-skin-foundation-research-award

Funds UK or Republic of Ireland based research, which will benefit patients with skin disease and will benefit dermatological research in the future.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£50,001 to £100,000

Maximum duration

2 years

Submission deadline

5 March 2021

William Harvey Research Foundation - Innovation Award

https://www.williamharveyresearch.com/grants/grants

Funds pioneering research that advances the discovery of new medicines.

Award programme/theme

Innovation award

The Lister Institute - Research Prizes

https://www.lister-institute.org.uk/how-to-apply/

Funds tenured and non-tenured researchers, clinicians and non-clinicians to undertake high quality biomedical research and has no priority diseases or restrictions on the research area supported.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

Funding amount range

£100,001 to £250,000

Maximum duration

5 years

Submission deadline

25 September 2020

The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Trust - Project Grant

https://www.hstrust.org/research

Aim is to find a suitable long-lasting treatment or cure for Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Preference is given to those wishing to look further into their Top 10 Research Priorities.

Award programme/theme

Project grant

British Skin Foundation - Small Grants Award

https://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/small-grant-awards

Funds UK or Republic of Ireland based research, which will benefit patients with skin disease and will benefit dermatological research in the future.

Award programme/theme

Starter grant / pilot grant

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

Maximum duration

1 year

News

BPSU surveillance of severe congenital ichthyosis to start this month

12 November 2018

This will study incidence, early management and outcomes of babies born with Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) or collodion membrane (CM). These are rare genetic conditions characterised by thick, tight scaly skin and significant neonatal mortality.

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BPSU study - Congenital ichthyosis

This two year, prospective BPSU study investigates the incidence, early management and outcomes at 12 months, of babies born with harlequin ichthyosis (HI) or collodion membrane (CM) born between 1 November 2018 and 31 October 2020. These are rare genetic conditions characterised by thick, tight sca...