Introduction
A-Topics is a bilingual, ‘short-form’ lecture series centered on current understanding of disease, best clinical practices, recent scientific advances, and the latest therapeutic developments in adult Atopic Dermatitis.
A-TOPICS CURRICULUM
1. Epidemic of Atopy: population and environment
2. Translational aspects in pathobiology of AD: Targeting molecular Pathways
3. Shifting Guidelines for Treatment
4. Novel Topical Therapies for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
5. Novel Systemic Therapies for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
6. Addressing Co-Morbidities in Atopic Dermatitis Patients: Asthma, Sinusitis, and Other Complications
7. Knowledge Translation: Using Tools to Facilitate Communication with Patients
8. Mechanisms of AD Disease Related to S. aureus
Topic
1. Epidemic of Atopy: population and environment
Objectives
- Explore the presentation of AD in pediatric patients.
- Understand the transition of AD from childhood into adulthood.
- Recognize the heterogeneity of the disease in adult patients.
Scientific panel lecturer
Dr. A. Drucker, University of Toronto
Community panel reviewer
Topic
2. Translational aspects in pathobiology of AD: Targeting molecular Pathways
Objectives
- Review the pathophysiology and mechanisms of disease in AD
- Explore new developments in understanding the pathogenesis of AD
- Gain clinical insights on selectively targeting mediators of type 2 inflammation in clinical practices
Scientific panel lecturer
Dr. T. Bieber, University of Bonn
Community panel reviewer
Dr. C. Besner Morin, Université de Montréal
Topic
3. Shifting Guidelines for Treatment
Objectives
- Review current clinical guidelines based on AD severity score
- Introduce guidelines in development
- Assess safety and efficacy of treatments of AD
- Explore AD guidelines in particular populations (children, adults with renal disease…)
Scientific panel lecturer
Dr. M. Kirchhof, University of Ottawa
Community panel reviewer
Dr. M. Bourcier, Université de Sherbrooke
Topic
4. Novel Topical Therapies for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Objectives
- Review skin anatomy and the role of the epidermal barrier
- Understand how to optimize topical therapies in AD
- Explore new advancements in topical therapies in children and adults with AD
Scientific panel lecturer
Dr. C.-H. Hong, University of British Columbia
Community panel reviewer
Dr. C. Lynde, University of Toronto
Topic
5. Novel Systemic Therapies for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Objectives
- Determine who is the best candidate for systemic therapy
- Explore the use systemic therapies in AD
- Gain insights on novel systemic therapies
Scientific panel lecturer
Dr. M. Gooderham, Queens University
Community panel reviewer
Dr. L. Iannattone, McGill University
Topic
6. Addressing Co-Morbidities in Atopic Dermatitis Patients: Asthma, Sinusitis, and Other Complications
Objectives
- Review the multimorbidity of AD
- Explore the common role of type 2 inflammation in the shared pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis and other type 2 inflammatory diseases
- Gain clinical insights on the evaluation and management of atopic comorbidities in atopic dermatitis
Scientific panel lecturer
Part 1
Dr. R. Olivenstein, McGill University
Part 2
Dr. M. Tewfik, McGill University
Community panel reviewer
Part 1
Dr. R. Asiniwasis, University of Saskatchewan
Part 2
Dr. D. Adam, University of Toronto
Topic
7. Knowledge Translation: Using Tools to Facilitate Communication with Patients
Objectives
- Illustrate the opportunity for patients to improve their management of AD with knowledge translation tools.
- Demonstrate how dermatologists can take advantage of the wider range of information on their patients.
- Exhibit the opportunity to improve access to healthcare through communicational tools.
Scientific panel lecturer
Dr. C. Jack, McGill University
Community panel reviewer
Dr. M. Joseph, University of Toronto