Westmead Dermatology
Striving towards disease-free skin
I started in this role in 2014 and this week I will be sadly saying goodbye to the wonderful teams I have worked with both at The Skin Hospital and The Department of Dermatology at Westmead Hospital. My time as Research Unit Manager has been very enjoyable and one through which I have gained invaluable …
This year, the Australasian College of Dermatologists held their 51st Annual Scientific Meeting at the Gold Coast Convection and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), Queensland from Saturday 19 May to Tuesday 22 May 2018. Members of the Center for Translational Skin Research were invited to present their research and experiences for a variety of topics. Professor Fernandez-Penas …
On 14th of May 2018, the Centre of Translational Skin Research successfully held the annual “Melanoma in May” question and answer evening at Westmead Hospital. This information session evening provided a multi-disciplinary look at the treatments of melanoma. Our team of experienced speakers comprised of Professor Graham Mann, Dr Germana Consuegra. Dr Julie Howle, Dr …
We have 3 international programs at Westmead Hospital. Observership program: This is a 3-month rotation for overseas dermatology registrars that has been running since 2011. This program is very successful and popular with Spanish registrars and, today, we have a 2 year waiting list. Onco-Dermatology Fellow: This is a 1-year program for overseas dermatologists. This …
After almost 8 great years in Dermatology, it’s time for me to say goodbye to this amazing team in pursue of new adventures and career opportunities. I started working at Westmead Dermatology in 2011 and been privileged to see the unit grow. I am certain that this is only the beginning and we will witness …
Australia has one of the world’s highest rates of melanoma – in fact, it is often called Australia’s “national cancer”. Although it has increasingly been in the forefront of public consciousness, there continues to be questions, misconceptions and gaps in knowledge around the issue of melanoma. The Melanoma on Monday in May is a free …
My name is Linda and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the newest member of the research office at the Westmead Centre for Translational Skin Research. My research interests are oncodermatology, systemic therapy for severe cutaneous diseases and quality of life in patients with skin conditions. I am very much …
The Department of Dermatology at Westmead Hospital hit the headlines in Western Sydney Local Health District. Dr Bruno Blaya Alvarez has been presented with the 2017 “Registrar of the Year” award. Bruno arrived from Spain in March this year, and he’s completing a 2-year up-skill program in our Unit. It is amazing how well Bruno …
Our Research Units at Westmead Hospital and the Skin & Cancer Foundation Australia have come together in the Centre for Translational Skin Research under the umbrella of the University of Sydney. We have added to our blog, Westmead Dermatology, a Facebook page. We encourage you to visit our new page. This website will help our …
At Westmead Hospital, we will be having our World Psoriasis Day celebration as we have been doing since 2010. This time will be on the 25th of October at 6 pm (with some food available from 5:30 pm). The World Psoriasis Day theme for 2017 is “Psoriasis Inside Out” and it is all about showing …
