Westmead Dermatology
Striving towards disease-free skin
Department of Dermatology in conjunction with the Westmead Melanoma Unit and Sydney West Translational Cancer Research Centre is hosting a free information evening for GPs on Thursday 30th of July 2015 (6.30 to 8.30pm) held at Westmead Hospital, Lecture Theatre 3, Education Block. This information session covers the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment available …
At the 23rd World Congress of Dermatology, A/Prof Pablo Fernandez-Peñas gave a lecture in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) workshop. A small group of Dermatologists are developing or helping to develop the Dermatology chapter of the new version (11) of the ICD (The Dermatology Topic Advisory Group (TAG)). This WHO project is supported by …
Over the last few years, our research team has been growing and we have been developing multiple clinical trials such as melanoma, non melanoma skin cancers, psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. As the New Year begins, some of us are sad to say goodbye to the research department as we move on to our new positions …
From the 8th to the 10th of December, A/Prof. Pablo Fernandez-Peñas was the main speaker at the “The ABC of Research” Workshop (Medical Academies of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). Roshida Baba (Senior Consultant Dermatologist & Head of Dermatology Services Ministry of Health, Malaysia) was the chair and the soul of the event that was supported …
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Patients with psoriasis are predisposed to cardiovascular problems, diabetes, depression and arthritis. At Westmead Hospital we have a free information evening on Thursday 20th of November 2014 (6.00 to 8.30pm). If you are suffering from psoriasis or have a family member or friend with psoriasis and want to …
The research unit of the department of Dermatology consists of following staff: Head of Department: A/Prof Fernandez-Penas Research Unit Manager: Dr Marina Ali Research Associates: Dr Giuliana Carlos, Dr Bonita Choy, Dr Deepal Deshpande PhD students: Dr Rachael Anforth and Mr Ali Azimi Admin Officer: Mrs Saigeetha Iyer Honorary researchers: Dr Flavia Senetiner and Dr …
