ESDR Future Leaders Academy 2026
Grantee: Thomas Florestan, European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR)
Amount: DKK 186,848
Grant category: Research Networking
Year: 2026
Geography: United Kingdom
The ESDR Future Leaders Academy (FLA) is an annual three-day meeting held for invited young research leaders (below 40 years) which includes scientific sessions both by external speakers and the participants themselves. It also includes mentoring and networking sessions. This year’s event is held in Edinburgh from 5-7 October 2026.
JSID Young Investigator Events
Grantee: Yumi Aoyama, Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology (JSID)
Amount: DKK 186,848
Grant category: Research Networking
Year: 2026
Geography: Japan
To strengthen the interactions between young scientists a collegiality night and a symposium are arranged in conjunction with the 51st annual meeting of the Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology (JSID).
The mission of JSID is to advance the position of dermatology in the interdisciplinary world and to enhance the quality of science and research presentations in dermatology for the purposes of maintaining healthy skin and further advancing the treatment of skin diseases.
Skin Immunity and Disease: A Dedicated Research Networking Program at the 18th International Symposium on Dendritic Cells
Grantee: Professor Elina Zuniga, University of California, San Diego, United States
Amount: DKK 277,889
Grant category: Research Networking
Year: 2026
Geography: USA
The 18th International Symposium on Dendritic Cells (DC2026) will take place on October 11-14, 2026, in San Diego, USA. This international meeting brings together scientists and clinicians studying dendritic cells: immune cells that help the body decide when to fight infection or limit unnecessary inflammation. In the skin, dendritic cells play a particularly important role. The skin is the body’s largest immune organ and is constantly exposed to microbes, allergens, and environmental stress. When dendritic cell function is disturbed, it can lead to skin diseases such as psoriasis, dermatitis, infection, and skin cancer. With support from the LEO Foundation, DC2026 will include a dedicated skin-focused program with a plenary session, poster presentations, and networking activities. Funding will also support early-career researchers, helping them share new discoveries and build collaborations that advance skin health. More information: https://www.dc2026sandiego.com/
SID Resident and Post Doc Retreat/Young Investigator Event
Grantee: Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID)
Amount: EUR 25,000
Grant category: Research Networking
Year: 2026
Geography: USA
The Resident and Post Doc Retreat is a conference hosted by the Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) each year since 2001. The program format provides a protected space in which residents can interact with senior faculty and established investigators for the purpose of fostering attendees’ interest in academic research careers. The program is a combination of formal lectures and presentations, informal discussions, brainstorming sessions and social activities. The retreat is held at the time of the SID annual meeting, which allows attendees to establish connections with each other, and to other meeting attendees. These social networks foster collegiality, collaborations, and appreciation for the creative, multidisciplinary nature of science and other productive interactions.