Signaling to structures: skin appendages, development and diseases--meeting report of the 55th annual Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin.

摘要

Approximately 120 participants gathered for the 55th Annual Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin. Presentations by 22 invited speakers, seven short talks chosen from submitted abstracts, and 37 posters were heard and discussed. This meeting continues to follow the tradition established in 1950 by Dr. William Montagna. It is a forum where basic cutaneous biologists and clinically trained scientists meet with practicing clinicians to discuss a single major topic in cutaneous biology. The topic for the 55th Annual Montagna Symposium was "Signaling to Structures: Skin Appendages, Development and Diseases." The flow of presentations led the discussion from basic aspects of skin biology to clinical challenges and potential opportunities. This included plenary sessions with vibrant discussions and breakout sessions where we discussed topics necessary to advance this research.