BSID Annual Meeting
The 2027 BSID Annual Meeting will be held in York on 5-6th April 2027
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BSID Annual Meeting 2027 York, U.K.
The 2027 BSID Annual Meeting will take place in the historical city of York over 5 – 6 April 2027.
Local Organiser: Dr Kim Robinson (University of York)
The meeting will be held within the Events Centre of The Milner York Hotel.
Located within the city centre of York, the hotel is centrally located a few minutes walk from York rail station.
The BSID Committee led by 2027 Local Organiser Dr Kim Robinson (University of York) & BSID Chair Dr Paola Di Meglio (King’s College London) and Local Champion Prof Alison Layton are currently curating the meeting’s scientific programme which will be filled with an a variety of talks from an impressive array of national & international speakers
Scientific Programme – BSID 2027
An engaging & informative Scientific programme is being planned for BSID 2027. Attending delegates will be treated to an exciting programme featuring talks from national & international expert speakers who are at the cutting edge of skin research,
Confirmed speakers include (more to be announced):
Keynote Speaker
Prof Salome LeibundGut-Landmann
Section of Immunology, University of Zurich
BSID Skin Club: “Microbiome, Barrier and Inflammation: Crossroads
of Skin Health and Disease”
A special symposium exploring skin microbiome
Prof John Common, Newcastle University/A*Star
Prof Catherine O’Neill, University of Manchester
Dr Helen Alexander, King’s College London
The social programme comprising an Annual Dinner held at The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, a medieval Grade I listed guildhall and ancient monument. The dinner will provide attending delegates with plenty of opportunity to build camaraderie & engage in informal networking.
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Abstract Submission is open and can be found here, more details below.
Submission Deadline: By 11.59 pm on Monday 14th December 2026
BSID 2027 - Call for Abstracts
We are currently accepting abstract submissions for consideration for Oral or Poster presentation at BSID 2026.
Submitters are reminded that abstracts submitted for consideration for the BSID Annual Meeting should adhere to the BSID’s new structured abstract format, please click here to view the updated guidelines.
As always, we would remind members that the BSID is a friendly meeting that is ideal for the student, clinical fellow or post-doc research presentation at a national level, so please do submit your new research data.
Click on the button below to Submit your Abstract
Submission Deadline: By 11.59 pm on Monday 14th December 2026
BSID 2027 - Travel Bursaries
The BSID & BAD will once again be offering a number of Travel Bursaries (sponsored by the BSID) & Specialist Registrar Bursaries (Sponsored by the BAD) to assist attendance to BSID 2027.
Preference is given to applicants who have submitted an abstract, are the presenting author and have not previously received a Travel Award. Applicants must be members of the BSID (or have applied to join).
Submission Deadline: By 11.59 pm on Monday 14th December 2026
BSID 2027 - Early Career Awards
Applications are also welcomed for consideration for the 2027 BSID Early Career Awards:
1 x Clinician Scientist Award
1 x Basic/Translational Scientist Award
The BSID Early Career Award is for early career investigators who are ratified BSID members and have made a significant contribution to the BSID and to UK dermatological research. Early career investigators must have completed a PhD or equivalent higher research degree and not established as independent researcher (with a faculty position).
Important Note: Applicants must be ratified members of the BSID in order to be eligible and for your application to be considered. Ratification of BSID members occurs at the BSID Annual General Meeting. If you are uncertain about whether you are eligible, please contact ukbsid@gmail.com
To apply for this award, please submit your application via the form which can be accessed through the BSID website.
Application Deadline: By 11.59 pm on Monday 14th December 2026
BSID 2027 Medal Nominations
The BSID medal is open for nominations, that are invited from ratified BSID members.
Please send a citation (500 words maximum) in support of your nomination
to BSID Chair Dr Paola Di Meglio: paola.dimeglio@kcl.ac.uk
Nominees will be considered by the committee for selection.
Deadline for applications/nominations: By 11.59 pm on Monday 1 February 2027