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BAD/BSID Dermatology Research Techniques Course 2026

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2026

BAD/BSID Dermatology Research Techniques Course York 2026

Date & Time

7–8 September 2026

Venue

Skin Research Centre,

Hull York Medical School,

University of York,

York,

YO10 5DD

Contact

📧 kim.robinson@hyms.ac.uk

Course Summary

The British Society for Investigative Dermatology (BSID) and the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) invite applications for the BSID–BAD Dermatology Research Techniques Course 2026, taking place on 7–8 September 2026 at the University of York.

Directed by Dr  Kim Robinson with support from Dr  Catherine Wright, the course is hosted at the Hull  York  Medical  School’s Skin  Research  Centre. It is open to dermatology trainees or trainee doctors committed to a career in dermatology who have an interest in research but have not yet undertaken substantial laboratory work. The course also welcomes trainees who may not have access to a local skin research laboratory.

Participants will learn about cutting‑edge technologies used in skin research and gain hands‑on laboratory experience. The programme combines short lectures with supervised practical sessions delivered by academic and research staff.

Topics include: Genomics • Transcriptomics • Bioinformatics • Immunocytochemistry • Flow Cytometry.

The course is free to attend, though participants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

Applications open: 1 June 2026

Applications close: 10 July 2026

Notification of selection: 24 July 2026

Applications can be submitted via this registration link 

Testimonial from 2024 Research Techniques Course Attendee

Having attended the BAD-BSID Research Techniques Course in November 2024, I can wholeheartedly recommend it to any clinician with an interest in dermatology research. The course significantly broadened my exposure to new methods including gaining better understanding of bioinformatics and single-cell RNA sequencing analysis, as well as guided hands-on practice with wet lab methods such as flow cytometry. I believe these insights proved directly instrumental in helping me develop a successful PhD fellowship application to the MRC.

I was also inspired by talks from Prof John McGrath and Dr Ravi Ramessur on their own journeys as clinician-scientists, providing valuable perspectives that are genuinely motivating for those of us at an earlier career stage. My sincere thanks to Dr Paola Di Meglio and the organising team for a well-rounded and thoughtfully structured course. I would encourage anyone curious about dermatology research, regardless of prior experience, to apply and make the most of this opportunity.