THE INSTITUTE OF TRICHOLOGISTS
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European Hair Research Society Conference
Genoa, Italy, July 2008
Some of the Institute members join their Vice President Professor Desmond Tobin at the European Hair Research Society Conference in Genoa, Italy, July 2008.
From left to right - Mrs. Anita Ashcroft MIT, Mrs. Carol Michaelides MIT, Miss Tracey Walker MIT, Mrs. Susan Devenish Mutton MIT, Professor Desmond Tobin PhD FRCPath FIBiol, Miss Natalie Carr MIT, Mrs. Barbara Kemp MIT, Mrs. Christine Jones MIT.
THE INSTITUTE OF TRICHOLOGISTS’ MEMBERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR AND GRADUATION CEREMONY. - NOVEMBER 2007
The Institute held their annual seminar in Central London, at the Wella London World Studio, in November of 2007.
The attendance rate of delegates was very much higher than normal, which was a sign of the enthusiasm which our members have for keeping fully up dated.
A full house- delegates absorbed in the subjects of the day
There was a very full program with four specialist speakers and a graduation ceremony of all those students who had passed their first or final year examinations. The students were accompanied by family and/or friends. At mid day, the AGM was also held for Members only.
Then the Chairman, Mrs Marilyn Sherlock, gave her address, updating the members on the Institute’s Board activities of the past year.
The response to this day was extremely positive and enjoyed by all.
The subject matter was very broad, informative and keeping right up to date with today’s science.
The speakers and their subjects are listed below.
Dr Hugh Rushton PhD FIT
Subject – Controversies in Trichological Practice
Dr MacDonald Hull MBChB, MD, FRCP - Consultant Dermatologist
Subject - An overview on the recognition and Management of some Hair and Scalp Conditions
Natalie Hollingworth BSc, ( Hons) MSc
Subject MRSA – Infection and control
Dr Bessam Farjo MB ChB LRCP SI BAO ADHSR FICS FIT
Subject - "Hair Transplant Surgery - Update on Current Techniques and Cell Research"
The Graduation
The Graduation of Students took place at mid day. Families and friends of those graduating attended to support them.
Twelve of the thirteen final year graduates
The Institute’s President, Dr Rodney Dawber, honoured the students by presenting all the certificates at both first and final year levels of qualification.
This was also the first year of the new John Firmage FIT Award, these were presented to the most promising student/graduate of their year by Mr John Firmage personally.
Zoe Passam receiving her certificate from Mr John Firmage FIT
Zoe Passam, who had passed her first year examinations with a Distinction, was successful in achieving this award.
The John Firmage certificate was also awarded to Yuki Mori for the final year, which she passed with Credit.
Yuki had travelled from Japan once a month over the previous two years to carry out her clinical studies, but was sadly unable to attend the Graduation Ceremony.
Yuki Mori from Japan who received the final year John Firmage award
Professor Desmond Tobin becomes Vice President
The Institute is delighted to announce that Professor Desmond Tobin BSc. PhD FRCPath., FIBiol, FIT has agreed to honour us by becoming The Vice President.
Professor Tobin has an enormous amount of hair research to his credit in particular in cutaneous biology. This work involves the hair follicle which is unique in its biological make up. He also has an extraordinarily long list of writing on biological science subjects.
Professor Tobin has edited a book- Hair in Toxicology – an important bio-monitor which is fascinating reading.
He has also co- edited along with Lars Mecklenburg & Monika Linek “ Hair loss in Domestic Animals” which has yet to be published.
His history in hair related research, is far too vast to list here. It can only be stated that we are indeed very fortunate to have him as Vice President of our Institute.
Dr Dawber made a Fellow of the IOT
The Institute was highly honoured, when Dr Rodney Dawber MA, MB ChB, FRCP accepted Fellowship of The Institute of Trichologists. Dr Dawber is President of the Institute and works closely with us. The certificate was presented by The Chairman Mrs M Sherlock MIT MAE, following the Institute’s Student graduation ceremony in November 2006.
The Fellowship was presented in recognition of Dr Dawber’s inspirational work and dedication to the world of dermatology and his continuing support of The Institute of Trichologists.
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