CSAVDSmall Animal Veterinary Dermatology Conference

CSAVD 2026

Course Schedule and Speaker Profiles

Zifeng Intercontinental Hotel, Nanjing

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October 20 · Zifeng Intercontinental Hotel, Nanjing

DAY 1

Stream 1: 09:00-10:00

Key Clinical Priorities in the Diagnosis and Management of Canine and Feline Dermatologic Diseases

Valerie Fadok

DVM, PhD, DACVD

Senior veterinary dermatologist

Education

Earned her DVM from Washington State University in 1978.

Earned her PhD in Experimental Pathology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1991.

Experience

Has more than 40 years of experience in veterinary dermatology.

Previously taught at the University of Florida, the University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, and National Jewish Health.

Served as a Zoetis dermatology field specialist from 2016 to 2023 and continues to support Nextmune as a consultant after retirement.

All: 10:00-10:30

Tea Break

Stream 1: 10:30-11:30

Simplifying the Clinical Management of Allergic Dermatoses

Valerie Fadok

DVM, PhD, DACVD

Senior veterinary dermatologist

Education

Earned her DVM from Washington State University in 1978.

Earned her PhD in Experimental Pathology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1991.

Experience

Has more than 40 years of experience in veterinary dermatology.

Previously taught at the University of Florida, the University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, and National Jewish Health.

Served as a Zoetis dermatology field specialist from 2016 to 2023 and continues to support Nextmune as a consultant after retirement.

Stream 1: 11:40-12:40

Advances in the Treatment of Canine Allergic Dermatitis: Understanding Immunotherapy

Valerie Fadok

DVM, PhD, DACVD

Senior veterinary dermatologist

Education

Earned her DVM from Washington State University in 1978.

Earned her PhD in Experimental Pathology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1991.

Experience

Has more than 40 years of experience in veterinary dermatology.

Previously taught at the University of Florida, the University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, and National Jewish Health.

Served as a Zoetis dermatology field specialist from 2016 to 2023 and continues to support Nextmune as a consultant after retirement.

All: 12:40-14:00

Lunch Break

Stream 1: 14:00-15:00

Dermatology in Clinical Practice: Facts, Myths, and Misconceptions

Valerie Fadok

DVM, PhD, DACVD

Senior veterinary dermatologist

Education

Earned her DVM from Washington State University in 1978.

Earned her PhD in Experimental Pathology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1991.

Experience

Has more than 40 years of experience in veterinary dermatology.

Previously taught at the University of Florida, the University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, and National Jewish Health.

Served as a Zoetis dermatology field specialist from 2016 to 2023 and continues to support Nextmune as a consultant after retirement.

All: 15:00-15:30

Tea Break

Stream 1: 15:30-16:30

Feline Allergic Skin Disease: Current Concepts and Recent Advances

Valerie Fadok

DVM, PhD, DACVD

Senior veterinary dermatologist

Education

Earned her DVM from Washington State University in 1978.

Earned her PhD in Experimental Pathology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1991.

Experience

Has more than 40 years of experience in veterinary dermatology.

Previously taught at the University of Florida, the University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, and National Jewish Health.

Served as a Zoetis dermatology field specialist from 2016 to 2023 and continues to support Nextmune as a consultant after retirement.

Stream 1: 16:40-17:40

An Overview of Immune-Mediated Skin Diseases

Valerie Fadok

DVM, PhD, DACVD

Senior veterinary dermatologist

Education

Earned her DVM from Washington State University in 1978.

Earned her PhD in Experimental Pathology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1991.

Experience

Has more than 40 years of experience in veterinary dermatology.

Previously taught at the University of Florida, the University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University, and National Jewish Health.

Served as a Zoetis dermatology field specialist from 2016 to 2023 and continues to support Nextmune as a consultant after retirement.

Stream 2: 09:00-10:00

Beyond the Surface: Uncovering the Causes of Refractory Dermatologic Disease

Luo Xue

Veterinary Physician

Hangzhou Anan Anning Animal Hospital

All: 10:00-10:30

Tea Break

Stream 2: 10:30-11:30

Refractory Otitis: Precision Diagnosis and Effective Management

Tang Yujie

Veterinary Physician

Tianjin Ruipai Changjiang Animal Hospital

Stream 2: 11:40-12:40

Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats

Hu Fan

Veterinary Physician

Beijing Barbietang International Animal Medical Center

Stream 2: 12:50-13:40

HISUN Small Animal Dermatology Case Competition Awards

Stream 2: 14:00-15:00

Cytologic Evaluation of Cutaneous Tumors: A Structured Approach

She Yuanwu

Veterinary Physician

Guangzhou Ainuobaishi Animal Hospital

All: 15:00-15:30

Tea Break

Stream 2: 15:30-16:30

Diagnosis and treatment of perianal and perigenital skin diseases

Chen Xinghui

Veterinary Physician

Ruipeng Pet Hospital Chengdu Jiayue Road Branch

Stream 2: 16:40-17:40

Clinical Case Studies in Feline Otology

Yang Qiqing

President

Shanghai Pet Industry Association

Stream 3: 09:00-10:00

When Nothing Seems Wrong: Recognizing Subtle Dermatologic Diseases

Wang Fan

Veterinary Physician

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

All: 10:00-10:30

Tea Break

Stream 3: 10:30-11:30

Dermatology Case Analysis

Liu Xin

Senior Veterinarian

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Director of the Veterinary Dermatology Committee of the Chinese Veterinary Association.

Wang Fan

Veterinary Physician

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Li Huixiao

Case Analysis Speaker

Wang Pusong

Case Analysis Speaker

Stream 3: 11:40-12:40

Dermatology Case Analysis

Liu Xin

Senior Veterinarian

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Director of the Veterinary Dermatology Committee of the Chinese Veterinary Association.

Wang Fan

Veterinary Physician

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Xu Xiaoou

Case Analysis Speaker

Zhou Lian

Case Analysis Speaker

All: 12:40-14:00

Lunch Break

Stream 3: 14:00-15:00

Nutritional Management of Dermatologic Diseases

Zhao Bo

Veterinary Physician

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

All: 15:00-15:30

Tea Break

Stream 3: 15:30-16:30

Dermatologic Diagnosis: Putting the Pieces Together

Liu Xin

Senior Veterinarian

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Director of the Veterinary Dermatology Committee of the Chinese Veterinary Association.

Zhao Bo

Veterinary Physician

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Guo Runxia

Veterinary Physician

Tianjin Meilian Zhonghe Meijiang Animal Hospital

Chen Chen

Case Analysis Speaker

Stream 3: 16:40-17:40

Therapeutic Decision-Making in Dermatology: Completing the Puzzle

Liu Xin

Senior Veterinarian

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Director of the Veterinary Dermatology Committee of the Chinese Veterinary Association.

Zhao Bo

Veterinary Physician

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Ye Jingjing

Case Analysis Speaker

Lin Jingfei

Case Analysis Speaker

All: 19:00-21:00

Welcome Dinner

October 21 · Zifeng Intercontinental Hotel, Nanjing

DAY 2

Stream 1: 09:00-10:00

Under the Paw: Understanding Canine Pododermatitis

Tamara Weitzer

Dipl. ECVD, Dipl. ACVD

Senior Dermatologist, University of Bern, Switzerland

Dual-boarded diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Dermatology, trained under Prof. Ralf S. Mueller.

Has authored peer-reviewed publications and is active in teaching and resident supervision.

All: 10:00-10:30

Tea Break

Stream 1: 10:30-11:30

Precision in Light: Advanced CO Laser Procedures in Veterinary Dermatology

Tamara Weitzer

Dipl. ECVD, Dipl. ACVD

Senior Dermatologist, University of Bern, Switzerland

Dual-boarded diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Dermatology, trained under Prof. Ralf S. Mueller.

Has authored peer-reviewed publications and is active in teaching and resident supervision.

Stream 1: 11:40-12:40

Fifty Shades of Skin: Understanding Pigmentary Disorders in Veterinary Dermatology

Tamara Weitzer

Dipl. ECVD, Dipl. ACVD

Senior Dermatologist, University of Bern, Switzerland

Dual-boarded diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Dermatology, trained under Prof. Ralf S. Mueller.

Has authored peer-reviewed publications and is active in teaching and resident supervision.

Stream 1: 12:50-13:40

The 7th Apoquel Small Animal Dermatology Case Competition

Stream 1: 14:00-15:00

Acute and chronic otitis externa in the dog and the cat - are there any differences?

Nikoleta Makri

DVM MSc DipECVD MRCVS

Head of Dermatology Service, Plakentia Veterinary Clinic Alimos, Athens, Greece

Has a particular interest in ear disease.

Education

Graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Thessaly, Greece, in 2016.

Earned the European Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology alongside a combined Master's degree in 2024.

All: 15:00-15:30

Tea Break

Stream 1: 15:30-16:30

The challenge of Pseudomonas aeruginosa otitis: Prevention and treatment strategies

Nikoleta Makri

DVM MSc DipECVD MRCVS

Head of Dermatology Service, Plakentia Veterinary Clinic Alimos, Athens, Greece

Has a particular interest in ear disease.

Education

Graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Thessaly, Greece, in 2016.

Earned the European Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology alongside a combined Master's degree in 2024.

Stream 1: 16:40-17:40

When things get complicated: otitis media and otitis interna

Nikoleta Makri

DVM MSc DipECVD MRCVS

Head of Dermatology Service, Plakentia Veterinary Clinic Alimos, Athens, Greece

Has a particular interest in ear disease.

Education

Graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Thessaly, Greece, in 2016.

Earned the European Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology alongside a combined Master's degree in 2024.

Stream 3: 09:00-10:00

Pemphigus Foliaceus: Diagnosis and Management

Shi Yao

Veterinary Physician

College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University

All: 10:00-10:30

Tea Break

Stream 3: 10:30-11:30

Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs

Wang Jiani

Veterinary Physician

Changsha Chongyisheng Center Animal Hospital

Stream 3: 11:40-12:40

Feline Dermatophytosis: Common Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Treatment

Li Ye

Veterinary Physician

Shanghai Pengfeng Pet Hospital

All: 12:40-14:00

Lunch Break

Stream 3: 14:00-15:00

Bathing Dogs with Allergy — Indications, Product Selection, and Clinical Impact

Dong Wanjun

Veterinary Physician

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

All: 15:00-15:30

Tea Break

Stream 3: 15:30-16:30

Seeing the Tympanic Membrane Clearly: Practical Otoscopy for Everyday Practice

Dong Wanjun

Veterinary Physician

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Stream 3: 16:40-17:40

Pigmentary Urticaria in Devon Rex and Sphynx Cats

Tang Xiang

Veterinary Physician

VET (Shenzhen) Animal Hospital

October 22 · Zifeng Intercontinental Hotel, Nanjing

DAY 3

Stream 1: 09:00-10:00

Topical corticosteroid phobia in veterinary medicine

Han Hock Siew

Double board-certified veterinary dermatologist (AiCVD, ECVD)

City University of Hong Kong

Education: Graduated from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2002.

Experience

Attained membership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2004.

Has published extensively on feline fur mites, feline sporotrichosis, and the treatment of cutaneous screwworm myiasis in dogs and cats.

All: 10:00-10:30

Tea Break

Stream 1: 10:30-11:30

Risk and protective factors for Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Han Hock Siew

Double board-certified veterinary dermatologist (AiCVD, ECVD)

City University of Hong Kong

Education: Graduated from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2002.

Experience

Attained membership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2004.

Has published extensively on feline fur mites, feline sporotrichosis, and the treatment of cutaneous screwworm myiasis in dogs and cats.

Stream 1: 11:40-12:40

Specialist Veterinary Dermatology Clinic — Is it a viable business?

Han Hock Siew

Double board-certified veterinary dermatologist (AiCVD, ECVD)

City University of Hong Kong

Education: Graduated from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2002.

Experience

Attained membership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2004.

Has published extensively on feline fur mites, feline sporotrichosis, and the treatment of cutaneous screwworm myiasis in dogs and cats.

All: 12:40-14:00

Lunch Break

Stream 1: 14:00-15:00

How can we diagnose and treat food adverse reactions in dogs and cats?

Park Heemyung

DVM, PhD

Professor, Konkuk University, Korea

Education: Graduated from Seoul National University College of Veterinary Medicine and earned a PhD in Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Experience

Diplomate of AiCVIM and ASVCD.

Has more than 30 years of clinical experience and has published about 160 international journal articles.

Stream 1: 15:30-16:30

How to diagnose Cushing disease in dogs?: complications and treatment

Park Heemyung

DVM, PhD

Professor, Konkuk University, Korea

Education: Graduated from Seoul National University College of Veterinary Medicine and earned a PhD in Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Experience

Diplomate of AiCVIM and ASVCD.

Has more than 30 years of clinical experience and has published about 160 international journal articles.

Stream 2: 09:00-10:00

Disease Patterns in Canine Dermatology

Liu Xin

Senior Veterinarian

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Director of the Veterinary Dermatology Committee of the Chinese Veterinary Association.

All: 10:00-10:30

Tea Break

Stream 2: 10:30-11:30

Infectious Dermatoses as Clues to Underlying Disease

Liu Xin

Senior Veterinarian

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Director of the Veterinary Dermatology Committee of the Chinese Veterinary Association.

Stream 2: 11:40-12:40

Neuropathic Pruritus: When It Is not a Skin Disease

Liu Xin

Senior Veterinarian

Meilian Zhonghe Animal Hospital Referral Center

Director of the Veterinary Dermatology Committee of the Chinese Veterinary Association.

All: 12:40-14:00

Lunch Break

Stream 2: 14:00-15:00

Skinnovation: From Killing Microbes to Healing Skin

Chaiyot Tanrattana

DVM, MSc, MPhil, DASVCD, DTBVM

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Education

Veterinary Medicine degree from Chulalongkorn University.

Master's degree in Physiology from Mahidol University and MPhil from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London.

Experience

Current president of The Thai Association of Veterinary Dermatology (TAVD).

Holds ASVCD dermatology and Thai board internal medicine certifications.

Stream 2: 15:30-16:30

Managing Pyoderma in the Era of MRSP

Chaiyot Tanrattana

DVM, MSc, MPhil, DASVCD, DTBVM

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Education

Veterinary Medicine degree from Chulalongkorn University.

Master's degree in Physiology from Mahidol University and MPhil from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London.

Experience

Current president of The Thai Association of Veterinary Dermatology (TAVD).

Holds ASVCD dermatology and Thai board internal medicine certifications.

Stream 3: 09:00-10:00

Antibiotic Therapy in Practice: Real Need, Optimal Duration, and the Line Between Myths and Evidence

Qiao Qiao

Licensed Veterinarian

AniCura Kleintierzentrum Heilbronn, Germany

All: 10:00-10:30

Tea Break

Stream 3: 10:30-11:30

Gut-Skin Axis: Hype, Hope or hard science?

Qiao Qiao

Licensed Veterinarian

AniCura Kleintierzentrum Heilbronn, Germany

Stream 3: 11:40-12:40

Journal Club: Important Papers 2025-2026

Qiao Qiao

Licensed Veterinarian

AniCura Kleintierzentrum Heilbronn, Germany

All: 12:40-14:00

Lunch Break

Stream 3: 14:00-15:00

Cutaneous Nodules: Differential Diagnosis and Management

Zhang Di

Veterinary Physician

College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University

Stream 3: 15:30-16:30

Managing Allergic Disease: Therapeutic Options for the Clinicians

Zhang Yuan

Veterinary Physician

Ruipai Shanghai Shensheng Animal Hospital