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I have worked in dermatology nursing for over 27 years and 16 years of these were as a Specialist Dermatology Liaison Nurse. I was awarded an MBE in the new Years Honours list in recognition of work in this field. I continue in the field as a Dermatology Nurse Advisor, an Honorary Clinical Teacher, Dundee University School of Nursing & Health Sciences and Lecturer for NHS Education for Scotland. Special areas of interest are Eczema, Psoriasis and the Psychological impact of Skin Disease. I am currently Chair of the Psychodermatology sub group of the British Dermatological Nursing Group (BDNG) and represent BDNG as a committee member of Psychodermatology UK. Currently a Trustee of National Eczema Society; Honorary Member and Trustee of Primary Care Dermatology Society; Founder & Honorary Chair of Scottish Dermatological Nursing Society; Nurse Advisor to Skin Care Campaign Scotland; Past Secretary & Board Member of International Skincare Nursing Group. Have published widely and served on a wide range of Nursing Advisory Boards.
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Polly has 30 years experience in dermatology nursing within NHS, Academia and Pharmaceutical Industry. She currently completing a PhD (health psychology), witin St Andrews University, Medical School. Her achievements include being appointed the first skin cancer nurse specialist in UK, appointed the first Dermatology Nurse Consultant in UK. She has over 50 publications in peer reviewed journals and books. Specialist areas of interest,: dermatology nursing research, professional development, skin cancer, inflammatory skin disease, psychosocial impact of skin disease and psychosocial aspects of care. Currently employed as Lead Nurse, Research and Development, NHS Fife
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Bhargavi B Kola, MD, MPA is an Assistant Professor and Vice-Chairman for the department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She completed her medical school training from Gandhi Medical College, India and her MD training from New York, USA. Dr.Kola has published up to 12 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has had posters presented at national and international level. She has been a peer reviewer and acted a judge for regional research competitions at University and State level.
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