American Academy of Dermatology to Hold Summer Scientific Meeting in San Diego.

SAN DIEGO -- The American Academy of Dermatology will hold ACADEMY '06, its annual summer scientific meeting, in San Diego, July 26-30, 2006, at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive. Anticipated attendance is more than 2,000. World-renowned leaders in the field of dermatology will present information on the latest research in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions.

For more information about the meeting, please contact the Academy's Communications Department at [phone]. Media planning on attending ACADEMY '06 must register on-site in the Academy Press Office located in Room 15B of the San Diego Convention Center. The Press Office phone number will be [phone] beginning Wednesday, July 26.

Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 15,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org.