European Hair Research Society Meeting

The European Hair Research Society Meeting

Highlights:

1. Cultured human dermal papilla cells induce hair formation.
Presented by: Jizeng Qiao, Erica Philips, Jeff Teumer from Intercytex Ltd, Woburn, MA, USA

2. Long-term culture of mouse vibrissal dermal papilla cells and hair follicle-inducing ability.
Presented by Aki Osada, Tokiro Iwabachi, Jiro Kishimoto*, Tatsuo Hamazaki, Hitoshi Okochi from Department of Tissue Regeneration, Research Institute, International Medical Center of Japan, *Skin Biology Research Labs, Life Science Research Center, Shisheido Co Ltd, Japan

3. Generating new hair follicles in epidermis
Presented by: Fiona Watt from Keratinocyte Laboratory, London Research Institute, Lincoln’s Inn Fields Laboratories, London, UK.

Source: Style Up

About EHRS

The European Hair Research Society is an independent, non-profit organization
dedicated to promoting the research of hair biology and hair disease in Europe.
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The EHRS has an international membership of scientists, dermatologists, and
professionals working in academia, industry, and government.
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The EHRS represents its members by promoting the pursuit of excellence and
the dissemination of information regarding hair biology and encourages the
scientific careers of young investigators.
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The EHRS serves as an advocate and resource for increasing public and
government awareness of the needs for, and advances resulting from, hair
research.
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The EHRS supports and organizes meetings dedicated to the presentation of
new research findings, exchange of information, education of its members, and
the advancement of science.