2027 GVF Annual Scientific Symposium 

Advancing Vitiligo Research. Connecting the Global Community.

Join the Global Vitiligo Foundation (GVF) in San Francisco for the 2027 Annual Scientific Symposium, held annually on the Thursday before the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting. 


Each year, the GVF Scientific Symposium brings together leading researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, and experts from around the world for a day dedicated to the latest advances in vitiligo research, treatment, and patient care. 


Attendees will hear important updates on the work of GVF, discover emerging research from some of the field’s leading investigators and clinicians, and connect with colleagues who share a commitment to advancing the future of vitiligo care.







2027 GVF Annual Scientific Symposium Advancing Vitiligo Research. Connecting the Global Community.

Have Research to Share?

The 2027 Call for Abstracts invites researchers, clinicians, trainees, and other professionals to submit their latest work for consideration. Selected research will be featured during the Scientific Symposium, providing an opportunity to share new findings with an engaged community of vitiligo experts. 


Call for Abstracts Opens: October 5, 2026 


Abstract Submission Deadline: January 10, 2027 


Save the Date Thursday, March 18, 2027 San Francisco, California 


Discover the latest research. Share your work. Connect with the vitiligo community. Together, we’re advancing the future of vitiligo care.


Abstract Timeline

Date

Call for Abstracts Opens

October 5, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

January 10, 2027

Notifications Sent

February 8, 2027

Author Accept/Decline Deadline

February 12, 2027



Have Research to Share?
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Annual Scientific Symposium

Thursday, March 18th | San Francisco, CA | Moscone Center

Registration Opening Soon!
Conference Schedule-Coming Soon

Meet the Scientific Committee 


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Dr. Hamzavi

Chair

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Dr. Khaled Ezzedine

Co-Chair

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Dr. Pearl Grimes

Co-Chair

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Dr. Seemal Desai

Member

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Dr. Jung Min Bae

Member

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Dr. Youwhen Zhou

Member

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Vimala Francis

Member

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Stephen Taylor

Member