International Society of Veterinary Dermatopathology

14/07/2025

Check out the Case of the Month! This month's case is contributed by Dr. Clinson Lui. Play along using the link below to see all of the images and find out the answer. Enjoy!

25/06/2025

Get ready for the next ISVD meeting in beautiful Bilbao, Spain! See registration details below. Early bird registration ends soon!!

SAVE THE DATE AND DON’T MISS THE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION!
The 35th European Veterinary Dermatology Congress is coming to Bilbao, Spain, from 11–13 September 2025!

Join us for three (or more!) exciting days of cutting-edge science, clinical insights, and networking in the heart of the Basque Country.

Only a few days left to grab your Early Bird Registration!
Deadline: 2 July 2025 – don’t miss your chance to benefit from reduced rates!

🎟️ Register now at: www.esvd-ecvdcongress.com

We can’t wait to welcome you to Bilbao!

17/06/2025

We're excited to announce this year's grant winner - Congratulations!

05/06/2025

Check out the Case of the Month! This month's case is contributed by Drs. Kristen Shekelle and Lauren Stranahan. Play along using the link below to see all of the images and find out the answer. Enjoy!

05/05/2025

Check out the Case of the Month! This month's case is contributed by Drs. Cody Rinker and Lauren Stranahan. Play along using the link below to see all of the images and find out the answer. Enjoy!

03/04/2025

Check out the Case of the Month! This month's case is contributed by Drs. Domenico Santoro and Lauren Stranahan. Play along using the link below to see all of the images and find out the answer. Enjoy!

08/03/2025

🚨 Funding Opportunity Alert! 🚨

The ISVD is offering up to $11,500 in research funding for veterinary dermatopathology projects! One or multiple smaller projects may be funded under this initiative.

💡 Submission Deadline: April 20, 2025
🏆 Grant Award Date: May 31, 2025
📢 Official Announcement: June 1, 2025

🔬 What We’re Looking For:
✔️ Projects relevant to veterinary dermatopathology
✔️ Feasible research plans
✔️ Strong background information or pilot studies
✔️ Well-structured proposals

📌 Funding Guidelines:
➡️ Covers direct costs only (no institutional overhead or salaries)
➡️ Up to $1,500 may be allocated for travel expenses
➡️ Projects must be completed within the 2025–2026 academic year

📨 How to Apply:
Submit your proposal as a Word document via email to Dr. Stefano Borio ([email protected]).

Don’t miss this chance to advance veterinary dermatopathology research! 🧪✨

06/03/2025

Check out the Case of the Month! This month's case is contributed by Dr. Lauren Stranahan. Play along using the link below to see all of the images and find out the answer. Enjoy!

25/02/2025

Call for Mystery Slide Submissions – ISVD Meeting, Bilbao 2025

The International Society of Veterinary Dermatopathology (ISVD) is excited to host its Mystery Slide Session at the European Veterinary Dermatology Congress in Bilbao, Spain, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. We invite ISVD members to submit unusual and interesting cases for presentation and discussion.

🔍 What We’re Looking For:
We encourage submissions of well-documented cases with strong clinical and histological workups, ideally including clinical follow-up. While granulomatous diseases are preferred, other topics are also welcome. Contributors will present their cases briefly, with the session moderated to facilitate audience and panel discussion.

📩 Submission Details:

Submit a short case description and representative images for review.
Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025
Send submissions to Chiara Brachelente at [email protected]
📢 If Your Case is Selected:

Provide two H&E recut slides for digital scanning in advance.
Prepare a concise PowerPoint presentation (10 minutes + 5 minutes discussion) including:
✅ Case history & signalment
✅ Gross photographs
✅ Histologic features (special stains & immunohistochemistry, if available)
✅ Audience polling encouraged (ISVD provides access to www.polleverywhere.com)
❗ Please note: There is no speaker compensation for this session. However, your contributions will help advance knowledge and foster discussion within the ISVD community.

We look forward to your submissions and an engaging session in Bilbao! 🇪🇸🔬

03/02/2025

Check out the Case of the Month! This month's case is contributed by Dr. Lauren Stranahan. Play along using the link below to see all of the images and find out the answer. Enjoy!