2024 AAD Innovation Academy: Keynote and speaker preview
Keynote
Thursday, August 1 | 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Diana Nyad, world champion swimmer, compelling storyteller, and best-selling author, has been selected as the meeting's keynote speaker.
Diana Nyad - World champion swimmer
Diana Nyad, renowned for her historic 110.86 mile swim from Cuba to Florida, epitomizes resilience and determination. A best-selling author and prominent sports journalist, filing over thirty years for National Public Radio, The New York Times, and others, Diana has a way of connecting with audiences in sharing her compelling life story. She demonstrated to the world the power of the human spirit when she spoke the words “Never Ever Give Up” to a cheering crowd on a Key West beach in September 2013 and continues to inspire others as a public speaker.
Presidential Update
Thursday, August 1 | 5:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD - President, American Academy of Dermatology
AAD President Seemal R Desai, MD, FAAD will be providing a brief update before the Welcome Reception begins on Thursday. Spend the first evening of Innovation Academy meeting and hearing an update from our President on the work the AAD is doing in advocacy, education, and philanthropy, then mingle with peers and industry experts.
Speaker previews
Thursday, August 1 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Dr. James Weinstein - Speaking at the Future of Dermatology
Dr. James Weinstein is Senior Vice President of Microsoft Healthcare, where he leads strategy, innovation, and health equity. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, immediate past CEO/President Dartmouth Health, has received numerous accolades, and published more than 350 peer-reviewed papers. His expertise and insights offer valuable perspectives on the intersection of healthcare and technology.
Celebrating Excellence: A Duo of Distinguished Talks
Friday, August 2 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Warren R. Heymann, MD, FAAD will deliver the Everett C. Fox, MD Award and Lectureship.
Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD will deliver the A. Paul Kelly, MD Research Award and Lectureship.
DermTank
Friday, August 2 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Be sure to attend DermTank, where you’ll discover the novel ideas your colleagues have come up with and hear from past winners. The following contestants will be competing for $10,000 in seed money:
Dr. Justin Marson: New Dimensions in Dermatology: Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) as a tool to democratize three-dimensional imaging
Dr. Kamryn Abraskin: EpiDetect
Dr. Eran Gwillim: Jerry: The Evidence-Based AI-Powered Platform
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