ISHRS to Host 32nd World Congress in Denver This Month
From refinements in hair restoration surgical techniques to understanding the psychological and physiological aspects of hair loss, the latest research and concepts in hair growth and restoration will be presented by some of the world’s most renowned hair restoration experts when they convene in Denver, Colorado, as the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) hosts its 32nd World Congress from October 17-19.
According a press release, conference organizers expect to draw nearly 800 physicians and their surgical assistants from around the world dedicated to enhancing their knowledge and skills in treating hair loss patients with the latest medical and surgical hair restoration therapies. Participants can opt to participate in the full-day observational Live Surgery Workshop on October 15, with additional pre-meeting courses offered on October 16 including an Afro Hair Restoration Course, Advanced/Board Review Course, and Basics Course.
“The scientific program boasts an incredible variety of topics that will appeal to practitioners of all skill and experience levels who are committed to enhancing results for their patients experiencing hair loss or hair thinning,” Henrique Radwanski, MD, FISHRS, Program Chair, said in the press release. “The opportunity to learn from the brightest minds in the field of hair restoration in a welcoming, energetic educational setting makes this meeting a truly one-of-a-kind learning opportunity not to be missed.”
The program includes presentations from internationally recognized keynote speakers, including:
- Rodrigo Pirmez, MD, Professor and Head of the Hair Clinic; Hospital Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – “Update on Clinical Therapies for Male and Female Pattern Baldness”
- Pankaj Karande, PhD, Associate Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, USA – “Incorporation of Hair Follicles in Engineered Skin Tissues Using 3D-Bioprinting”
- Albert Carlotti, MD, Hass Plastic Surgery in Wellington, FL, USA – “Artificial Intelligence in Cosmetic Surgery”
- Kristina Gorbatenko-Roth MD, Professor, Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, USA, and Adjunct Professor, Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, USA, and a Licensed Psychologist (Minnesota) –“The Psychological Effects of Hair Loss”
- Douglas Canfield, President, Canfield Scientific in Parsippany, NJ, USA –“Quantitative Imaging for Hair Loss Driven by Artificial Intelligence”
Scientific course offerings will cover topics ranging from the art of hair restoration when considering hairline design and graft placement to advancements in treating androgenetic alopecia in men and women. For the first time this year, the Surgical Assistants Program will be offered as a full three-day track. Participants will enjoy a wide range of sessions where faculty encourage interaction and discussion as part of the overall learning experience.
A sampling of the hot topics to be presented at the ISHRS World Congress includes:
- Enhancing Hair Transplantation Efficiency: Development and Impact of the Automated Multi-Implanter
- Qualitative Classification of Beard Hair in Men
- Nutrients in the Treatment of Hair Loss Due to Environmental Pollution and Epigenetics
- Advancements in Androgenetic Alopecia Management: A Deep Dive into Photobiomodulation Therapy
- The Influence and Effect of Diet on Alopecia in Adult Women and Men
- Enhancing Hair Transplant Outcomes with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Mechanisms and Future Perspectives
- Improving Results and Patient Satisfaction in Higher Grades of Baldness by Combining FUT, FUE and Body Hair Transplant
- Hair Restoration in Gender Reassignment Patients
- Afro Hair Restoration
“The ISHRS is committed to offering the best educational program in the field of hair restoration, which is evident by the caliber of the featured guest speakers and the breadth of the course topics,” Bradley R. Wolf, MD, FISHRS, president of the ISHRS, said in the press release. “As the demand for hair transplants and non-surgical therapies to treat hair loss continues to grow worldwide, ISHRS will continue to bring together experts at the forefront of the cutting-edge developments with skilled practitioners striving to further hone their skills in the art and science of hair restoration.”