2026 Biennial Retreat/Symposium
September 24-27, 2026
Cathleen Stone Island Conference Center
EDIC Pier, Boston, MA
The ITSCC symposium is thrilled to announce a new venue for this year’s educational symposium. Cathleen Stone Island is a local and national treasure, located in the heart of the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. Since 1833, the Island has been a beacon for experiential education, empowering young people through hands-on learning and skill building and outdoor adventure and exploration.
The 2026 ITSCC Symposium is a small, intimate, retreat-style scientific meeting in a beautiful natural setting with available outdoor activities and good food. We will also be joined by some of our colleagues from SCOPE, making this a truly fun meeting with international flair!
Call for Abstracts - OPEN
Submissions are due: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:59pm CT.
The Call for Abstracts is now open! To create an environment of collegial scientific exchange, interested prospective registrants are asked to submit an abstract.
We welcome clinical, translational, and basic science studies. Additionally, residents, fellows, and junior faculty are welcome to submit a challenging or interesting case for discussion.
Registration will be offered to primary authors of accepted abstracts in May.
Retreat Details
- Attendance is limited to 50 people due to the capacity of the conference center; up to 10 of the 50 slots will go to SCOPE members.
- Registration will be offered to primary authors of accepted abstracts in May.
- Invited applicants/attendees must be a current ITSCC member through 12/31/2026. Join ITSCC now!
- Registration for the symposium is $1,200 per person, or $1,500 for a private room with an en-suite bathroom. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. All other accommodations include shared, co-ed bathrooms. A reduced rate of $900 is available for residents and fellows. The registration link will be provided to accepted abstract submitters in May.
- Registration includes lodging, ferry/boat transportation, educational programming, entertainment, meals, and beverages. Because the event operates within a limited budget, attendees will have the option to make a voluntary donation to support additional beverages and social activities.
- Given the retreat format and the fact that the venue is accessible only by water, participants are expected to stay for the full program and engage in all scheduled activities.
- Attendees will have options to participate in working groups of their choice.
- Shared room assignments will be made in advance prior to the meeting. Bunkmate preferences can be submitted in the invitation for consideration.
Preliminary Agenda
- Scientific sessions will focus on aspects of cancer and other dermatologic diseases in immunosuppressed patients and transplant recipients, including epidemiology, immunology, cancer biology, and more. Submitted abstracts will be presented with time for robust and meaningful discussions.
- Working Groups: Working group topics will be determined based on participant interest and time will be dedicated to defining projects and developing aims.
- Learning from the leaders: Key thought leaders in the field of transplant dermatology will share their expertise.
- Social Program: There will be a fun and adventurous social program organized by Dr. Catherine Pisano and Dr. Basia Michalski-McNeely.
For more information, contact Kathy Uy, MS, CMP, DES, ITSCC Executive Director at kuy@itscc.org or 414.918.3191.
This year’s symposia promises to be yet another fun and interactive transplant dermatology meeting. We look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Kimberly Ken, MD
Katie Shahwan, MD
2026 ITSCC Symposia Co-Chairs
