Unlike past conferences, ASCS 2007, the 8th Conference of the Asian Societies of Cosmetic Scientists, offers delegates a unique opportunity.
A panel of experts will run a series of workshops on day three, with well-known figures such as Dr Alain Khaiat (Seers Consulting), David Steinberg (Steinberg & Associates, Inc.), Dr Johann Wiechers (Uniqema) and Gavin Greenoak (Australian Photobiology Testing Facility) taking part. Delegates will benefit from personal interactions and networking as they break out in smaller groups to discuss challenges and solutions for Asian skin.
Topics to be addressed include:
Asian regulations
US and EU regulations
Measurement and claims
Sunscreen testing
Dr Yoshimaru Kumano, the current president of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) has set a challenge for all delegates, scientists and researchers: “The realisation of a beautiful and young looking skin, even under the strong sunlight and very dry climate of Asia.”
Dr Alain Khaiat – Asian regulations
Dr Alain Khaiat, the founder of Seers Consulting and an expert in the field of naturals, cosmetic safety and regulation, has played a key role in formulating the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive which takes effect in 2008.
The advisor on cosmetic safety to the ever-vigilant Singapore health authorities, Dr Khaiat will deal with the challenges and opportunities that the harmonised regulatory environment poses. The senior expert on post-marketing surveillance, product safety, product efficacy evaluation and GMP for EU, Dr Khaiat will also be conducting a keynote presentation discussing potential benefits, risks and issues in the use of botanical extracts, with perspectives on compliance with the progressing and dynamic ethical, efficacy and standardisation guidelines across the continents.
David Steinberg – US and EU regulations
David Steinberg, the author of four books, not to mention countless papers, chapters and magazine columns, is a leading authority on legislation and regulatory affairs.
The founder of Steinberg & Associates Inc will conduct the workshop “US and EU regulations”.
A former president of the US Society of Cosmetic Chemists, Dr Steinberg will be featuring the significant changes in the two diverse models of regulations such as the 7th Amendment going into effect in the EU, the US changes in registration and new Californian laws. The presentation will review the highlights of all these changes and their implications for cosmetic formulations and marketing claims.
This workshop will be extremely useful as the Asian model of regulations and legislation is based largely on the European model.
Dr Johann Wiechers – Measurements and claims
Dr Johann Wiechers is the next IFSCC president chair for the IFSCC Conference in Amsterdam in 2007. He will be providing ASCS 2007 with a workshop “Measurements and claims” and a keynote speech “Asian beauty is more than skin deep, but how deep is Asian skin?”
Dr Wiechers has done extensive research with regard to maximising the efficacy of active ingredients, dermal drug delivery, cosmetic claim substantiation, skin bioengineering techniques and sensory testing. To date he has published more than 200 papers, book chapters, columns, presentations and posters, and is an extremely sought-after speaker at scientific and commercial conferences around the world.
He will review the various methods of measurements used to substantiate the efficacy of products in order to justify label claims in his workshop.
His approach promises to be highly informative and exciting.
In his keynote presentation, Dr Wiechers will also be sharing the recent research in ingredients that offers the stratum corneum optimal resilience and protection by the empowering active molecules in a cosmetic formulation.
Gavin Greenoak – Sunscreen testing
Gavin Greenoak, the founder of the Australian Photobiology Testing Facility at the University of Sydney, has 21 years’ experience in skin, skin cancer, and sunscreen research and has commercially tested sunscreens for 17 years.
The president of the Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists will conduct the workshop “Sunscreen testing”, addressing substantiation issues with regard to sunscreens, from both in vivo and in vitro methods of evaluating the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) to the deliverable results and their meanings.
Plenary and keynote Speakers
Development of make-up cosmetics: new approach to optical study on skin and cosmetic products – Dr Sadaki Takata
Director, principal scientist of Make-up Product Development Labs. & Cosmetic Products Development Center), Shiseido Co. Ltd.
1983 – 1993: research focus on skin care and sun care products.
Major fields of research since 1994 are developments of make-up products and high performance powder based on optical characteristics of beautiful skin (light propagation in the skin: a new field in cosmetic science).
2004 recipient of the Heat Transfer Society Award for Scientific Contribution 2004.
2005 recipient of the Japan Society of Thermophysical Properties Award for the Best Paper.
It’s never too late: DNA repair & photoageing – Dr Daniel B. Yarosh
President and board chairman of AGI Dermatics, an ingredient supplier company with an emphasis on DNA repair technology and the genomics revolution to skin.
Inventor of Dimericine (T4N5 liposome lotion), which is a liposomal DNA repair enzyme for the prevention of skin cancer.
Author of more than 100 scientific papers.
2004 recipient of the International Union of Photobiology Finsen Award; a quad-annual award for breakthrough research in the photobiology sciences.
Use of cosmecuticals in ageing skin Dr Wai Kwong Cheong
Dermatologist since 1986.
Specialisation in photobiology, phototherapy, psoriasis and acne.
Visiting consultant for the National Skin Centre, Singapore.
Medical advisor for Psoriasis Association of Singapore.
Vice-chairman of Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital.
Specialist training committee member (Dermatology) of the Ministry of Health, Singapore.
Past president of the Dermatological Society of Singapore (2000 – 2005).
The trends in natural cosmetics – Anthony C. Dweck
Founder of Dweck Data, a company focusing on the study of botanicals and their chemistry with a unique library of over 600 volumes on medicinal plants and their uses as well as a unique computerised database on over 80,000 species of plants.
Technical editor of Personal Care Magazine.
Associate editor of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science.
Author of over 100 articles and papers on various aspects of the cosmetic and toiletry industry and numerous book chapters.
Honorary member of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science since 2004.
Former president of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists for two terms.
Medal lecturer to the Society of Cosmetic Scientists in 1995.
Former organiser and lecturer on the SCS intensive residential course in cosmetic science.
Has worked for Smith & Nephew, S.C. Johnson, Marks & Spencer, and Peter Black (now PB Beauty).
Topical anti-ageing agents: what works, what does not? – Dr Yoke Chin Giam-Tong
Clinical associate professor in dermatology from National University of Singapore.
Senior consultant dermatologist – National Skin Centre (Singapore).
Paediatrician with specialisation in paediatric dermatology and interests in dermatopathology, psychodermatology and aesthetic medicine.
Vice-chair of the Domain Specific Research Board A – National Health Group.
Visiting consultant of the Gynaecological Cancer Centre/Paediatric Dermatology for KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Member of many professional bodies such as the Chapter of Dermatologists, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, Pediatric Society (USA), American Academy of Dermatology, ISSVD.
President of the Dermatological Society of Singapore (1988-1991).
Author of over 130 publications and chapters in dermatological textbooks.
Pigmentary disorders in cosmetology – Dr Hemangi Jerajani
Professor and head of dermatology in L.T.M. Medical College and L.T.M. Hospital (Mumbai, India).
25 years of teaching experience in the subjects of dermatology, STDs, AIDS and leprosy.
Areas of interest include contact and environmental dermatoses, immunodermatology, STIs, HIV/AIDS and tropical and infectious diseases.
Lecturer for MBBS, D.V. & D. (Diploma) and M.D. (Skin diseases). Courses in the University of Mumbai and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
Examiner for MD and Diplomate of National Board, National Board of Examinations in New Delhi.
Editorial board member for the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology.
Editorial committee member of the Indian Journal of Dermatology.
Editorial committee member of Atlas and Textbook of Dermatology published by Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists.
Founder member and ex-president of Contact and Occupational Dermatoses of India (CODFI).
Organising Chairman of the 1st National Conference of Contact Dermatitis (CODFICON 2006) held in Mumbai, India on 3-5 November 2006.
Liquid crystal emulsion as controlled released systems – Dr Linda Li
Technology manager of Shanghai Givaudan Ltd working in the area of formulation development for laundry products since 1995.
Former lecturer in chemistry department, Tongji University.
Majoring in liquid crystal emulsion, which has been applied as controlled release system for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and fragrance.
Liposomes in cosmetics – Dr Noboru Naito
Deputy director-general (research & development headquarters) and center president (product development laboratories) of KOSÉ Corporation, Japan.
Photons in skin therapy – Dr S.C. Rajendran
Medical director of National Skin and Hair Care Centre since 1999.
Specialising in acne, cosmetic laser surgeries, microdermabrasion, cryosurgery, radiosurgery and hair care with special training on lasers in Bangkok, hair transplantation and liposuction in France.
Former professor and head of department of dermatology in St. John’s Medical College Hospital in Bangalore.
Chairperson of the Scientific Committee of Dermavision 2000 in Bangalore (28th National Conference of IADVL).
Former president of St. John’s Alumni Association.
Member of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), USA, Cosmetology Society of India.
Former editorial board member of the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology.
Former president of the Bangalore Dermatology Society.
“We have recruited some of the world’s most prominent figures in our industry to speak about the most critical topics in the field. And we would like to invite all fellow cosmetic scientists to Singapore and participate in ASCS 2007,” said Adrian Jacklowsky, chair of the organising committee and president of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Singapore.
• For more information contact: www.ascs2007.org Dr Raman Govindarajan, scientific programme co-chair. rgovind@jjisg.jnj.com Philip Jacobs, scientific programme co-chair. pjjacobs@singnet.com.sg ASCS 2007 Conference Secretariat Ms Javier Li, associate (media) Meeting Matters International Tel: (65) 6221 2310 Mobile: (65) 8161 7662. E-mail: javier@meetmatt.net
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