Professor Azulay-Abulafia concluded their Dermatology Residence in 1983 at the Medical Sciences Faculty of the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro where they teach medical and dermatology students for 40 years. Since 1994, she has trained Brazilian and foreign students from Latin America at the Institute of Dermatology Prof. RD Azulay (Catholic University). Editor of Azulay Dermatology textbook (8th edition). As member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology they have organized national and international meetings, participated in health campaigns for underserved communities. Member of the ISD (1990), AAD (1995), CILAD (2004)

Professor & Chairman, Dept. of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine, University of Osnabrueck, Germany. Scientific director “Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm)” at the University of Osnabrueck. Focus: Occupational dermatology & allergology, including the implementation of systematic interdisciplinary approaches to the prevention of occupational skin diseases with an emphasis on workers’ education strategies (“Osnabrueck model”). Author of >500 papers (h-index 53) and lead-editor of major textbooks in the field, e.g. Kanerva’s Occup. Dermatology.

Dr. Konnikov a Clinical Professor of Dermatology training residents from BU, Harvard and Tufts residency programs for more than 35 years. Combining her love for Dermatology with voluntarism, travel, respect for different cultures, she had served as Secretary-General and a President of the International Society of Dermatology. She is a driving force in organizing numerous national and regional meetings in Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan in order to improve and standardize dermatological care in developing countries. Dr. Konnikov nurtured these societies to join ILDS.

Prof. Ishii dedicated over 40 years as a dermatologist, many of which were humanitarian work. He worked for infectious diseases such as leprosy, Buruli ulcer, and scabies. These diseases can be disabling if left untreated, and patients can be significantly impacted from physical impairment to stigma and discrimination. He made numerous contributions nationally and internationally – mostly for the underserved populations. It is difficult to estimate the number of people who had benefited from his work, as the number continues to expand. Those he mentored or trained are providing care to these people, bringing better lives for them and their families.

Dr Vivek Vasudev Pai, Director, Bombay Leprosy Project working in field of Leprosy and Dermatology for 34 years, Published over 200 articles, abstracts, Presented scientific papers in several National and International Conferences in India and abroad. Authored Chapters on “Leprosy“, in IADVL Textbook of Dermatology, in various Editions, “Leprosy”, Textbook of Conn’s Therapy, USA, “Leprosy”, IAL Textbook of Leprosy, in various Editions and “Handbook of Leprosy” in Textbook of Dermatology. Member, Technical Advisory Committee, NLEP, Govt. of Maharashtra, Expert Group, NSP Govt of India.