Join us at the AAD Annual Meeting 2025
Step inside CLINUVEL’s world of innovation
Discover what’s next for the most exciting company in the field of photomedicine at this year’s AAD Annual Meeting. The largest gathering of dermatologists in the United States, AAD 2025 convenes more than 20,000 experts over five days in Orlando, Florida.
Join us inside The Pavilion of Photomedicine from March 7-9, where we illuminate our heritage, spotlight our clinical programs, and define our new approach to treating vitiligo.
The Pavilion is free to enter on the day, but booking a time with us in advance will ensure your immediate access. It will also provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to connect with our senior teams and explore the groundbreaking melanocortin technology that places CLINUVEL at the vanguard of photomedicine.
The Pavilion of Photomedicine
AAD 2025, March 7-11
Orlando, Florida
Speakers Schedule
| Date | Time | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 7th March | 12:15 | Natalie Ambersley: Growing into your skin. How I grew to accept my vitiligo |
| 12:30 | Professor Elisabeth Minder: How to develop treatments for invisible disorders | |
| Saturday 8th March | 12:15 | Briya Fitzgerald: How to engage the vitiligo community in vital clinical research |
| 12:30 | Desiree Lyon: For patients, by patients. Why we founded the American Porphyria Foundation | |
| Sunday 9th March | 12:15 | Reuben Sam: Seeking answers about my condition: the psychodermatology of vitiligo |
Speakers
Your skin does not define who you are, is Natalie’s mantra. After developing vitiligo at the age of three, she struggled during adolescence. Reluctant to expose her skin, she gave up the chance to become a professional athlete. Some success with narrowband-UVB therapy restored her confidence and she now advocates for others with the condition.
How can physicians better support individuals with unmet medical needs? Professor Minder, a leading porphyria expert, has dedicated her career to advancing photobiology and finding medical solutions for patients whose health burden has been overlooked by the medical profession.
Briya understands the transformative power of community for individuals with vitiligo. After feeling isolated during her own diagnosis, she launched Colorful Connections, her business partner Vastia Sylvester, a game-changing network of events for individuals with vitiligo. She raises awareness by working with brands, including Nike, Revlon and Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty.
Research is key to understanding vitiligo and advancing therapies, but enrolling participants in clinical trials can be challenging. Briya and Vastia will be sharing insight on how to build relationships with the vitiligo community to advance crucial research.
Desiree’s own struggles with a type of porphyria led to the founding of the American Porphyria Foundation in 1982, a patient-run, expert-advised organization that now has thousands of members. The organisation was among those who testified before Congress in support of the 1983 Orphan Drug Act. How do you establish a patient advocacy group, and how are they improving the lives of individuals with rare porphyrias?
Living with vitiligo means showing your vulnerability to the world daily. Reuben Sam, a model and vitiligo advocate, has chosen to do this for a living. He encourages others to feel confident in their own skin and has begun to investigate the psychology of vitiligo, in order to better understand his condition. We are proud that Reuben is one of the faces of CLINUVEL.
Schedule to join
AAD 2025 FAQs
The doors of the Pavilion will be open between 10am and 5pm on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March, and 10am and 3pm on Sunday 9 March. There will be service at the coffee bar during these times.
Meetings may be booked until 4.15pm on Friday and Saturday, and until 2.35pm on Sunday.
At the time of booking, please tick the box to indicate you would like entry for multiple people. You will then receive an email from CLINUVEL to confirm group size and desired time.
There is no need to reserve an extra slot to visit the Pavilion. Simply show your booking confirmation on arrival and a member of CLINUVEL’s team will guide you around the exhibit.
You can amend up to 24 hours in advance by emailing events@clinuvel.com stating the date and time of your current booking and the date and time you would like to reschedule and a member of the CLINUVEL team will be in touch to confirm your new booking.
We understand that plans change at the last minute. If you would like to reschedule your meeting or event on the day, please visit the Pavilion and speak to a member of staff who will assist you with finding an alternative time that suits you.
The Pavilion occupies booth 881, located near exit WA2 and highlighted on this event map.
To contact one of CLINUVEL’s teams prior to the meeting, please email us at events@clinuvel.com.
If you have visited our Pavilion, a member of the CLINUVEL team will be in touch after the event to continue the conversation. Alternatively, you can email us at events@clinuvel.com.
Visitors in wheelchairs and mobility scooters can easily navigate inside the Pavilion. We also offer a route to bypass the immersive video room, should you prefer not to visit this installation. Staff will be available to assist with any additional needs or specific requests.
Absolutely! We encourage you to document the pavilion and post about your experience on social media. Feel free to tag us on Instagram @clinuvel_pharmaceuticals and LinkedIn, using #ThePavilionofPhotomedicine.