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Challenging Allergy #DHS2023 is a 2-day Drug Hypersensitivity Symposium hosted by the Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research (Austin Health) and Doherty Institute as in-person event with a virtual option. 

This symposium features leaders in drug allergy across multiple disciplines (dermatology, allergy, immunology, infectious diseases and perioperative medicine) from Australia and abroad. 

The 2-day program focuses on antimicrobial allergy, perioperative allergy, vaccine allergy and Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) relevant to a range of specialist physicians and pharmacists. 

The small conference format will allow for interaction with leading experts in the field, networking and practical case discussion. There are limited spaces available so please register early as previous years have reached capacity.

Date: 19th May and 20th May 2023

Location: Doherty Institute - 792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

(Virtual registration also available)

    Included for in-person attendees morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. A

    networking drinks and canapes session will be at end of Day 1.

International Speakers: Prof Elizabeth Phillips (USA), Dr Kim Blumenthal (USA), A/Prof Lene Heise Garvey (Denmark), Prof Jonny Peter (South Africa), Prof Michael Arden-Jones (UK), Dr Ana Copaescu (Canada)

Structure: Day 1 - Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (including oral abstracts)

                  Day 2 - Antimicrobial Allergy; Vaccine Allergy; Perioperative allergy - focusing on

                               clinical implementation

Abstracts: Attendees are able to submit abstracts for Day 1 of the conference. The highest ranked will be offered oral presentations during Day 1. Further information and submission here:  https://redcap.link/dhs2023 

Convenor: A/Prof Jason Trubiano and Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research @CAAR_Aus

Organising Committee: A/Prof Jason Trubiano, Dr Ana Copaescu, Dr Joseph De Luca, Dr Jamie Waldron, Dr Morgan Rose, Dr Natasha Holmes, Ms Elise Mitri, Ms Fiona James.

SHPA CPD Points: The program is endorsed by SHPA with CPD points availabe (level TBD)

Registration: Open the 30th of Jan 2023 and closes the 5th of May 2023 via Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/challenging-allergy-drug-hypersensitivity-symposium-2023-tickets-524007790407

Contact: Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research: antibiotic.allergy@austin.org.au