Travel Grant reports

Reports from grantees 2025

 Dear ESVD committee, 

I am Dr Anisha Tiwari, a clinician at, Suvidha pet care and Derma centre, Jammu, J& K, India . This year, I had the privilege of receiving an ESVD Travel Grant, which gave me the opportunity to attend the ESVD Congress in Bilbao. I am truly grateful to ESVD committee for making this experience possible.
The congress was an inspiring and enriching event, bringing together leading experts and colleagues in the field of veterinary dermatology. I attended a wide range of lectures but I found the sessions on  autoimmune skin diseases, allergy management, or dermatopathology particularly valuable. The presentations combined cutting-edge research with practical insights that I can take back to my daily work.
One of the highlights for me was the chance to present my own work on “Erythema multiforme due to itraconazole in a French bull dog”Sharing my poster presentation and receiving constructive feedback from international colleagues was an invaluable experience that will help me refine my project and inspire future directions. Beyond the scientific program, I also greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with peers and senior specialists. These discussions not only broadened my perspective but also opened doors for potential collaborations in the future.
Attending the ESVD Congress has strengthened my motivation to pursue a career in veterinary dermatology. The knowledge and connections I gained will directly impact my clinical practice and ongoing research, and I am eager to integrate what I have learned into my professional development.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to ESVD committee for awarding me the travel grant. This opportunity has had a lasting impact on my career, and I look forward to staying actively involved with the ESVD community and future congresses.
Sincerely,
Dr Anisha Tiwari

Dear ESVD board members,
I am deeply grateful to the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology for awarding me a travel grant to attend the European Congress in Bilbao this year. This was my very first European dermatology congress, and it exceeded every expectation.
For the past seven years, becoming a veterinary dermatologist has been my dream. As I complete my oncology internship and prepare to begin my dermatology residency in January, attending this congress provided an inspiring bridge between these two stages of my career and affirmed my commitment to this specialty.
I absolutely loved every moment. I met so many inspiring people and had the chance to talk to residents about what residency life is truly like. Attending my first Resident’s Day was both motivating and enlightening. A highlight for me was meeting Dr. Giordana Zanna, who generously guided me in learning about the dermoscope—a key tool for my upcoming residency project on using dermoscopy to better guide electrochemotherapy for cutaneous cancers.
I also gained valuable new insights on leishmaniasis, finally met Professor Manolis Saridomichelakis in person, and watched my future mentor’s fascinating lecture on feline cutaneous oncology—a topic I am deeply passionate about. The warmth and support I felt from every speaker and attendee was incredible; I did not expect to feel so welcomed.
Pursuing this career path has required significant commitment and life adjustments, both for me and for my family—especially for my wonderful three-year-old son. Relocating to Bucharest to begin my dermatology residency was a major step toward my long-term goal of becoming a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Dermatology, and receiving this grant was instrumental in making my participation at the congress possible.
Attending the congress in Bilbao has not only enriched my knowledge and inspired my future research but has also reaffirmed why I chose this path. The kindness, generosity, and encouragement I experienced from the dermatology community have strengthened my determination to give back to this field and support others in the same way. I leave this congress deeply grateful for the opportunities it has opened and excited to begin this next chapter of my journey in veterinary dermatology.
Thank you again for your generous support!
Kind regards,
Lorena Nacu, Bukarest

"I had the amazing opportunity to attend the 35th European Veterinary Dermatology Congress in Bilbao, thanks to the ESVD travel grant I was fortunate to receive. The event was a fantastic experience from start to finish, and the city of Bilbao made it even more special.

It was three days packed with inspiring talks, poster sessions, and fascinating conversations with people working on similar challenges. For me, the best part was having the chance to learn from dermatologists I’ve admired for years, as well as, meeting so many amazing people with different perspectives — which gave me new ideas to bring back home.

This congress made me feel proud to be part of a community filled with such wonderful people. I returned to Portugal feeling motivated and inspired to contribute to this amazing group of veterinarians. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to attend and will carry with me three unforgettable days full of knowledge, connections, and memories."
Thanks you so much once again!
Best regards, 
Mariana Gonçalves

Dear ESVD Board Members,

I have always wanted to attend the European Congress because of its well-structured program, up-to-date scientific content, renowned speakers, and the opportunity to be among the best professionals in veterinary dermatology. Attending has always been a goal of mine, but 2024 and the beginning of 2025 were especially challenging years due to a health issue.
When I learned about the travel grant, I was genuinely happy just for the possibility of attending. Being selected as a recipient filled me with gratitude.
After three days of congress, I was able to confirm the seriousness and professionalism with which the ESVD members conduct their work, including during the General Meeting. It was an exceptionally well-organized event — punctual, with excellent and relevant lectures covering a wide range of dermatological topics, always showing a strong commitment to One Health and translational medicine.
I was deeply impressed by the hospitality with which we were received. I would like to emphasize that the great amount of knowledge acquired during these days will be shared with my colleagues back home, and none of this would have been possible without the support and encouragement of the ESVD. This experience has made me even more motivated to continue studying and staying up to date. 

Thank you very much! 
Best regards,
Danielle Diniz

Reports from grantees 2023

Reports from grantees 2022

I am very grateful ESVD for this opportunity to attend the Dermatology Сongress in Porto. Without the travel grant, this wouldn’t have been possible, especially during the war in my country. I received a lot of useful information, which I use both in my practical work, and I will share it with my colleagues in Ukraine, using it in my lectures. Particularly useful for me were lecture D.Ferreira about possibilities of preventing atopic dermatitis, lecture  M. Cadiergues about  Photodermatoses  and Solar dermatosis from C.Noli, Sterile neutrophilic dermatoses by C.Nelson. I was interested to learn about the use of laser, cryodestruction and the surgical approach in general for the treatment of dermatological diseases from lecturers D.Duclos, M.Mascarenhas, J.Kaczmarek. No less interesting were the presented clinical cases, the latest updates on commonly used drugs such as oclacitinib. And special thanks to the ESVD for the opportunity to speak publicly about the war in Ukraine.

Dr Tetiana Andronova, Ukraine

Dear travel grant donors, sponsors and ESVD board members, First of all I want to thank to all of the people who have offered me the possibility to participate at the 33rd European Veterinary dermatology congress through the travel grant, and making possible to get me in touch with great lectures, listening to some of the best speakers in the field and also keeping me up to date with the latest news in the veterinary dermatology. For me personally this was my first participation in such a great event since I started practicing veterinary dermatology two years ago, and it meant a lot to me being at the beginning of the journey. Personally I was most pleased about the lectures in the practical programme which helped me to stabilise and carify some diagnostic and treatment protocols and I will apply all the information gained during the congress to all my dermatology patiens. I’m also very grateful that the organisers have also provided us short-comunications which were very helpful containing information I can apply in my current practice. In addition to the quality information, competence and exceptional experience of the speakers, I truly appreciated the organisation of the congress, the social events during the welcome reception, and the opportunity I had to socialize with veterinarians all over the world and gaining new insights of the veterinary profession. I also grateful that I meet some of the ESVD members, and in addition to their kindeness, provided us valuable information about new learning opportunities. Kind regards from Romania and I’m looking forward to meeting you again in Sweden!

Luminita Badea, Romania

I want to write my impressions from the congress. These were incredible three days of new knowledge, new interesting acquaintances.A separate gratitude for the city where the congress and the magnificent congress center took place. It was incredibly good.
The organization of a wonderful congress from beginning to end. A wonderful organization, thought out every stage of the European veterinary dermatology congress.European veterinary dermatology congress had three programs: practical, advanced and cutting edge. So, every veterinary dermatologist found a necessary topic for himself.
I spent more time on practical program. But I tried to find time for other programs.
Personally, I like best topics of  Feline Atopic Syndrome A.Oliveira; To cut, suture and excise on your own J. Kaczmarek; Dermatologic conditions Where CO2 Laser is invaluables D. Duclos.I will look at the presentations of lecturers in the vFairs. It is very convenient for learning.Thank you dear colleagues for the incredible support of veterinarians of Ukraine. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the congress. Thank you very much for your support of Ukraine. Unfortunately, this is what Ukrainians need now. Thank you very much. 

Kind regards, Kateryna  Kuznetsova

It's been two weeks since the congress, and it feels like yesterday... It was unforgettable! 

I would like to say thank you very much for the opportunity to attend the event and for the powerful support for Ukrainian doctors in these difficult times. 

Everything was perfectly organized and thought out to the last detail, from the structuring of the information and schedule to the food and entertainment. The lecturers at whose presentations I attended were excellent, and the presentations were succinct and accessible. 

Of course there was the joy of meeting colleagues, especially after COVID. 

I hope that no external circumstances will interfere with ESVD 2023. And there will be such a wonderful celebration and meeting!

Anna Polumysnaya

Dear ESVD-ECVD board members, sponsors and colleagues, I want to thank everyone for a wonderful event, both practical, scientific and social. This 33rd European Congress of Veterinary Dermatology  in Porto, Portugal  will be memorable as the first of its kind and certainly, I hope, not the last.

After receiving travel grant, I was able to finally attend a dermatology congress, I finally met professionals whose work and articles I rely on in my dermatological journey. It is still hard to believe that it was real, after the Covid-19 and lockdown, after all the webinars, during this bloody war next to us, such a trip enriches not only in the sense of science, but also gives inspiration and refresh the minds. The atmosphere was utterly charming.

The most difficult part was choosing which lecture to go to, many times I wanted to be in two different auditoriums at the same time. In addition to all this, it was unreal to meet the greats of veterinary dermatology, to see those people whose names and surnames I know very well from their publications, seminars, who are the ones who lead veterinary dermatology into the future. A special moment was attending a lecture with Emeritus Richard E. W. Halliwell.

At the congress, I not only met familiar colleagues from different European countries, but also made new acquaintances. I sincerely thank everyone, and if someone is reading who has not yet participated in such an event, I recommend it, you will not regret it for a second. I hope that the next such experience will be at the next congress, which will take place in a peaceful Europe, without war or other crisis.

With best wishes from Lithuania,

Vita Ambrulaitienė" 

Dear ESVD board members and grant donators

Receiving a travel fellowship grant for the 33rd ESVD - ECVD Congress in Porto, Portugal, in 2022 is a great honor and privilege for me. Attending the international conference in European nation is fulfilling my dream. That’s pretty incredible experience for me. The various topics, that lecture by famous speakers, were interesting and useful for practitioner in veterinary dermatology. I’ve met veterinarians and specialist who interested in dermatology and willing to share their experiences. Learning from their aspect and knowledges will improve my dermatology skills. I’ll share updating useful information to other veterinary students in Thailand. Many products were presented in the exhibition hall by the hospitality staffs. This congress not only helps vet dermatologists to connect with each other, but also an opportunity to travel in Porto, one of the most beautiful city in the world. Portuguese people are lovely, friendly and welcoming. I really appreciated for your support to organize this congress, and I look forward to participating once more in the next year.

Sincerely yours,
Papitch Taecharoen, Thailand

 Dear all from ESVD, 

Reports from grantees 2019

Dear ESVD Board members, dear Travel Grant donators and dear Colleagues,

 it is with great honor and joy that I write you to express my gratitude for receiving the 2019 Travel Grant for attending the 31^st European Veterinary Dermatology Congress in Liverpool, UK. Even before my graduation I dreamed of attending my first International Veterinary Dermatology Congress and your kind gesture of awarding me the Travel Grant was the reason I was able to fulfil this dream. I was, therefore, able to attend high level-advanced sessions presented by respected in the field of dermatology speakers, something that is of outmost importance for someone who wants to pursue a further specialization in this field.  Meeting people who share my interest, collecting experiences and valuable knowledge for the future are some of the things that the Travel Grant award made possible as well. This Congress was a great motivation to set more goals in the field of dermatology and gave me one more “broad spectrum” picture, of how fascinating dermatology research is. Concluding, I would like to reach out to recent graduates and young colleges with interest in dermatology and advise them to also apply for a travel grant in the future. It is a great “boost” for everyone to start their career or to broaden their horizons. 

Yours sincerely, 
Doulidis Pavlos-Georgios, Greece

I appreciate ESVD for selecting me to offer a travel grant to attend 31^st European  Veterinary Dermatology congress 2019. Actually , this opportunity to attend a congress, totally based on veterinary dermatology was fruitful for me in different aspects as this was my first veterinary dermatology congress attended during my up to now professional practice.

Some topics I followed under the advance programmes were the most interesting  part of this congress for me as it helped me to clarify some doubts in my mind regarding clinical cases related to dermatological issues came across in my practice. Cutting edge programmes improved my research interests in diverse aspects of animal dermatology.   

Opportunity for networking with veterinarians who have come from different parts of the world during coffee and lunch break hours also appreciable event in this congress.

Commercial floor provided a chance to update vast range of pharmaceuticals, pet foods used for dermatological complications in animals and the machines made with latest advance technologies for the treatment of varies dermatological complications.

Finally, I thank to ESVD and ECVD board members, Scientific organizing committee, local organizing committee for organizing this event very successfully and also to ESVD for making arrangements to offer travel grants to veterinarians who have less financial facilities to attend this congresses. 

Dr. Viranga Jayasundara, Institution: Municipal Council, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka.

First, let me introduce myself. My name is Vera, and I am a veterinarian from Belarus. and in our country we are taught how to treat and scrutinize education is limited only with farm animals only. We do not have any opportunities also have nowhere to get specialization, deeper expertise and to take further training. 

I chose dermatology as my specialization for a long time, about 7 years ago. And then I began to attend training courses events in Russia in Ukraine. Also, and the conferences and master classes were held there while, in Belarus there this was nothing about it.

I am very happy that I was able to win the grant and continue my studies.

I really appreciate I`m really liked the division of lectures into various  levels of difficulty difficulty levels, into the  a practical and theoretical courses. ESVD congress s is a great opportunity to attend lectures of famous veterinarians from whose books I have learned a lot, from whose books I studied. 

The congress venue was excellent. Everything was perfect. This congress caused me a lot of emotions and has opened up new possibilities to develop veterinary dermatology in my country.

Many thanks to the board members of ESVD - Luc Beco, Katarina Varjonen, Evgenija Kondrateva for helping me attend this congress.

Милютина Вера, Belarus

The time I spent in Liverpool was exceptional. It is a great honor to be one of the Travel Fellowship Grantee. It gave me the opportunity to visit Liverpool and to attend many interesting lectures and also to meet many new people. The newest information is in my opinion very important in any medicine and this congress gave me much more. I have a new energy to work, I also have a new inspiration but most importantly-new friends. The lectures were very interesting, the speakers were excellent and the conference was great. I would like to mention one person, who is not dermatologist but who has inspired and surprised me a lot. Nick Bacon was the greatest inspiration bringing very clear and important inspiration and also important tips from the surgical point of view. 

Thank you ESVD for giving me the chance to be part from 30th annual congress!

Martina Plodikova, Czech Republic

Dear ESVD Board members, dear Travel Grant donators and dear Colleagues,

 it is with great honor and joy that I write you to express my gratitude for receiving the 2019 Travel Grant for attending the 31^st European Veterinary Dermatology Congress in Liverpool, UK. Even before my graduation I dreamed of attending my first International Veterinary Dermatology Congress and your kind gesture of awarding me the Travel Grant was the reason I was able to fulfil this dream. I was, therefore, able to attend high level-advanced sessions presented by respected in the field of dermatology speakers, something that is of outmost importance for someone who wants to pursue a further specialization in this field.  Meeting people who share my interest, collecting experiences and valuable knowledge for the future are some of the things that the Travel Grant award made possible as well. This Congress was a great motivation to set more goals in the field of dermatology and gave me one more “broad spectrum” picture, of how fascinating dermatology research is. Concluding, I would like to reach out to recent graduates and young colleges with interest in dermatology and advise them to also apply for a travel grant in the future. It is a great “boost” for everyone to start their career or to broaden their horizons. 

Yours sincerely, 

Doulidis Pavlos-Georgios, Greece

Hi sir/madam,
This letter is in regards to the recent congress attended by me as a travel grantee. It was my first dermatology congress, I am really thankful to the board members and Grant donars. I was highly impressed by the way whole congress was held, following highest standards. All the sessions attended by me were full of knowledge and it was a new experience. I had a privilege to meet worlds best veterinary dermatologist from across the world. I would like to attend more congress in future. Thanks again.

Thanks and regards
Dr Anisha Tiwari
SUVIDHA VET CARE AND RESEARCH CENTRE
JAMMU (INDIA)

Dear ESVD Board Members and Grand Donators! Thank You very much for this great opportunity, that I could have been a participant of  the 31th ESVD–ECVD Congress 2019 in Liverpool. I learned a lot from all the lecturers I was able to listen to. I enjoyed the most  Dr. Karen Moriello’s Dermatophytosis lectures, and Dr. Vanessa Schmidt’s lecture about skin emergencies. I had the opportunity to talk to other dermatologists from all over the world, and find out that it is a really friendly and  helpful community. I’m already using my new knowledge I gained from this conference in my everyday work. I hope I will able to visit the following congresses as well, because it was a very useful three days for me in Liverpool. Also the location was excellent, I enjoyed this beautiful city with it’s spectacular city centre and waterfront. Once again, thank you for this great experience.

Orsolya Bak, Hungary

Dear colleagues, ESVD-ECVD Board members and Grant donators,

It was such a great honor and pleasure to be a 2019 Travel Fellowship Grantee! It really gave me an opportunity to visit 31th European Veterinary Dermatology Congress in Liverpool. It was amazing for me to attend lectures of the best veterinary dermatologist and also human dermatologist from all over the world. There were so many interesting topics leading me so hard decision which topics should I attend. I learned a lot from ‘stream of Mast cell’ by Dr.Marcus Mueller. I’m impressed by lecture from Dr.Karen Moriello and Dr.Mark Papich also.  Furthermore, I had shared experiences to foreign colleagues from different countries. I would like to share new information received at the congress with colleagues in Thailand. Overall, this congress was amazing with very warm hospitality. The congress was every well-organized including lunches / breaks and exhibition. This is a fantastic experience for me that I hope I can share to dermatologists in Thailand.

Thank you so much once again for my wonderful experience and knowledge gain from ESVD-ECVD congress.

Best regards, 

Sivavatchr Panitarnangit, Dermatology clinic 
Small animal teaching hospital, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Hello dear ESVD comission and members,

It was a great pleasure to me attending the ESVD anual conference in Liverpool.
I would like to thank you all for this huge opportunity. The variety of topic were really great...The 
only problem I had was choosing wich lecture I would attend...Thanks god there is a complete proceedings book!!
I could be aware of the new protocols of treatment like the use of higher doses of oclacitinib in cats...

The lectures I appreciate the most were " Sterile pyogranulomatous dermatites ", "40 minutes essencial guide to hormonal hair loss and " interpretation of culture and susceptibility testing". 
The short communications were really helpfull and dinamic.
Now I can prepare a lecture to brazilians vets with the knowledge I have acquired in Liverpool.

Thank you very much!
Hope to see you all and attend the mundial conference in Sidney next year!!

Best Regards,

Flávia Iannicelli, Brazil

Reports from grantees 2018

These days in Dubrovnik were unforgettable. I have learned from the best. It is impossible to write about every great lecturer (Sonya Bettenay, Ralf Muller, Thierry Olivry and many more) but I have to mention Danny Scott. These lectures were full of energy and inspiration. I will always remember standing ovations and emotions after "My viewpoint on 45 years of evolution in veterinary dermatology". Furthermore my patients are already using my new knowledge. But this congress was not just science. It was a unique atmosphere, new acquaintances and strengthening of earlier dermatological friendships. Thank you for helping me realize my dreams and for being part of the ESVD family. 30th European Veterinary Dermatology Congress did not live up to my expectations - it went far beyond them!
Maria Kłucjasz, Animal Center, Warsaw Poland

Dear all, I would like to thank very much the ESVD for the travel grant 2018, as it gave me the opportunity to be part of this amazing meeting. It was nice to meet specialists and professors and learn with them the newest information about vet dermatology.Not only that, it was a wonderful opportunity to share experiences with colleagues from different countries. The conference was great, excellent speakers, not to mention the perfect organization. Hoping to attend the meeting next year too. Warm regards and thanks
Alessandra Pereira, Brazil

Dear ESVD Board members and Grant donators!It is a great honor and pleasure to be a 2018 Travel Fellowship Grantee! It gave me opportunity to visit 30th European Veterinary Dermatology Congress in Dubrovnik, what means: I learned a new things, I repeated things that were forgotten and of course, I met old and new friends. Cutaneous oncology, equine and exotic animal dermatology, atopic dermatitis, allergies – so many topics, that sometimes you want to divide in two part to be able to visit them all. Great lecturers present even complicated topics in very easy and understandable way, so afterwards everyone can apply new knowledges in general practice. Perfect- organized social program provide a favorable atmosphere for communication – where else you can come and talk with world famous researches and professors!? So, I would like to advise to all people, who doubt and/ or feel shy: do not wait for better chance! Apply to Travel Grant and make a first step (or continue going deeper) in amazing world of Veterinary Dermatology!
Alīna Derbakova, LLU Veterinārmedicīnas fakultāte, Preklīniskā institūta vieslektore
Invited lecturer in LUA faculty of Veterinary medicine Preclinical institute

Dear Grant donators and all ESVD members! I would like to say big thanks you for your contribution in education of other doctors who needs it! It was my first ESVD Congress, cause, unfortunately, usually I can't afford it. And it was amazing for me to join your friendly and intelligent community! I'm sure new knowledges will be useful for my practise, I can feel it already). So also big thanks from my patients, cause all we do is for them! Lecturers and conference was excellent! Great opportunity to meet legends of veterinary dermatology! And organization was also perfect! Warm regards from Russia and thank you again! I hope to meet you again next year!
Nadezhda Grokhotova

Dear colleagues from the ESVD, It was an honor for me to be chosen as a Scholarship Granted in the 30th ESVD / ECVD Congress in Dubrovnik so I was able to attend this Congress for the first time from a country so far away as Peru. I also hope there will be many more times for me to attend this amazing Congress. Dubrovnik is a wonderful city and an excellent choice for a great Congress to be done. I´ve learned to much in those three days from the