The Skin Barrier as a Living Interface: Biology, Disruption, and Repair
The Skin Barrier as a Living Interface: Biology, Disruption, and Repair
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Legacy Castle, Pompton Plains, NJ
Join NYSCC for a full day exploring the skin barrier as a living, dynamic interface, with sessions covering barrier biology, disruption, and repair from leading researchers across academia and industry. This symposium brings together scientists, formulators, and students for a deep dive into one of cosmetic science’s most essential topics.
Registration will open soon.
Poster Abstracts
NYSCC is still accepting abstracts for the symposium’s poster session. Please submit poster abstracts to Bret Clark at rbclark@ashland.com by August 27, 2026.
Featured Topics and Speakers
– Evaluation of Natural Moisturizing Factors in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis from Diverse Racial/Ethnic Populations Following a Prebiotic Skincare Regimen – Hawasatu Dumbuya, Ph.D. (L’Oréal USA)
– Stratum Corneum Organization and Barrier Function in Healthy and Compromised Skin – David J. Moore, Ph.D. (University of Edinburgh)
– Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Petrolatum on Skin Barrier Function and Microtopography – Raquel Sanabria-de la Torre, Ph.D. (University of Granada)
– The Skin Microbiome and its Role in Barrier Maintenance and Repair – Elizabeth Grice, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania)
– Is There a Correlation Between Self-Perceived Sensitive Skin and Skin Barrier Strength? – Nava Dayan, PharmD, Ph.D. (Dr. Nava Dayan, Ltd.)
– Understanding the Skin Barrier as a Living Interface: Predictive Surrogate Approaches to Dermal Bioavailability and Bioequivalence – Seepra Rath, Ph.D. (Rutgers University)
– Modern Strategies for Skin Barrier Strengthening, Repair, and Protection – Stephen Lynch, Ph.D. (L’Oréal USA)
– Dissolving Microneedles: A Next-Generation Platform for Enhanced Skin Delivery – Sesha Talluri (Rutgers University)
– The Role of the Pilosebaceous Unit in Skin Barrier Function – Roger L. McMullen, Ph.D. (Ashland, Inc.)
– Nutritional Modulation of Epidermal Physiology: Mechanistic Pathways to Barrier Integrity, Innate Immunity, and Visible Skin Rejuvenation – Michael Anthonavage (Vitaquest)
– Advanced Molecular Photoprotection Platform – Steven Rosenfeld (The F.C. Sturtevant Company)
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