Introduction to the 2016 JID Beijing Workshop: Precision Medicine in Dermatology

On May 23-25, 2016, investigators from the United States, Europe and China came together for a meeting on "Precision Medicine in Dermatology" at the Beijing Landmark Hotel. This meeting brought together investigators in cutaneous biology from the United States, Europe, and China in a forum to exchange scientific ideas and foster new collaborations. The meeting was hosted and organized by Heng Gu, Yong Cui, and Xuejun Zhang. John Seykora, with valuable assistance from Barbara Gilchrest and Elizabeth Blalock, organized the European and American speakers. The meeting speakers represented 4 universities in the United States, 3 universities from Europe, and 12 institutions in China. There were approximately 200 attendees, and 68 abstracts were submitted.