Onychology-EN-2026 – Onychology

Course

19^th

EDITION

EUropean and Belgian
Accreditation Requested

Onychology Course

9 & 10.10.26

ENGLISH
SESSION

@ CHU ST PIERRE - BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE DEFINITIVELY NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1^st, 2026.

IN THE EVENT OF HIGH DEMAND, REGISTRATION MAY CLOSE EARLIER.

WELCOME

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

The Onychology Course (English Session) will take place on October 9^th and 10^th, 2026, at CHU Saint-Pierre in Brussels.
We are pleased to present this new edition, which reflects the continuous evolution of the course, combining academic rigor, clinical excellence, and innovation. Building on its established foundations, this session further expands its international dimension, bringing together a distinguished faculty of experts from across Europe and beyond.
This two-day course is designed to provide a comprehensive, practical, and up-to-date approach to nail disorders. Through a structured program ranging from fundamental principles to advanced topics, participants will benefit from a progressive and highly interactive learning experience.
Particular emphasis will be placed on imaging and artificial intelligence, which represent key developments in modern onychology. These themes will be explored from a clinical and surgical perspective, with the aim of providing a pragmatic and critical understanding of their current and future applications in daily practice.
The program will cover essential topics including normal nail anatomy and terminology, onychomycosis and mycological sampling, nail surgery techniques, and advanced imaging modalities. Special attention will be given to real-life practice through live surgery sessions, clinical case discussions, and interactive exchanges with the faculty.
Throughout the course, participants will benefit from:
• teaching adapted to different levels of experience
• a strongly clinical and practice-oriented approach
• dedicated opportunities for discussion and exchange with experts
Beyond knowledge and technical skills, this course aims to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a comprehensive approach to patient care.
We look forward to welcoming you in Brussels for this stimulating and forward-looking educational experience.

Marie Caucanas
Florence Dehavay
Pauline Lecerf
With the continued involvement of
Professor Bertrand Richert

PROGRAM

PREREQUISITES

• NORMAL NAIL, TERMINOLOGY, ONYCHOMYCOSIS AND MYCOLOGIC NAIL SAMPLING: commented PowerPoint file sent to all course participants

module 1

Elemenetary

_{9.00 12.15 pm}

HIGHLIGHTS: NORMAL NAIL, TERMINOLOGY, ONYCHOMYCOSIS	Florence LAMOLINE, Brussels Florence DEHAVAY, Brussels Pauline LECERF, Brussels
PODIATRIC ALTERATIONS AND TOENAILS	Charlotte ARNAL, Paris
ANESTHESIA OF THE NAIL UNIT	Florence DEHAVAY, Brussels
HOW TO START NAIL SURGERY	André LENCASTRE, Lisbon

module 2

Intermediate

_{9.00 12.15 pm}

A HALF-DAY OF NAIL CONSULTATION IN DELHI	Chander GROVER, Delhi
A HALF-DAY OF NAIL CONSULTATION IN BRUSSELS	Lisa GOLDBERG, Brussels Florence LAMOLINE, Brussels
TELEXPERTISE FROM PARIS TO TOULOUSE	Marie CAUCANAS, Toulouse Charlotte ARNAL, Nancy
INTRALESIONAL INJECTIONS AT THE NAIL UNIT: WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN	Chander GROVER, Delhi

module 3

All Levels

_{13.30 17.00 pm}

LIVE SURGERY

Bertrand RICHERT, Florence DEHAVAY, Lisa GOLDBERG, Brussels

DRESSINGS & PAIN MANAGEMENT

Marie CAUCANAS, Toulouse

Pauline LECERF, Brussels

NAIL SURGERY COMPLICATIONS

Andrea SECHI, Milan

MODULE 4

Advanced

_{9:00 – 10.15 am}

IA & NAIL: LITERATURE, ARE WE ALREADY REPLACEABLE ?

Pauline LECERF, Brussels

André LENCASTRE, Lisbon

Q & A

MODULE 5

Advanced

_{10.40 – 12.25 pm}

NAIL APPARATUS AND IMAGING	Chander GROVER, Delhi
ONYCHOSCOPY and CONFOCAL IMAGING	Luc THOMAS, Lyon
Q & A

MODULE 6

All Levels

_{14.00 – 16.00 pm}

CLINICAL CASES FROM THE AUDIENCE & EXPERTS	All participants, All experts
WHAT’S NEW IN NAIL DISORDERS?	Bertrand RICHERT, Brussels

SPEAKERS

Bertrand Richert

MD, PhD. Honorary Head of Department Department of Dermatology CHU Brugmann, CHU Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles Past President of the Nail Group of the French Society of Dermatology; Co-founder of the Onychology Course

Marie Caucanas

MD. President of the Nail Group of the French Society of Dermatology

Florence Dehavay

MD. Department of Dermatology CHU Saint-Pierre, CHU Brugmann, Université Libre de Bruxelles

Pauline Lecerf

MD, PhD. Head of the Department of Dermatology, CHU Brugmann Université Libre de Bruxelles Past Treasurer, European Nail Society Member of the Mycology Task Force, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

Lisa Goldberg

MD. Dermatologist CHIREC Delta – Centre Dermatologique du Roy, Belgium

Florence Lamoline

MD. Médecin assistant en dermatologie, Université Catholique de Louvain

Marisa Mathieu

Dermatologist. Dermatology Department. CHU Saint-Pierre, CHU Brugmann.
Université Libre de Bruxelles.
Dermatology and Research Institute, Brussels.

Juan Jimenez

Nail Disorders Unit, Dermatology, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid

Charlotte Arnal

MD. Senior Registrar (University Hospitals) CHU Brabois, Nancy, France

Chander Grover

Prof. (Dr.) Chander Grover, Director Professor of Dermatology and STD, at the University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

André Garcez de Lencastre

MD. Dermatologist. Hospital de Cascais Hospital da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal. Board Member of the European Nail Society

Andrea Sechi

MD. Dermatology Unit Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy

Luc Thomas

MD. Professor, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1

Bernadette Ovtchinnikoff

CHU Nîmes, France.
Member of the board of the "Groupe Ongle" of the French Society of Dermatology

History

The inter-academic courses of onychology were created in order to meet the need of dermatologists interested in advancing their clinical and/ or surgical skills in nail pathology.

The three founding Members are passionate about onychology and teaching: Josette André, Nadine Lateur and Bertrand Richert.

Since 2008, there have been bi-annual courses (one in English, one in French) offered over two days (Friday and Saturday).

Friday morning is dedicated to nail physiology and basic nail pathology. This session is aimed at introducing the novice to basic concepts in nail diseases.

Friday afternoon is devoted to nail surgery on a large screen, live from the operating room. The audience may at any time intervene and ask questions to the surgeon or even to the patient.

Saturday is devoted to expert lectures delivered by a new speaker each year. Part of the day is reserved for interactive discussions by the experts and participants encouraged to bring their own cases.

HOTELS

Hotels nearby (10–15-minute walk to the hospital)

The Hotel

Bd de Waterloo, 38, 1000 Bruxelles

Le Louise Hôtel - MGallery

Av de la Toison d'Or, 40, 1050 Bruxelles

www.le-louise-brussels.com/en/

NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon

Rue Bodenbroek 2, 1000 Bruxelles

www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-collection-brussels-grand-sablon

Hôtel Pullman

Place Victor Horta, 1, 1000 Bruxelles

all.accor.com/pullman

Hilton Garden Inn Brussels City Centre

Rue Berckmans 128, 1060 Saint Gilles

www.hilton.com/en/hotels/brugigi-hilton-garden-inn-brussels-city-centre/

Ibis Brussels Off Grand Place Hotel

Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 100, 1000 Bruxelles

https://all.accor.com/hotel/1046/index.en.shtml

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FOREIGN SPEAKERS

ACCESS

CHU Saint Pierre – Auditoire Bastenie (Forum)

Address: Rue Haute 322, 1000 Brussels

Our hospital is ideally located, a 10 minutes’ walk from Brussels South Station, where the Eurostar and Thalys trains arrive.

After the entrance, the forum is on the left, at the top of an external staircase.