Two years after the 1^st SPIM (Nov. 2008) it's time to open the 2^nd SPIM from November 17^th to 19^th, 2010 in VICHY (France).
The first SPIM was a success shown by enthusiasm of speakers and scientific Committee and by dozens of messages of congratulations and supports that organisation committee has received.

SKIN PHYSIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL MEETING (SPIM) is the first exclusive scientific meeting dealing with Skin Physiology. The level of Science should reach the convivial and friendship spirit developed during this event, speakers and participants will exchange about 4 topics during this 2^nd SPIM :

- Epithelial stem cells
- Neuronal skin sensitivity (the neuro-cutaneous system and the endocannabinoid system)
- Skin microflora
- Molecular and structural biology : the barrier function and pathologies

Several experts, coming from USA, Great Britain, Germany, Italy and France will present their latest results on specific domains of skin physiology. Moreover 9 young scientists will compete and will be selected and invited by scientific Committee for presentation of their results. They are preparing their PhD or they are working in Post PhD.
One of them will get the GT Award with a 15,000 euro prize for continuing their R&D mission.

The objective of all presentations is an intense and convivial exchange between all participants in a frame of comfortable and pleasant place. Artists before and during the Gala Dinner will enlarge the debate on the sensibility, the imagination and the analyse of the scientists.