Dr Farjo addresses International Hair Research Foundation in Milan
16th February 2007
Dr Bessam Farjo was an invited guest to give a keynote lecture to members of the International Hair Research Foundation in Milan. Founded by Dr Fabio Rinaldi, the IHRF aims to raise funds for education, research and awareness for hair loss related conditions and issues.
There were over 140 attendees from the world of hair related medicine and surgery, research, trichology, products, media and TV. Dr Farjo’s talk revolved around his research into the potential therapy of hair cell regeneration. There was tremendous interest from the attendees in particular the Italian media as he conducted several interviews for the Italian national press.
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