Dr. Hermênio Lima

Dr. Hermênio Lima is a renowned Dermatologist and Clinical Immunologist, serving as Principal Investigator at the LEADER Research Centre. He earned his medical degree from the Federal University of Ceará (1989) and completed a Ph.D. in Immunology at Harvard (1995). Board-certified in Dermatology and Clinical Immunology & Allergy in Brazil, Dr. Lima also held professorships at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina and Universidade Federal do Paraná before joining Harvard’s Clinical Unit for Research Trials in Skin (2008).

In 2010, he became Associate Professor of Dermatology at McMaster University, later leading its Division of Dermatology (2015). In 2020, he founded the LEADER Research Centre, advancing innovative treatments in dermatology and allergy. Dr. Lima’s research focuses on immunodermatology, particularly Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, Urticaria, and Vitiligo.

He has authored over 100 scientific publications with more than 2,600 citations and has served as Principal or Sub-Investigator in over 80 clinical trials. Alongside research, Dr. Lima established Dr. Lima’s Clinic (2021) to deliver specialized care, and he is also an Associate Investigator with Probity Medical Research. His dedication continues to shape patient outcomes and the future of dermatological science.