DERMATOLOGY UPDATE FALL 2022 Photo Gallery
DERMATOLOGY UPDATE FALL 2022 Speakers
Dr. David Adam
Dermatologist, Ajax, ON
Dr. David Adam
Dermatologist, Ajax, ON
Dr. David Adam is the Medical Director of Baywood Dermatology. He is also the Lead Investigator at CCA Medical Research, a center for advanced dermatologic therapeutics.
Dr. Adam is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine. He is also on staff at St. Michael’s Hospital.
Dr. Adam received his medical degree at the University of Toronto graduating with honors. He completed his residency at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, serving as Chief Resident.
Dr. Adam is also the President of the Dermatology Association of Ontario, serves as a reviewer for several medical journals and regularly publishes in peer reviewed journals.
Dr. Renée A. Beach
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Renée A. Beach
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Beach is a dermatologist practicing medical and cosmetic dermatology in Toronto. She opened DermAtelier on Avenue in the Avenue-Lawrence area of the city just over 2 years ago. Her goal is to provide the best possible dermatologic care for people, across skin tones and skin types.
She enjoys treating a range of skin conditions and understands that what often starts off as medical in nature, can develop sequelae that require treatments that are cosmetic in nature and delivery.
In addition to her Dermatology practice, Dr Beach collaborates with medical students and residents in select research projects, teaches residents at Women's College hospital Hair Loss clinic and highlights the knowledge and expertise of dermatologists in her various online, print and television media appearances.
Ines Benassou
CeraVe Canada
Ines Benassou
CeraVe Canada
Ines Benassou is the Medical Communications Manager for CeraVe Canada. She has completed a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology from Sherbrooke University and published articles in cancer research and neuroimmune disorders.
Ms Benassou actively works to bring forth the ‘therapeutic skincare for all’ mission of CeraVe by developing more inclusive educational content, working in close collaboration with Canadian dermatologists
Dr. Tiffany Chen
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Tiffany Chen
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Tiffany Chen, MD, FRCPC, DABD, is a board-certified dermatologist in Canada and the United States. She received her Honours B.Arts Sc. and MD from McMaster University. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Toronto and served as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Chen is a lecturer at the University of Toronto and an associate dermatologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Dr. Joël Claveau
Dermatologist, Ville de Québec, QC
Dr. Joël Claveau
Dermatologist, Ville de Québec, QC
Dr. Joël Claveau is a dermatologist, specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of Melanoma and Skin Cancers, and an Associate Professor with the Department of Medicine at Laval University where he completed his Medical Study and Internal Medicine training. He did his residency in Dermatology at McGill University and subsequently worked at the Melanoma Clinic at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, Quebec. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of a number of Medical Societies including the American Academy of Dermatology and the International Dermoscopy Society. He has received awards including
Honorary Member of La Société Française de Dermatologie, the Dermatologist’s Volunteer Award of the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) for his work on the prevention of skin cancers and the CDA
Symposium of the year at two occasions (Dermoscopy).
Since 1996, he has been the Director of the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Clinic at Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, and worked in
Public Health for the province of Québec especially on the new Tanning Bed Legislation. He participated to the publication of papers in peer-review journals including work on melanoma, skin cancers and sunscreens. He is actively involved in a various Continuing Medical Education events and investigator in many clinical trials on advanced and metastatic melanoma.
Dr. Nour Dayeh
La Roche-Posay Canada
Dr. Nour Dayeh
La Roche-Posay Canada
Nour Dayeh is the medical communications manager for La Roche-Posay Canada and Dermablend Pro. Dr Dayeh, completed her PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Montreal, and has research experience and published work in Oncology, Cardiology, and dermatology. in addition to her current role as the medical communications manager, Dr Dayeh maintains research work in the field of cutaneous toxicities associated with oncology treatments.
Dr. Jeffrey S. Dover
Dermatologist, Boston, MA
Dr. Jeffrey S. Dover
Dermatologist, Boston, MA
Dr. Dover graduated as the silver medalist, Magna cum Laude from the University of Ottawa. His dermatology training was received at the University of Toronto followed by research fellowships at St. John’s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin at the University of London in London, England, and a two-year photomedicine fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Dover is a former Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, was Chief of Dermatology at the New England Deaconess Hospital for over ten years and also Associate Chairman of Dermatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, and Associate Professor of Dermatology at Brown Medical School. Dr. Dover is a co-director of SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr.
Dover is the author of over 550 scientific publications and he has co-authored and edited over 55 textbooks. He is founding editor of Journal Watch for Dermatology. Dr. Dover has received many honors including repeated nominations for “teacher of the year” at Harvard Medical School. He was honored with the Leon Goldman Award, the Ellet Drake award, and the Caroline and William Mark Memorial Award of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and was honored for his work in laser surgery by the Sturge Weber Foundation at its 20th Annual Gala. He has received several presidential citations from both the American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery and the American Society for Dermatological Surgery. Dr. Dover is past president of the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the New England Dermatology Society. He is married to Dr. Tania Phillips and has 2 daughters, Sophie and Isabel.
Dr. Patrick Fleming
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Patrick Fleming
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Patrick Fleming is a certified dermatologist with clinical interests in inflammatory skin disease, infectious disease, and public health. He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto where he teaches medical students and residents. He completed residency at the University of Toronto where he was Chief Dermatology Resident and concurrently completed the Global Clinical Scholars program in Clinical Trials at Harvard Medical School. He holds a Master’s degree in Community Health, a Graduate Certificate in Medical Education, and was the Gold Medalist in medical school. He has held national research funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and Canadian Dermatology Foundation. He is an Associate Editor the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery & serves on the Board of Governors for the Canadian Dermatology Foundation. Dr. Fleming’s research background includes systematic reviews and he is an investigator for dermatology clinical trials.
Dr. Parbeer (Perry) Grewal
Dermatologist, Edmonton, AB
Dr. Parbeer (Perry) Grewal
Dermatologist, Edmonton, AB
Dr. Parbeer Grewal completed his Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta with a specialization in Psychology and graduated with distinction. He completed his Doctorate of Medicine degree at the University of Alberta and graduated with Special Training in Research. He completed dermatology training at the University of Alberta and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Grewal is an Associate Clinical Professor within the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine - Dermatology. In addition to working at Rejuvenation, he is a consulting physician for the University of Alberta Hospital, the Royal Alexandra Hospital, the Grey Nuns Hospital and the Misericordia Hospital. Dr. Grewal participated in over 60 clinical research trials for a multitude of dermatology conditions and medications. Additionally, Dr. Grewal serves on multiple national and international scientific advisory boards, is a distinguished peer reviewer for medical journals and has published both journal articles and book chapters in dermatology.
He has specific interests in psoriasis, acne, eczema, warts, skin cancers, rashes and moles. He offers a wide range of topical and systemic therapy along with surgical and aesthetic services.
Dr. Lyn Guenther
Dermatologist, London, ON
Dr. Lyn Guenther
Dermatologist, London, ON
Dr. Lyn Guenther is a Professor of dermatology at Western University in London Ontario Canada, Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) and is Board-Certified in the United States. She received her MD degree from the University of Western Ontario and completed her dermatology residency training at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, USA. She has been involved in more than 190 research projects since 1980 and is the president of Guenther Research Inc.
Dr. Guenther was chair of the Division of Dermatology at Western University from 1991 to 1999 and President of the Canadian Society for Dermatologic Surgery from 2001 to 2003. She chaired the Canadian expert panel for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis in 2004, was a member of the expert panel for the 2009 and 2016 Canadian Psoriasis Guidelines. She was also a member of the 2015 Canadian Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Guidelines Committee.
Dr. Guenther has more than 200 publications, is a reviewer for a number of journals, and has been the medical editor of Dermatology Times of Canada since 1998. She has lectured to medical students at St. George’s University in Grenada and has acted as an advisor to Health Canada, the Drug Quality and Therapeutics Committee for Ontario, the Canadian Medical Protective Association, the Canadian Cancer Society, and many pharmaceutical companies.
Dr. Guenther enjoys teaching and lectures locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. She has won a certificate of appreciation for excellence in undergraduate medical education and since 2007, has been voted “Best Doctor” by peers. In 2022, she was selected by peers to 2022’s Women in Dermatology Honour Roll.
Dr. George Han
New York, NY
Dr. George Han
New York, NY
George Han, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell, where he leads efforts in clinical research and teledermatology. He is the current Vice President of the Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, a member of the board of directors of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, a member of the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation, and an Associate of the International Eczema Council.
Dr. Han is a nationally recognized lecturer and researcher in numerous areas including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and teledermatology. To date, he has over 60 publications in well-respected journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, the British Journal of Dermatology, the Journal of Infectious Diseases, and the American Journal of Pathology, as well as several book chapters and patents. He remains active in both basic science research and clinical trials, serving as Principal Investigator in trials encompassing clinical areas such as Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Acne, and Vitiligo.
Dr. Nicole Hawkins
Dermatologist, Calgary, AB
Dr. Nicole Hawkins
Dermatologist, Calgary, AB
Dr. Hawkins is a dual board certified dermatologist practicing in Calgary and Okotoks, Alberta. She splits her time evenly between medical and cosmetic dermatology. Nicole completed an undergraduate honors thesis in Nutrition at Acadia University and her MD at Queen’s School of Medicine.
During medical school, she was Chair of the Ontario Medical Students Association for two years. She completed her residency in Dermatology at the University of Toronto in 2014 before moving to Saskatoon where she co-founded the province’s largest dermatology clinic, encompassing medical and cosmetic dermatology, and clinical research. This business was sold in 2019, and she moved home to Calgary.
Dr. Hawkins’ hobbies include reading, running, skiing and spending the summers at the cottage with her young family.
Dr. Marissa Joseph
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Marissa Joseph
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Marissa Joseph, MSc, MD, FRCPC ( Pediatrics), FRCPC ( Dermatology)
Dr. Marissa Joseph graduated with a combined BSc (Honours) in Biochemistry and Biology from Dalhousie University, and then completed medical school at Dalhousie University. She is a board certified Pediatrician and Dermatologist after completing Pediatric training at the Hospital For Sick Children, following with a Dermatology residency at the University of Toronto. She completed a MSc in Community Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
Dr. Joseph is full time academic faculty at the University of Toronto. She has received and has been nominated for teaching awards in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Dr. Joseph is the Medical Director of the Ricky Kanee Schachter Dermatology Centre at Women's College Hospital. She also works at the Hospital For Sick Children where she manages children with complex dermatologic disease in outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as a pediatric laser treatment program. Dr. Joseph enjoys her diverse practice in general adult, pediatric and surgical dermatology. Her clinical and research interests include inflammatory skin disorders such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa; genodermatoses, and equity, diversity and inclusivity.
Dr. Mark Kirchhof
Dermatologist, Ottawa, ON
Dr. Mark Kirchhof
Dermatologist, Ottawa, ON
Dr. Mark Kirchhof is the Division Head of Dermatology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in molecular biology from McMaster University, Dr. Kirchhof completed his medical degree and PhD at Western University in London, Ontario. His PhD research involved studies of the signalling pathways important to immune system regulation. He then went on to complete his dermatology residency at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Until August 2017, Dr. Kirchhof was the Education Director at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, where he coordinated and led undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education activities. He has published over 65 peer-reviewed papers and maintains a keen interest in clinical and bench-to-bedside research. He has been invited to speak at local, national and international meetings. His clinical interests are varied and he sees both pediatric and adult patients.
Dr. John Kraft
Dermatologist, Markham, ON
Dr. John Kraft
Dermatologist, Markham, ON
Dr. John Kraft is a board-certified dermatologist who practises at Lynde Institute for Dermatology in Markham. He is a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association where he has served on the Membership and Awards Committee.
Dr. Kraft is a GTA Regional Representative for the Dermatology Association of Ontario. He is a reviewer for the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery.
Dr. Kraft completed his HBSc (0T2), Medical Degree (0T6) and Residency in Dermatology at the University of Toronto in 2011 where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Kraft acts as an investigator for many clinical trials including those for novel skin therapeutics at Lynderm Research and Probity Research. He has published papers in peer-reviewed journals and has spoken at international and national dermatology scientific conferences.
Dr. Kraft enjoys teaching medical students and resident physicians from across Ontario and has won the Markham Family Medicine Teaching Unit Award for Teaching Excellence in 2014 and 2017.
Dr. Perla Lansang
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Perla Lansang
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Perla Lansang is a full-time staff dermatologist and associate professor in the Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto where she is the Division Head of Dermatology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. She is also cross appointed at the Section of Paediatric Dermatology at the Hospital for Sick Children, and the Division of Obstetric Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
She completed her medical school and dermatology residency at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital. Having done fellowships in paediatric dermatology at The Hospital for Sick Children and in advanced medical dermatology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Dr. Lansang’s practice is a mixture of pediatric, adolescent, and adult dermatology, with a special focus on psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, cutaneous lymphoma, pregnancy dermatoses, and general medical dermatology. She has a special interest in immune-mediated skin diseases and has extensive clinical and research experience in many areas of immunodermatology.
Dr. Monica Li
Dermatologist, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Monica Li
Dermatologist, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Li is a double board-certified cosmetic and medical fellowship-trained dermatologist, and a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Dermatology & Skin Science at the University of British Columbia. She practices in Vancouver and Surrey, BC.
She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, and has been an invited lecturer at various national and international conferences. Dr. Li is an active committee member of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She is a regular voice to local and national media.
Dr. Jennifer Lipson
Dermatologist, Ottawa, ON
Dr. Jennifer Lipson
Dermatologist, Ottawa, ON
Dr. Lipson is a medical dermatologist in Ottawa practising at West Ottawa Specialty Care. She is a lecturer at the University of Ottawa and an associate physician at The Ottawa Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). She serves as a committee member for the Ottawa Dermatology Clinical and Scientific Biannual Meeting, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Subspecialty Committee for Dermatology and The Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada. Her clinical interests include immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, hormonal acne and skin cancer.
Dr. Carrie Lynde
Dermatologist, Markham, ON
Dr. Carrie Lynde
Dermatologist, Markham, ON
Dr. Carrie Lynde is a board-certified dermatologist who practises at Lynde Institute for Dermatology in Markham. She is a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association.
Dr. Lynde completed her HBSc (0T2), LLB (UWO 2005), Medical Degree (0T9) and Residency in Dermatology at the University of Toronto in 2014. Dr Lynde completed a fellowship in Laser and Esthetic Medicine at the University of Toronto in 2015.
Dr. Lynde acts as an investigator for clinical trials including those for novel skin therapeutics at Lynderm Research and Probity Research. She has published papers in peer-reviewed journals and has spoken at national dermatology scientific conferences.
Dr. Charles Lynde
Dermatologist, Markham, ON
Dr. Charles Lynde
Dermatologist, Markham, ON
Dr. Charles Lynde is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and holds a clinical teaching position at the University Health Network. He is the Medical Director of Lynde Institute for Dermatology and Lynderm Research. The Lynde Institute for Dermatology is a full service, interdisciplinary dermatology clinic. After receiving his B.Sc. and MD, degrees at the University of Toronto, Dr. Lynde studied Dermatology at the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto, receiving his Board Certification (Canada and USA) in 1983.
Lynderm Research is under the guidance of Dr. Lynde as principal investigator for more than 30 years and over 300 clinical trials and is actively involved in the management of psoriasis, rosacea, onychomycosis, acne and atopic dermatitis among other dermatological conditions. Dr. Lynde has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles.
Dr. Lynde has served in various roles for the CDA and AAD, including President of the Canadian Dermatology Association. He is the Editor of the CDA eBulletin and sits on the editorial boards of several journals and provides extensive consulting as well as being on the advisory boards of many pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Lynde is a frequent guest speaker both nationally and internationally at various dermatological conferences. Recognizing the need for external education he is committed to the training of new and current healthcare professionals in his community and residents through the university program.
Dr. Sonja Molin
Dermatologist, Kingston, ON
Dr. Sonja Molin
Dermatologist, Kingston, ON
Dr. Sonja Molin is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine at Queen’s University. Dr. Molin completed her training in Dermatology and Allergology at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany, where she worked for 11 years before she joined Queen’s University in 2018. The main focus of her clinical expertise and research are inflammatory skin diseases, mainly hand eczema and psoriasis, contact allergy and occupational dermatology. She has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and has been awarded a number of research prizes. Dr. Molin is an author of the 2022 update of the European Society of Contact Dermatitis guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of hand eczema and is also involved with the American Society of Contact Dermatitis.
Dr. Elena Netchiporouk
Dermatologist, Montreal , QC
Dr. Elena Netchiporouk
Dermatologist, Montreal , QC
Elena Netchiporouk, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FCDA
Dr. Netchiporouk obtained her MD degree from Université de Montréal and completed her MSc in Experimental Medicine and residency training at McGill University. She has been appointed Assistant Professor of Dermatology in 2018 and Assistant Professor of Experimental Medicine and Junior Scientist within the Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health (IDIGH) Program at McGill in 2020. Her clinical and research focus is immune-mediated diseases in dermatology with particular focus on mast cell disorders (e.g. urticaria, mastocytosis), skin fibrosis (e.g. morphea) and adult genodermatoses. Her research is supported by Canadian Dermatology Foundation, Fonds de Recherche Santé Québec, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and McGill University grants.
Dr. Elena Pope
Dermatologist, Ottawa, ON
Dr. Elena Pope
Dermatologist, Ottawa, ON
Dr. Elena Pope is a Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto. In 2003, she became the Head of the Section of Dermatology. Her clinical interests are in medically complex and rare pediatric dermatology diseases. Dr. Pope has instituted innovative approaches to the care of these patients by establishing/running interdisciplinary clinics in Epidermolysis Bullosa, Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Vascular Tumors, Morphea and Genodermatoses, some of them unique to Canada and abroad. Her research interests are aligned to her clinical interests and focus on advancing the field of Paediatric Dermatology by expanding the therapeutic repertoire of common and orphan diseases, developing new outcome measures and participation and international leadership in collaborative research. Dr. Pope is committed to education in all its aspects and has been the recipient of local and international teaching and mentorship awards.
Dr. Pope has held executive leadership positions in PeDRA (Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance), is the current Committee Chair for Strategic Development of Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) and Executive Board member of the International Society for Pediatric Dermatology (ISPD).
Dr. Vimal Prajapati
Dermatologist, Calgary, AB
Dr. Vimal Prajapati
Dermatologist, Calgary, AB
Dr. Prajapati completed his dermatology residency at the University of Alberta, earning certification in both Canada and the United States. He then pursued an additional 1-year fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Prajapati has received 20 major awards; authored 1 textbook chapter; published 43 peer-reviewed manuscripts in print or electronic format; and presented 48 abstracts at scientific meetings regionally, nationally, as well as internationally. He also conducts clinical trials for both adults and children, with participation in 69 studies as an investigator or steering committee member.
Dr. Prajapati is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary as well as co-founder and co-director of Skin Health & Wellness Centre, Dermphi Centre, and Dermatology Research Institute. Additionally, he has started several subspecialty initiatives, including multidisciplinary pediatric morphea, pediatric scleroderma, and pediatric psoriasis clinics in Calgary as well as rapid access psoriasis and rapid access eczema clinics in Calgary plus rural outreach psoriasis and rural outreach eczema clinics Medicine Hat.
Dr. Julien Ringuet
Dermatologist, Quebec City, QC
Dr. Julien Ringuet
Dermatologist, Quebec City, QC
Dr. Ringuet is a board-certified dermatologist who practices in Quebec City with a focus on clinical trials.
After his bachelor degree in biology, Dr. Ringuet completed his medical training (MD) at Laval University in Quebec City. He also performed his post graduate studies in dermatology in his alma mater from which he graduated in 2020. Additionally, and considering his keen interest in research, Dr. Ringuet completed throughout his medical training a master in experimental medicine (MSc) in the field of skin bioengineering at the Centre de Recherche en Organogénèse Expérimentale de l’Université Laval (LOEX).
In collaboration with the center founder, Dr. Yves Poulin, Dr. Ringuet now leads his dedicated team of the Centre de Recherche Dermatologique du Québec Métropolitain (CRDQ) in allowing Quebec’s patients to access top quality and innovative clinical research focused on dermatological diseases. Dr. Ringuet’s research interest are mainly psoriasis and its variants, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and alopecia areata.
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Dr. Sandy Skotnicki
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Sandy Skotnicki
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Skotnicki received her undergraduate degree in microbiology and immunology from the University of Toronto. She completed medical school at the same institution, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha. She went on to complete her dermatology training at the University of Ottawa, and was awarded her fellowship in Dermatology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in June 1997. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Medicine in the Divisions of Dermatology and Occupational Health. Her memberships include the Canadian Medical Association, Canadian Dermatology Association, American Dermatology Association and American Contact Dermatitis Society. She is a past Board member of the Canadian Dermatology Association and a past examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in the specialty Dermatology.
Dr. Skotnicki has been practicing in the Toronto area since 1997. She is currently on staff at St. Michael’s Hospital as a Consultant Dermatologist. At St. Michael’s she is a member of the Occupational Disease Specialty Program ODSP, and is responsible for seeing complex Allergic and Occupational skin diseases. A leading expert in Allergic Skin Disease, she is one of a handful of dermatologists in Canada with a sub-specialty interest in Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Patch or Allergy Skin Testing. She is an also a consultant for the Workplace Safety Insurance Board and the WSIAT Workers Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal.
Active in research and education, Dr. Skotnicki has been teaching University of Toronto Dermatology, Allergy and Family Medicine residents at her St. Michael’s Hospital clinic since 1999. She is also a member of CREOD, the Centre for Research Expertise in Occupational Disease, and has published articles on different aspects of Allergic Skin Disease.
Dr. Skotnicki published her first popular science book “Beyond Soap” with Penguin Random House in Canada and the US. It is a bestseller in Canada and was written to help the public navigate the increase in skin reactions to cosmetics and skincare. It also explains in detail the rise in eczema and sensitive skin in developed society and offers science-based explanations. It has been translated into Russian, Czech and Vietnamese.
Dr. Jerry Tan
Dermatologist, Windsor, ON
Dr. Jerry Tan
Dermatologist, Windsor, ON
Dr. Tan received his medical degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and trained in internal medicine at the University of Toronto and in dermatology at University of British Columbia and University of Michigan. His general dermatology and aesthetic dermatology practices are in Windsor Ontario Canada. He conducts clinical trials research at Windsor Clinical Research, a clinical trials site in dermatology. Aside from industry grants, he has received research funding from the Canadian Dermatology Foundation and the National Institutes of Health Research.
Research focus includes acne, acne scars and rosacea. Additional interests include outcome measurements and informed shared decision making in dermatology. We have developed 3 patient decision aids in dermatology – acne, psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa – available at www.informed-decisions.org
Dr. Tan chairs the working group on clinical practice guidelines of the Canadian Dermatology Association, the rosacea international consensus group (ROSCO) and the acne core outcomes research network (ACORN). He has been an associate editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and the British Journal of Dermatology. Over the past 3 decades, Dr. Tan has authored/co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Irina Turchin
Dermatologist, Fredericton, NB
Dr. Irina Turchin
Dermatologist, Fredericton, NB
Dr. Turchin has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta. She did her medical training at the University of Calgary and completed Dermatology residency at McGill University. Dr. Turchin is board certified in Dermatology in both, Canada and United States. Dr. Turchin holds memberships with Canadian Dermatology Association, American Academy of Dermatology and European Academy of Dermatology. She continuously keeps herself up-to-date with the latest medical discoveries by frequently attending national and international conferences and presenting at scientific meetings. Dr. Turchin is interested in medical innovation and is involved in clinical trials.
Dr. Turchin is committed to medical education as Assistant Professor at Dalhousie and Memorial Universities. She preceptors medical students and residents and commonly presents on dermatology topics to other physicians. She also partakes in public education forums for patients.
Dr. Marcie Ulmer
Dermatologist, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Marcie Ulmer
Dermatologist, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Marcie Ulmer is a Royal College and American Board of Dermatology certified dermatologist. She is a Clinical Instructor at the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, where she completed her dermatology residency. Originally from the Prairies she completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Medicine) as well as her Medical Degree at the University of Saskatchewan. Her comprehensive full time practice in Vancouver at Pacific Derm encompasses both medical and aesthetic dermatology and she is actively involved in clinical research.
Professor Sean Whittaker
Dermatologist, London, UK
Professor Sean Whittaker
Dermatologist, London, UK
Professor Sean Whittaker is a Consultant Dermatologist at St Johns Institute of Dermatology, Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital, with clinical and academic interests in cutaneous lymphoma and melanoma.
He was appointed Professor of Cutaneous Oncology in the School of Basic and Medical Biosciences at Kings College London in 2007, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on the
molecular pathogenesis of cutaneous lymphomas.
He is currently Medical Director for the NHS South East England Genomic Medicine Service and Laboratory Hub and Co-Director of the King's Health Partners (KHP) Comprehensive Cancer Centre for South East London.
His previous leadership roles include Clinical Director for the Specialist Ambulatory Directorate at Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust; Co-Lead for the Genetics, Rheumatology, Infection, Immunology and Dermatology (GRIID) Clinical Academic Group; Chair for NHS England Clinical Reference Group (CRG) and Lead for Skin Cancer; Chair of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Cutaneous Lymphoma Task Force; President of the International Society of Cutaneous Lymphomas (ISCL).
Dr. Marni C. Wiseman
Dermatologist, Winnipeg, MB
Dr. Marni C. Wiseman
Dermatologist, Winnipeg, MB
Dr. Marni C. Wiseman began her Dermatology practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2001. In addition to her responsibilities as an Associate Professor and Section Head of Dermatology at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Wiseman spends most of her days at her Private Medical Practice as the Medical Director of SKiNWISE DERMATOLOGY.
Dr. Wiseman’s areas of clinical and research interest include psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppuritiva, acne, and aesthetic dermatology. She is a Principal Investigator at Wiseman Dermatology Research and has participated in hundreds of clinical trials.
Dr. Wiseman is a frequent supervisor and mentor for medical students and residents. She is extensively published in areas of inflammatory skin disease, photodermatosis, and cutaneous malignancy.
Dr. Wiseman’s community commitments are extensive and include involvement with the Canadian Dermatology Association Sun Awareness program. She is an editor of the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, and was the chair of the Skin Cancer Disease Site Group at CancerCare Manitoba for 15 years. Dr. Wiseman holds regular outreach skin cancer screening clinics in rural locations in Manitoba, has been featured in many news stories, and regularly presents at meetings and congresses nationally and internationally.
Dr. Geeta Yadav
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Geeta Yadav
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Geeta Yadav, MD, MHS, FRCPC
Medical Director & Founder, FACET Dermatology
Dr. Geeta Yadav is the founder of FACET Dermatology in Toronto. She is board-certified dermatologist who trained at University of Toronto, Johns Hopkins and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Dr. Yadav is an expert in both medical and cosmetic dermatology with a large and growing medical practice that specializes in atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin cancer. She has a special interest in skin of color and has been quoted in numerous main stream publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Allure, Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan. She has a regular presence on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn and tries to use these platforms for education and awareness on a variety of topics.
Dr. Jensen Yeung
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Jensen Yeung
Dermatologist, Toronto, ON
Dr. Jensen Yeung obtained a B.Sc. (Honours) with a gold medal for the highest GPA in the graduating class in all faculties and his MD from McMaster University in 2001. In the same year, he began his dermatology residency training at the University of Toronto. During his residency training, he spent 6 months in Australia, New York, and Boston gaining clinical experience and acquiring the newest knowledge in the field of melanoma and dermoscopy from leading experts. In 2005, he was selected by the residency program as the co-chief resident for the year. Having obtained his board certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2006, he joined the Faculty of Dermatology at the University of Toronto, where he ran teaching clinics at both Women’s College Hospital and the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. In 2007, he was promoted to the position of medical director for the RKS Dermatology Program at Women’s College Hospital, where he ran a melanoma, psoriasis, and General Dermatology clinic. In 2013, he switched from RKS to PERC and took on the new role as the medical director of PERC (phototherapy education and research centre) where he runs weekly psoriasis/phototherapy clinic. In 2014, he and Dr. Dana Jerome started a monthly combined psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis clinic at PERC. In 2011, he joined Dr. Kim Papp’s research facility in Waterloo and has participated in close to 200 phase 1 to 4 clinical trials. He has also supervised and mentored many research students and residents, which has led to around 130 peer-reviewed publications. He is an associate editor at JCMS and Canadian Dermatology Today. He has received a number of teaching awards including the best resident teacher award in 2005, the 2008 Women’s College Hospital Department of Medicine Postgraduate Teaching Award and the 2009 University of Toronto Dermatology Postgraduate Program Staff Teaching Award
Dr. Youwen Zhou
Dermatologist, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Youwen Zhou
Dermatologist, Vancouver, BC
Dr Youwen Zhou is a dermatologist scientist and the Director of Research at the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science at University of British Columbia. A board-certified dermatologist in Canada and US, Dr Zhou received his MD from University of Toronto and PhD from Downstate Medical Center in New York. He serves on the editorial board of JAAD and Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. He is the Scientific Chair or Canadian Dermatology Foundation and the past president of Canadian Society of Investigative Dermatology. Dr Zhou practices in Vancouver General Hospital where he specializes in the treatment and research of inflammatory, pigmentary, and malignant skin diseases. Dr Zhou also conducts clinical trials and provides consultation on preclinical and clinical development of skin therapeutics.
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