This year, we are celebrating our inaugural touchDERMATOLOGY Future Leaders to recognize the outstanding talent that has entered our field in recent years. These individuals are set to innovate and transform dermatology in the years to come.

Representing a diverse range of expertise from across the globe, these highly accomplished clinicians are among the brightest minds shaping the future of dermatology. We had the pleasure of learning about their unique career journeys, motivations and the inspirations that have guided their paths. They also shared their perspectives on the most exciting developments in dermatology today, along with their hopes for the future of the field.

Congratulations to all our touchDERMATOLOGY Future Leaders, and thank you for sharing your stories, insights and ambitions with us.

Tashmeeta Ahad

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

“No two days are ever the same, and that constant variety is something I truly value.”

Read our Q&A with Dr Ahad here

Antoni Gostyński

Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands

“…what excites me the most is the intersection of genetics and immunology, really looking into the molecular pathways and understanding the pathological mechanisms of disease…”

Read our Q&A with Dr Gostyński here

Jonathan Ho

University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica

“Try to find a mentor who inspires you, who can guide you and perhaps help you do some research.”

Read our Q&A with Dr Ho here

Alicia Little

Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA

“If I can play even a small part in breaking that silence, reducing the stigma, progressing the discussion and hopefully pushing the science forward, that would feel like a huge success.”

Read our Q&A with Dr Little here

Corinne Maiolo

myPRODERM, the Lyell McEwin Hospital and the University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia

“I get ‘feel good’ moments almost every day, whether it’s when the patient’s condition has resolved, their quality of life has been lifted, or they are just genuinely thankful that I have taken the time to listen.”

Read our Q&A with Dr Maiolo here

Niraj Parajuli

Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

“While many innovations have emerged from high-resource settings, what excites me most… are the pragmatic innovations that make a direct impact on underserved populations.”

Read our Q&A with Dr Parajuli here

Neelam Vashi

The Dermatology Institute of Boston and Vashi Dermatology, Boston, MA, USA

“I want my work to shed light on how we define beauty, where those definitions come from, and how we can reclaim them in healthier, more empowering ways.”

Read our Q&A with Dr Vashi here

Yi-Kui Xiang

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany

“Skin problems can really affect how people feel about themselves, and being able to help them regain confidence and comfort is incredibly rewarding.”

Read our Q&A with Dr Xiang here

Zenas Yiu

University of Manchester, Manchester, UK

“I have found it hugely rewarding to be able to build up a long term relationship and rapport with some of my patients, and nothing beats seeing them get better and flourishing.”

Read our Q&A with Dr Yiu here