skin investigation network of canada
Uniting researchers, clinicians, and patients to advance innovative, patient-driven skin health research across Canada.
SkIN Canada is a national network dedicated to breaking down barriers in skin health research. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, prioritizing patient-relevant initiatives, and providing advanced resources, we empower the skin health community to drive meaningful progress and improve outcomes for all Canadians.
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Our projects.
East-West national Indigenous atopic dermatitis community and research collaborative core seed working group
Surgical management of hidradenitis suppurativa with deroofing vs wide local excision: a multi-centre retrospective cohort study
Canadian Frostbite Collaborative Network Symposium and Research Planning
Online clinical trials infrastructure to study low-risk interventions for atopic dermatitis
SKin Canada trainee awards
Funding Opportunities for Trainees in Skin Research
SkIN Canada offers two competitive funding programs to support the professional growth of trainees in the field of skin research. Both awards are available biannually in May and October, supporting the next generation of skin researchers in advancing their careers.
Trainee Travel Award
SkIN Canada provides up to $1,000 CAD in funding to support trainees attending conferences, fostering professional development in skin research through competitive, biannual awards.
Trainee Mobility Award
SkIN Canada provides up to $4,000 CAD in funding for trainees to conduct short-term research in a host laboratory within Canada or abroad, fostering collaboration and professional development in skin research.
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East-West national Indigenous atopic dermatitis community and research collaborative core seed working group
Project Lead: Rachel Asiniwasis
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Surgical management of hidradenitis suppurativa with deroofing vs wide local excision: a multi-centre retrospective cohort study
Project Lead: David Croitoru
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Canadian Frostbite Collaborative Network Symposium and Research Planning
Project Lead: Caitlin Champion
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Online clinical trials infrastructure to study low-risk interventions for atopic dermatitis
Project Lead: Aaron Drucker
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Establishing a National Registry and Biobank for Hereditary Leiomyomatosis and Renal Cell Cancer (HLRCC)
Project Lead: Elena Netchiporouk
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Canadian Frostbite Collaborative National Website Development
Project Lead: Caitlin Champion
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Canadian Patient-Oriented Dermatitis Database and Biobank (C-POD)
Project Lead: Carolyn Jack
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Canadian Morphea Registry (C-MORE) : Characterizing the landscape of morphea in Canada and elucidating predictors of severe disease
Project Lead: Elena Netchiporouk
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A Canadian Interdisciplinary collaboration for Hidradenitis Suppurativa patients
Project Lead: Irene Lara-Corrales
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A multicenter collaborative skin research group focusing on novel treatment for epidermolysis bullosa
Project Lead: Lucie Germain
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Development of a in vivo mouse screening platform to identify molecular effectors of non-melanoma skin cancers
Project Lead: Mélanie Laurin
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Establishing and optimizing skin cancer biobanking across Québec
Project Lead: Philippe Lefrançois
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A Multi-Province Platform for Merkel cell carcinoma Health Services Research
Project Lead: Timothy Hanna
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Setting up the conditions for the biobanking of tissues and cells from hypertrophic scars
Project Lead: Véronique Moulin
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Diverse Patient Populations: Multicenter Pilot Project to Assess Disease Characteristics and Access to Biologic Therapy
Project Lead: Raed Alhusayen
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Genodermatoses Network: A Canadian multidisciplinary collaboration for patients with genetic skin disorders
Project Lead: Elena Pope
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Autoinflammatory skin diseases-creation of a Candian Network (skinSAIDCanada)
Project Lead: Maryam Piram
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Development of a multi-center research team to explore the potential of anti-mesothelin 1 gene therapies for fibrotic scleroderma.
Project Lead: Sarah Hedtrich
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Autoinflammatory skin diseases – creation of a canadian network (SkinSAIDCanada).
Project Lead: Maryam Piram
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Using pathology reports to enable population-based studies of rare skin disease.
Project Lead: Aaron Drucker
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The Development of a Psychodermatology Risk Assessment Tool: Improving Care for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Other Psychodermatologic Conditions
Project Lead: Marlene Dytoc
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Canadian Transplant Dermatology Research Network.
Project Lead: Régine Mydlarski
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Evelopment of a multicentre burn platform adaptive trials team
Project Lead: Sarvesh Logsetty
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A New Patient-Researcher Partnership for Research on Itch in Systemic Sclerosis.
Project Lead: Brett Thombs
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Epidermolysis bullosa multidisciplinary team focusing on developing an effective cure for this severe rare skin disease
Project Lead: Lucie Germain
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Evidence-based Management of Skin conditions Collaborative (EMSC).
Project Lead: Mina Tadrous
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SkIN Canada by the Numbers
Our growing network is driving impactful skin health research across Canada. Through strategic collaborations, funding, and infrastructure support, we’re fostering innovation, advancing clinical trials, and connecting experts nationwide to improve patient outcomes.