Global Faculty Affiliates

Assistant Professor – Infectious Diseases

Dr. Liem Binh Luong Nguyen is an infectious disease specialist. He holds a Master of Publich from Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health and a PhD from Université de Paris Cité. He has been working as a medical instructor at Hôpital Cochin Port Royal in France for 3 years. In the last 4 years, he expanded his professional expertise in vaccinology, modelling and cost-effectiveness. Dr. Liem Binh Luong Nguyen is appointed at the level of Assistant Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Dr. Daniel L. Chao

Assistant Professor – Ophthalmology

Dr. Daniel L. Chao is currently Senior Director and Clinical Leader of Translational Medicine/ Early Clinical Development for Retinal Diseases at Janssen R&D/Johnson and Johnson, and a Volunteer Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at UCSF. He graduated from Standford University Medical School with an MD and a PhD in Neuroscience, completed his residency in opthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at UCSF. He also has 7 years of experience on opthalmology residency/ retinal fellowship selection committee. Dr. Daniel L. Chao is appointed at the level of Assistant Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Dr. Michelle Lynn Hermiston

Professor -Pediatric Hematology, Oncology

Dr. Michelle Lynn Hermiston is currently a Professor In Residence at UCSF, specialising in pediatric cancer and blood diseases at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. She obtained her MD and PhD degrees from Washington University School of Medicine and the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences. Upon completion of residency and pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship at UCSF, she joined the faculty in 2002. She has 24 years of experience in pediatric hematology/oncology and leadership. Dr. Michelle Lynn Hermiston is appointed at the level of Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Dr. Kristin Diem Anh Nguyen

Assistant Professor – Psychiatry, Residency

Dr. Kristin Diem Anh Nguyen is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor in psychiatry at UCSF, and an attending in inpatient psychiatry at ZSFG hospital. She graduated from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF, with 1-year experience as a chief resident. She furthered her training as a global mental health fellow through UCSF HEAL program. In the last 5 years, she expanded her professional expertise in psychiatry through teaching and mentoring. Dr. Kristin Diem Anh Nguyen is appointed at the level of Assistant Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Dr. Toni Biskup (MD, MPH, FACP, FAAP)

Assistant Professor – Internal medicine/ Pediatrics

Toni Biskup, MD, MPH, FACP, FAAP originally worked in linguistics and education before changing career paths to medicine. She is boarded in internal medicine and pediatrics and completed an international emergency medicine fellowship. She has been practicing hospitalist medicine for about 10 years as a med-peds hospitalist at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. From 2013-2015 she was co-director of the Laude fellowship in pediatric critical care and emergency medicine at Hospital de los Valles and Universidad San Francisco de Quito, in Cumbayá, Ecuador. From 2021-2022 she was the pediatrics residency program director at VinUniversity in Hanoi. She has faculty appointments at the University of Washington School of Medicine teaching clinical faculty and at the University of Anchorage, Alaska School of Medicine teaching medical students. She has taught and practiced in over a dozen countries including work in disaster response, refugee health, and medical education with physicians, nurses, psychosocial support teams, and community health workers. She has a special interest in refugee health, addressing health inequities, and medical education in low-resource settings. She enjoys spending time outside in nature and spending time with friends playing board games. Dr. Toni Biskup is appointed at the level of Assistant Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Assistant Professor – Epidemology

Dr. Nhung Nguyen is currently an Assistant Professor at School of Medicine, UCSF. She obtained her PharmD and PhD degrees from Hanoi University of Pharmacy and University of Texas Health Science Centre. She has 15 years of teaching experience in epidemiology, pharmacy policy, research methods, and biostatistics, both in Vietnam and the US. She is also working as a principal investigator in a tobacco-related disease funded research program till 2025. Dr. Nhung Nguyen is appointed at the level of Assistant Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Professor – Neurology

Dr. Aaron L. Berkowitz is currently a Professor of Clinical Neurology at UCSF. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University and completed his residency in Brigham and Women’s Hospital/ Massachusetts General Hospital. He has 9 years of experience as a neurohospitalist, general neurologist, as well as serving on various education-related committees and teaching positions at Brigham and Women’s hospital/ Harvard Medical School. Dr. Aaron L Berkowitz is appointed at the level of Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

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Dr. Ian S. Soriano

Associate Professor – Surgery

Dr. Ian S. Soriano is currently Director of Robotic Surgery and Associate Professor of Surgery at UCSF. He graduated from University of Philippines College of Medicine and trained in general surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital and Albert Einstein Medical Center. He has been a practicing minimally invasive & bariatric surgeon for 15 years, with 11 years experience performing robotic surgery. He has also been an active member in numerous American Surgery societies for 15 years. He is also an active visiting faculty in multiple Philippine medical schools. Dr. Ian S. Soriano is appointed at the level of Associate Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Professor – Infectious Diseases; HIV/AIDS

Dr. Neora Pick is a Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada. She has been working as an Infectious Diseases Physician at Oak Tree Clinic, BC Women’s Hospital & Health Center for 18 years, 11 of which she spent as the clinic’s Medical Director. Dr. Pick obtained her MD, IM and ID specialist degrees from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. In 2002, she moved to Canada, worked in the BCCDC for 2 years, completed additional boards in Canada, and worked since 2004 as an IM and ID specialist in Vancouver, British Columbia. Dr. Pick is also a researcher and educator, and has over 100 peer reviewed publications. She has 34 years of professional experience. Dr. Neora Pick is appointed at the level of Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Clinical Lecturer – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Dr. Veronica B. Searles Quick is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, and the Director of Crisis Psychiatry at Ohana Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health. She completed her medical and graduate training at the University of Colorado, and completed her psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences|Weill Institute for Neurosciences. She has been practicing psychiatry in multiple clinical settings for over five years and has expanded her professional expertise with over six years of teaching in medical settings. Dr. Veronica B. Searles Quick is appointed at the level of Clinical Lecturer in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Associate Professor – Nursing

Dr. Chiung-Jung (Jo) Wu is an Associate Professor at School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in Australia. She has been honoured as a Fellow of Australia College of Nursing, and a Senior Fellow for the Higher Education Academy, UK. She has over 16 years of clinical and leadership experience in critical care in Asia and Australia. Dr. Chiung-Jung (Jo) Wu is appointed at the level of Associate Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Dr. Tanvi Shah Sharma

Assistant Professor – Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Dr. Tanvi Shah Sharma has been working as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Harvard Medical School, and an Associate in Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital since 2013. She graduated from University of Miami School of Medicine, completed her residency and clinical fellowship at Jackson Memorial Medical Center/University of Miami School of Medicine. She has 24 years of experience in pediatrics. Dr. Tanvi Shah Sharma is appointed at the level of Assistant Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Professor Keith Wayne Kelley

Professor – Immunophysiology

Professor Keith W. Kelley is currently a Professor Emeritus of Immunophysiology within the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, where he earned both his M.S. and Ph.D. His pioneering research has significantly advanced the understanding of how the immune system interacts with the brain. For 15 years, he was the second Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. Over his 40-year academic career, he has mentored over 50 Research Assistant Professors/Post-Doctoral/Doctoral/MD/PhD/MS students, published nearly 400 scientific articles, amounting to over 45,000 citations to his discoveries, and presented over 400 lectures world-wide. Professor Kelley is appointed at the level of Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates Program – CHS.

Professor – Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Recognized globally as a leader in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Professor YUNG Shu-Hang Patrick is the current Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Assistant Dean (Alumni Affairs), Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, focused on Orthopedics sport medicine and arthroscopy surgery. He serves as the leader of a lot of international & local centers of sports medicine & health science, including being the Past President of the Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (AFSM), Past President of the Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine & Sports Science (HKASMSS), also as the Past President of the Hong Kong College of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is also the Director of the Hong Kong Centre of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Sports Medicine and Health Sciences Centre, and the Centre of Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine (CNRM) of InnoHK cluster research centers. Dr. Yung is appointed at the level of Professor in our Global Faculty Affiliates.

Professor Fabian C. L. Lim.

Professor – Immunology

Dr. Fabian Lim is the Director of Academic Affairs at Centre for Professional and Continuing Education, Nanyang Technology University, Senior Lecturer at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, and Programme Director for the Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Queensland and an MBA in International Marketing from the University of Surrey. Dr. Lim is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the Founding President of the Asian College of Exercise and Sports Science. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Lim is appointed at the level of Professor.

Professor Young Hoo Kwon

Professor – Biomechanics and motor behavior laboratory

Professor Young Hoo Kwon currently serves as Professor and Director of Biomechanics and Motor Behavior Laboratory, School of Health Promotion & Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University. He completed his Bachelor in Astronomy at Seoul National University in 1984, and his Ph.D. in Exercise & Sport Science at the Pennsylvania State University in 1993. In addition, he was also the President of International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, as well as the members of Board Directors for multiple Society of Sport Biomechanics. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, he is appointed at the level of Professor.

Dr. Dusanee Suwankhong

Assistant Professor – Medical Anthropologist – Research

Dr. Dusanee Suwankhong is a medical anthropologist in the health of children, women, older person. She is interested in public health issues relating to motherhood, HIV/AIDS and mental health. She has published many papers in these areas. Her recent work focuses more on muay Thai fighters and well-being. Dusanee’s work has been undertaken using the qualitative approach. Currently, she is an assistant professor at Thaksin University, Thailand. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Dusanee is appointed at the level of Assisstant Professor.

Dr. Bhavana Seth 

Lecturer – Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Bhavna Seth is a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician with a strong interest in acute care systems, implementation science, international health, interstitial lung diseases, and oxygen systems. She completed her fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University in 2023 and holds a Master’s in Clinical Investigation from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2020). Dr. Seth also completed a fellowship in Global Health at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 2019 and her Internal Medicine residency at Boston Medical Center (2018). She earned her MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College in 2014. Dr. Seth is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Seth is appointed as a lecturer.

Dr. Eric L. Krakauer

Associate Professor – Medicine and Global Health & Social Medicine

Prof. Eric L. Krakauer is a physician and global health expert specializing in palliative care. He holds an MD and PhD from Yale University and completed fellowships in internal medicine and medical ethics at Harvard. He directs the Global Palliative Care Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and has worked for 17 years in low- and middle-income countries to integrate palliative care into public health systems. He is also a Visiting Professor in Vietnam and has held roles with the WHO and the Lancet Commission on Global Access to Palliative Care. He has published widely on palliative care and its global implementation. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, he is appointed at the level of Associate Professor.

Dr. Tri Te Do

Assistant Professor – Question editor for NBME

Assist. Prof. Tri Te Do is a cardiologist specializing in advanced heart failure, heart transplant, and interventional cardiology. She completed her fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center/UCSF and is currently a fellow in Interventional Cardiology at Medical City Fort Worth (HCA). Prof. Do holds board certifications in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. She has extensive clinical experience at institutions such as Dignity Health and UT Health San Antonio and is actively involved in medical education and research. Prof. Do has contributed to key publications in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology and serves as a question editor for the NBME. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Do is appointed at the level of Assisstant Professor.

Dr. Harm Peters

Professor

Prof. Harm Peters is a leading expert in medical education and a Professor at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany. He has over two decades of experience in teaching and curriculum development and currently serves as Director of the Dieter Scheffner Center for Medical Education and Educational Research, which focuses on faculty development and educational research. Dr. Peters is also the President of the Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE) and a member of the Advisory Board of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE). He has been instrumental in training hundreds of faculty members annually in innovative teaching methods, including PBL, simulation, and bedside teaching. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Harm is appointed at the level of Professor.

Professor 

Dr. Susan De La Paz is a Professor of Special Education at the University of Maryland’s College of Education, specializing in literacy outcomes for students with learning disabilities. She is a 2022 Vietnam Fulbright Scholar, focusing on improving literacy for students with learning disabilities. Dr. De La Paz has received multiple honors, including the 2024 Distinguished Researcher Award from the American Educational Research Association (AERA). She has served in leadership roles, including as Area Director and Director of Graduate Studies in Special Education. Dr. De La Paz is a published author and principal investigator on several research projects, including a Fulbright-sponsored project in Vietnam. Her work has significantly advanced the fields of writing instruction and special education. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Susan is appointed at the level of Professor.

Dr. Michael A Patton

Professor – Medical Genetics

Prof. Michael A. Patton is a renowned clinical geneticist with extensive experience in medical genetics and research. He trained at the Universities of Edinburgh and Cambridge and later established the South West Thames Regional Genetics Service. Prof. Patton has held honorary professorships at the University of Exeter, University College London, and Green Templeton College, Oxford, and has been a visiting professor at institutions in Singapore and Malaysia. His research focuses on malformation syndromes and gene mapping, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications and the identification of 10 genes. Prof. Patton is also the Medical Director and a founder of the Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children, which supports medical research and provides disability equipment to children across the UK. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Michael is appointed at the level of Professor.

Dr. Hamid Nasri

Professor – Internist, Nephrologist, Nephropathologist

Prof. Hamid Nasri is a leading internist and nephrologist at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. He completed his nephrology fellowship at Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran, and further specialized in nephropathology at Université Paris 5 René Descartes, France. Recognized as one of the world’s top scientists by Stanford University, Prof. Nasri has contributed significantly to research on renal diseases, particularly in relation to metabolic disorders and kidney complications. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has been involved in groundbreaking studies on the renal effects of diseases such as hydatidiform mole and COVID-19 in diabetic patients. Prof. Nasri is also a prominent figure in nephrology research with numerous publications and grants to his name. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, he is appointed at the level of Professor.

Dr. Alon Unger 

Associate Professor 

Dr. Alon Unger is a hospitalist and clinical educator at UCSF Health, where he provides inpatient care in internal medicine and pediatrics, supervising medical students, residents, and fellows. He is a member of the adult proceduralist service and pediatric sedation team, and he also provides neonatal and pediatric care at UCSF’s affiliate, Washington Hospital. Dr. Unger is deeply committed to clinical education and quality improvement, including leading global health initiatives and improving healthcare practices. Prior to UCSF, he worked as a medical advisor for HIV clinics and an MDR-TB program in Myanmar, where he managed large patient populations and supported healthcare logistics. Dr. Unger has also been involved in emergency care efforts for the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Alon is appointed at the level of Associate Professor.

Dr. John Patrick T. Co

Associate Professor 

Dr. John Patrick T. Co is Vice President of Graduate Medical Education at Mass General Brigham and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. A board-certified pediatrician, he has led initiatives in medical education, quality and safety, and health equity at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Co is involved in national GME roles and serves as Principal Investigator on several funded projects, including an AMA grant on competency-based residency advancement. He earned his BA from Cornell University, MD from Stanford, MPH from Harvard, and MBA from MIT Sloan. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. T. Co is appointed at the level of Associate Professor.

Dr. Richard Maude 

Professor – Epidemiology, Tropical Medicine

Professor Richard Maude is a leading expert in tropical medicine, specializing in spatiotemporal epidemiology, GIS mapping, and disease surveillance. He heads the Epidemiology Department at the Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit in Bangkok and serves as Assistant Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on communicable diseases such as malaria, dengue, and novel pathogens in the Asia-Pacific region. Professor Maude also leads the Health GeoLab Hub and is involved in numerous international committees and expert groups dedicated to disease elimination and global health. He has published extensively and is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Royal College of Physicians, and the Royal Society for Public Health. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Maude is appointed at the level of Professor.

Lecturer – Infectious Diseases

Dr. Rapeephan Rattanawongnara Maude is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine and infectious diseases. She completed her M.D. with honors from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, and further specialized through fellowships in Infectious Disease at Tufts Medical Center, USA. Dr. Maude holds multiple certifications, including from the American Board of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, as well as the Thai Board of Internal Medicine and Subboard of Infectious Disease. Her clinical interests include tropical medicine, international health, HIV/STIs, and tuberculosis. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, she is appointed as a lecturer.

Professor – General Practice & Family Medicine

Dr. Colin Bradley is a leading expert in general practice and primary care with over 30 years of research and teaching experience. He holds an M.D. from Trinity College Dublin and is a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners (FRCGP). Dr. Bradley has served as Professor and Foundation Chair of the Department of General Practice at University College Cork (1997–2022) and has authored over 200 publications, including research on prescribing practices, chronic disease management, and mental health. His h-index is 49, and his research covers both qualitative and quantitative methods. Dr. Bradley has supervised over 20 PhD students and is actively involved in postgraduate education. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Bradley is appointed at the level of Professor.

Dr. Charles Nguyen

Professor

Southern California psychiatrist and author Charles Nguyen, M.D., known as the “shrink yourself thin” doctor because of his unique take on the bond between the human psyche and weight loss, has helped hundreds lose weight and keep it off for the first time in their lives. Nguyen modeled his forthcoming book The Thinsulin® Program: The Breakthrough Solution to Help You Lose Weight and Stay Thin on his game-changing, comprehensive weight-loss program that addresses the biological, psychological, and social issues involved in weight loss, or the “biopsychosocial” weight loss approach. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, he is appointed at the level of Professor.

Dr. Shayne Chau

Senior Lecturer – Diagnostic Radiography

Dr. Shayne Chau is a Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography at Charles Sturt University, with adjunct senior roles at the University of Canberra and University of Exeter (UK). He specializes in computed tomography (CT), diagnostic radiography, and neuroimaging biomarkers. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Associate Fellow of HERDSA, Shayne has extensive clinical experience as a CT and ED radiographer. He holds post-graduate qualifications from the University of Sydney and Flinders University and is completing his Ph.D. Shayne has published extensively and presented at national and international conferences. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, he is appointed as a senior lecturer.

Dr. Byung-Il Yeh

Professor – Medicine

Prof. Byung-IL Yeh is a Professor at the Department of Medical Education at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine in South Korea. He earned his Ph.D. in Medicine (Biochemistry) from Yonsei University in 1995. Dr. Yeh has had a distinguished academic career, starting as a Teaching Assistant and Research Fellow in Biochemistry, and progressing to various faculty positions, including Professor of Biochemistry. He currently focuses on medical education while contributing to several prominent professional societies. Dr. Yeh has served as a board member for the Korean Society of Medical Education, Korean Society of Medical History, and Korean Society of Lifestyle Medicine, among others. He is also the chief editor of Lifestyle Medicine and Philosophy of Medicine journals. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, he is appointed at the level of Professor.

Dr. Thanh-Huy Eric Bui

Professor – Psychiatry

Prof. Thanh-Huy Bui is a psychiatrist and researcher specializing in anxiety, traumatic stress, and complicated grief. He earned his M.D. from the University of Paul Sabatier and Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Toulouse, France. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, he became the Associate Director for Research at the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and Complicated Grief Program. He also serves as a research psychiatrist at the Red Sox Foundation/Mass General Hospital Home Base Program for veterans. Dr. Bui has published over 70 scientific papers and is a co-investigator on multiple NIH- and DOD-funded studies focused on anxiety and stress-related disorders. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, he is appointed at the level of Professor.

Dr. Chean Kooi Yau

Associate Professor – Family Medicine

Dr. Chean Kooi Yau is a General Practitioner and Medical Educator with extensive experience in Family Medicine. He earned his MBBS from The University of Queensland and his MRNZCGP and FRNZCGP from The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Dr. Yau has worked in clinical roles in New Zealand and Malaysia and has held academic positions, including Acting Head of Family Medicine at Penang Medical College and RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus. He is actively involved in medical education, organizing conferences and workshops, and contributing to primary care research. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, Dr. Chean is appointed at the level of Associate Professor.

Associate Professor – Psychology

Dr. Rachel Rodgers is a licensed psychologist with a focus on body image, disordered eating, and adolescent psychopathology. Her research examines socio-cultural influences on body image and eating behaviors, with a goal to inform public policy. Dr. Rodgers has authored over 50 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on media exposure, racial/ethnic disparities in eating behaviors, and the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions. Her work has been published in leading journals such as Developmental Psychology, Sex Roles, and the International Journal of Eating Disorders. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, she is appointed at the level of Associate Professor.

Dr. Daisuke Tsuruta 

Professor – Dermatology

Prof. Daisuke Tsuruta is a leading expert in dermatology with a focus on immunology and cell biology. He holds an M.D. and Ph.D. from Osaka City University and has completed postdoctoral training at Nagasaki University and Northwestern University. He is currently Professor and Chair of Dermatology at Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine. Prof. Tsuruta has received numerous awards and serves on editorial boards of prominent dermatology journals. At our Global Faculty Affiliates – CHS, he is appointed at the level of Professor.