Skin Health for Everyone. Everywhere.
GLODERM works to build connections between dermatologists, trainees, and healthcare professionals around the world.
Prof. Wendemagegn Enbiale
I was actively involved in diverse areas such as outbreak management, community-based
research, operational research, and clinical trials. My research contributions encompass 42 papers published in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.
A Fellow for Ethiopian Academy of Sciences I am actively engaged in national and global health initiatives. I am serving as a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Neglected Tropical Diseases. My leadership extends also to role as the vice-chair of the International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology (GLODERM) and as a member of the advisory board of Amref Ethiopia.
Additionally, I remains actively engaged in training initiatives, having been an alumnus of the TDR lead Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative and facilitating operational research training for South East Asia and Africa.
She has collaborated with the World Health Organization since 2011, to establish guidelines for the treatment of HIV-associated skin conditions in the developing world.
She has won the American Academy of Dermatology’s Member Making a Difference Award, as well as the most highly cited author in the area of epidemiology in AIDS in 2009.
Her current work centers around Kaposi’s sarcoma, a potentially deadly tumor associated with HIV that first appears on the skin.
Her work has been supported by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the American Skin Association, the Harvard Center for AIDS Research, and the Medical Dermatology Society.
Dr. Claire Fuller
Dr Claire Fuller is a consultant dermatologist from London, UK. She is a medical dermatologist with interest in infectious and tropical dermatoses as well as multidisciplinary genital skin diseases management. She is on the leadership team of the Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network Skin NTD Cross Cutting Group and is a founder member of GLODERM (The International Alliance for Global Health Dermatology) as well as IACS International Alliance for the Control of Scabies
Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, MD MPH
Dr Wingfield Rehmus is currently the head of pediatric dermatology at BC Children’s Hospital which provides dermatology services to children from throughout British Columbia including small remote communities. Her team also works in collaboration with a social pediatrics network in downtown Vancouver called RICHER, which is embedded into the community to support children and families living in vulnerable situations.
Dr Joseph Sangatu
Dr Sangatu is a second year Dermatology Resident from Solomon Islands, currently working and training at the Pacific Dermatology Training Centre in Fiji. In 2021, he completed a year of residency and returned to Solomon Islands to set up the country’s first Dermatology Clinic. In 2023, he helped facilitate a partial residency training for a second Solomon Islanders. He is passionate about Universal Health Coverage and Health Equity. His goal is to strive for a ‘Skin Friendly Pacific’, where access to dermatology services is not limited by the geography of the region.
Mentor: Esther Freeman
Dr Karen Eugenia Férez Blando
Dr. Karen Eugenia Férez Blando is an internist and dermatologist from Mexico City. Trained at the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, she merges internal medicine and dermatology in her practice there. As a lecturer at Panamerican University, she trains future healthcare professionals. She is also the founder and president of the Mexican Foundation for Vitiligo and Skin Diseases, A.C., where they provide medical care, fight discrimination, and conduct research on vitiligo. One of her proudest initiatives is the “Vitiligo Project,” using photography to challenge societal beauty norms and promote acceptance. Through her book “Dermatoons” and other educational initiatives, she aims to make dermatology fun and accessible.
Mentor: Cristina Galván
Dr Olufolakemi Cole
Dr Olufolakemi Cole is a consultant physician, dermatologist, venereologist and associate lecturer based in Lagos, Nigeria. She works at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and the Lagos State University College of Medicine. She is a graduate of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, and has specialist training in Internal Medicine and Dermatology with Membership of the West African College of Physicians and Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. She also has a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and an MSc in Public Health and Health Promotion from Brunel University, London.
She is an active clinician and clinical researcher, working on various areas of research in dermatology and global health, including albinism, skin biophysical parameters in darker skin, skin lightening practices, acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis, skin NTDs like leprosy and scabies, and dermatological infectious diseases like mpox. She is an active member of the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists and an associate member of the International Society of Dermatology.
Olufolakemi is also a skin health advocate and frequently engages and educates the public about skin health on radio, television, print media, and various social media platforms. In addition to putting smiles on the faces of her patients by treating and beautifying their skin, she enjoys dancing and creative writing. She is happily married with a son.
Mentor: Kari Wanat
Mission Statement
Our mission is to connect dermatologists (and trainees) whose primary interests are focused on the advancement of skin health in resource-limited communities, locally and globally, through sustainable and integrated approaches to clinical care, education, research, policy, and advocacy.
We envision a world where every individual, regardless of background, has the opportunity to achieve skin health. Our mission is to promote skin health worldwide through enhanced access to care, training, advocacy, capacity building, clinical care, and research. We aim to raise awareness about skin health within the overall well-being of communities and to reduce the burden of both common and neglected skin diseases.
Meet the Leadership Team
Dr Karolyn (Kari) Wanat
GLODERM Chair
Prof Wendemagegn Enbiale
GLODERM Vice-Chair
Dr Marlous Grijsen
GLODERM Secretary Treasurer
Dr Esther Freeman
GLODERM Co-Founder
Dr Claire Fuller
GLODERM Co-Founder
Mentorship Programme
GLODERM brings together a unique community of dermatology professionals with a focus on Global Health Dermatology. Connecting these individuals, at all career stages, who are passionate about the advancement of skin health in resource-limited communities, locally and globally is central to GLODERM’s mission.
The Mentorship Programme is a cornerstone of GLODERM’s sustainable and integrated approach to improving dermatologic clinical care, education, research, policy, and advocacy. The programme brings together Mentor-Mentee Pairs from all over the world to share knowledge and grow the skills needed for Mentees to become leaders.
2024 – 2025 Mentors
Dr Karolyn (Kari) Wanat
Dermatology | Dermatopathology
Prof Wendemagegn Enbiale
Skin Neglected tropical diseases
Dr Esther Freeman
Dermatology
2024 – 2025 Mentees
Dr Joseph Sangatu
Second year Dermatology Resident from Solomon Islands, currently working and training at the Pacific Dermatology Training Centre in Fiji
Dr Karen Eugenia Férez Blando
Internist, dermatologist and lecturer at Panamerican University based in Mexico City.
Dr Olufolakemi Cole
Consultant physician, dermatologist, venereologist and associate lecturer based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Testimonials
Trainee Educational Webinar Series
The GLODERM Educational Webinar Series provides dermatology content across a broad range of topics. The webinars are aimed at trainees from around the world, they are free to access and form a great resource library for any health care professional with an interest in dermatology.
These monthly webinars are jointly hosted by an internationally renowned dermatologist and a GLODERM Trainee, bringing together two perspectives for a unique learning opportunity.
GTC Webinar Series 2023-2024 | Dermatophyte Resistance
GLODERM
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Dr Ditte Marie Saunte delivered a live webinar on ‘Dermatophyte Resistance’ on 12 December 2023. This webinar discussed the diagnostic methods used to diagnose dermatophytes, antifungal resistance and more! The session was closed with a live Q&A session.
GTC Webinar Series 2023-2024 | Dermatologic Emergencies
GLODERM
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Dr Steven Chen and Dr Olivia Davies delivered a live webinar on ‘Dermatologic Emergencies’ on 17 January 2024. This webinar discussed patient case studies and how to manage adverse symptoms to treatment. The session was closed with a live Q&A session.
GTC Webinar Series 2023-2024 | Dermatopathology
GLODERM
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Upcoming & Past GLODERM Meetings
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) and GLODERM Hybrid Scientific Symposium
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
25-28 September 2024
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2024
GLODERM Scientific
Pre-Meeting
San Diego, USA
7 March 2024
World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) 2023
GLODERM Scientific
Pre-Meeting
Singapore
3-8 July 2023