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Emi

Nishida

,

MD, PhD

Professor
Nagoya City University West Medical Center
Nagoya
,
Japan
Councilor Since: April 11, 2025
IPC Councilor
Dr. Emi Nishida is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Nagoya City University West Medical Center and Director of the Center for Psoriasis Treatment and Care in Japan. A board-certified dermatologist and accomplished researcher, Dr. Nishida has dedicated her career to advancing the understanding and management of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Dr. Nishida earned her medical degree and PhD in Medical Science from Nagoya City University. She has held several academic and clinical positions within the institution and served as Chief of Dermatology at Okazaki City Hospital. Her clinical and research expertise lies in the immunopathology of psoriasis, focusing on personalized care approaches and translational research.

She is an active member of several professional societies and serves as Secretary General of the Japanese Society for Psoriasis Research. She is also a councilor for the Japanese Dermatological Association and the Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology (JSID).

Throughout her career, Dr. Nishida has been recognized with numerous awards, including the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR) and JSID Young Fellow Collegiality Award and the Torii Teikoku Psoriasis Research Encouragement Award. Through her work, she remains committed to improving patient care and contributing to global advancements in psoriasis research.
Last Updated:
04/23/2025

Areas of Interest

Phototherapy, Pediatric Psoriasis, Metabolic Comorbidities

Languages Spoken

English, Japanese

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Dr. Nishida is an active member of several professional societies and currently serves as Secretary General of the Japanese Society for Psoriasis Research. She is also a councilor for the Japanese Dermatological Association and the Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology (JSID).

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