International Psoriasis Council

Advancing Knowledge. Improving Care.

Melinda

Gooderham

,

MSc, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologist
SKiN Centre for Dermatology
Peterborough
,
Ontario
,
Canada
Councilor Since: March 8, 2024
IPC Councilor
Dr. Melinda Gooderham is a well-established dermatologist who serves as medical director at the SKiN Centre for Dermatology and the principal investigator for the SKiN Research Centre. Dr. Gooderham received her MD from the University of Western Ontario in 1999 and then completed her Dermatology residency at the University of Toronto in 2004. Before training in medicine, Dr. Gooderham obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Queen’s University in Kingston in 1992 and a Master of Science degree from the University of Guelph in 1995. Dr. Gooderham is an Assistant Professor at Queens University and works as a Consultant Physician at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC). A fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, she has investigated over 200 clinical trials focusing on inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Gooderham actively contributes to dermatology publications as an author, reviewer, and associate editor, with authorship of over 200 articles. Her passion for education extends to global audiences through engaging lectures on innovative therapies for skin diseases.
Last Updated:
03/20/2024

Areas of Interest

Advancing psoriasis therapeutics, including drug development from the initial phases through to approval and subsequently participating in phase 4 trials and registries

Languages Spoken

English

What's New

First-Line Biologics in Psoriasis: Evidence from the BADBIR Cohort Study

In this IPC commentary, Matias Maskin examines evidence from the BADBIR registry demonstrating that first-line biologic therapy in moderate to severe psoriasis leads to faster skin clearance, improved quality of life, and a lower risk of comorbidities. The analysis challenges traditional step-up approaches and supports earlier, patient-centered treatment strategies.

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Recent Advances in Psoriasis: A Year in Review

In this Take Ten with IPC video, Dr. Leandro Leite discusses the most recent advances in psoriasis over the last year (March 2025 – March 2026). Topics include new guidelines, research, and recent studies.

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Monday, April 6, 2026