Dr. Yuka Asai is Chair of the Division of Dermatology at Queen’s University. Born and raised on the praries, she obtained her Bachelor of Science at the University of Alberta and her MD at the University of Saskatchewan. She completed her dermatology training at McGill University, from which she also received an MSc in Epidemiology and a PhD in Experimental Medicine.
Her clinical interests lie in medical dermatology, and atopic diseases. Her research interests include allergy, genetics, epidemiology and patient education.
As an educator, Dr. Asai provides training to residents and students and is known for her engaging clinical and didactic teaching.