# From the Archives: From Early Calling to Global Impact: Irene Lara-Corrales, MD

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Podcast: [PeDRA Pearls](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pedra-pearls-1565679)
Published: 2026-01-19T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pedra-podcasts.captivate.fm
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## Resource

Irene Lara-Corrales, MD is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Toronto and a pediatric dermatologist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada. She knew early on that pediatric dermatology was her calling, and her dedication to advancing care for children with complex skin diseases deepened after caring for an infant with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) during her residency in Costa Rica. Most recently, Dr. Lara-Corrales has been a leading champion for hidradenitis suppurativa within PeDRA and across the broader pediatric dermatology research community. Watch or listen to learn more about her professional journey, research passions, and the personal interests that inspire her— including her love of books and tea. Please note - this interview originally aired in April 2023.

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