Elena Pope is an academic paediatrician with over 20 years of special expertise in paediatric skin disorders, involved in all aspects of clinical, education and research pertaining to the specialty. She has a special interest in rare, orphan diseases that require team collaboration and innovative clinical and research approaches. Dr. Pope created/co-created and has led specialized clinics in rare vascular tumors, epidermolysis bullosa, genodermatoses, morphea and cutaneous lymphoma. She is involved in teaching at all levels and research that stems from her clinical interests.