Patrick Emanuel is the Director of Dermatopathology at the Clinica Ricardo Palma in Lima, Peru. He also consults for IGENZ molecular laboratory, Pathlab Bay of Plenty, and the Skin Institute (all based in New Zealand). He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Patrick’s academic interests include cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, margin control surgery, and the application of molecular techniques to cutaneous tumours. He is a keen violinist, surfer and enjoys books.