Seeing More Than Meets the Eye: Artificial Intelligence-Based Imaging in Dermatology and the Future of Equitable Care

Sheila Wang

doi:10.58931/cdt.2026.72164

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Sheila Wang, MD, PhD, FRCPC

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based imaging is rapidly reshaping how skin disease is documented, triaged, and monitored, yet its clinical adoption still lags far behind its technological promise. This gap is especially pressing for patients with skin of colour (SOC) and others who already experience barriers to dermatologic care.

Author Biography

Sheila Wang, MD, PhD, FRCPC

Dr. Sheila Wang is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, a Staff Dermatologist and Clinician‑Investigator at Women’s College Hospital, and the co‑founder of Swift Medical, a leader in AI‑powered imaging and digital dermatology. Her work bridges dermatology, wound care, and data science, advancing how skin and wound conditions are assessed, monitored, and implemented in real‑world practice, particularly for patients with skin of colour and those facing barriers to care. She leads a digital health research program focused on AI and advanced imaging in wound care and inflammatory skin disease, with over 11 million dollars in research funding. She is the co‑founder of Swift Medical, an AI‑powered imaging platform deployed in more than 5,200 facilities and used to monitor over one million patients annually. Her contributions to innovation and health equity have been recognized with honours including the Governor General’s Innovation Award, the Canadian Medical Association Young Leader Award, the Joule Innovation Award, and the American Academy of Dermatology Quality Improvement Award.

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Seeing More Than Meets the Eye: Artificial Intelligence-Based Imaging in Dermatology and the Future of Equitable Care

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