Due to uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and commitment to the health, safety, and comfort of all attendees, PeDRA leadership made the decision to conduct the 2020 Annual Conference virtually, October 22 – 23. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Highlights
- NIH Engagement Panel -Showcasing the outcomes and challenges of collaboration between NIH and academic researchers.
- Keynote Session – Featuring Daniel Kastner, MD, PhD from the National Human Genome Research Institute.
- Early Investigator Forum – Strengthening the skills of early career investigators in the field. This year’s forum will feature stories of challenges and success in pursuit of NIH funding.
- The Research-Impact of COVID-19 – A special panel showcasing perseverance during the pandemic.
- Virtual Breakout Sessions – Bringing together study groups and project teams to discuss new and ongoing collaborative research studies.
- Digital Poster Forum – Showcasing the latest research in the field and updates on active studies. Special thanks to Castle Creek Biosciences for their support of the 2020 Digital Poster Forum.
- Patient Engagement – Giving patient stakeholders and scientists the chance to connect to make an impact on pediatric dermatology research. This year’s activities featured a guided tour though the Digital Poster Forum and Camp Wonder at PeDRA 2020 being hosted by the Children’s Skin Disease Foundation.
- Virtual Exhibit Space – Giving patient groups and industry partners the chance to share content and resources through an easily accessible platform.
Conference Co-Chairs
Co-Chairs planned the PeDRA Annual Conference with critical leadership and support from the PeDRA Meetings Committee.
Yvonne Chiu, MD
Co-Chair
Medical College of Wisconsin
Jen Huang, MD
Co-Chair
Harvard Medical School
Supporters
PeDRA is grateful to all individuals, organizations, and companies who provide funding in support of our mission. Special thanks to these supporters of PeDRA’s 2020 Annual Conference:
