PeDRA

Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance

2023 Annual Conference

Join us for the 11th PeDRA Annual Conference being held November 9-11, 2023, at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta. Connect and collaborate with dedicated scientists, trainees, industry partners, patients, and advocates to advance research that improves the lives of children with skin diseases and conditions. This year’s Conference will focus on stimulating new ideas, advancing collaborative research projects, and equipping attendees with important new skills and knowledge. Whether you’re a longtime PeDRA member or collaborator, parent of a child with skin disease, or considering research in the field for the first time, we hope you’ll join us this November in Atlanta.

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About the Conference

Registration is now open for the 11th PeDRA Annual Conference. Visit the registration page to learn more about pricing and deadlines. Late Registration will end on October 26, 2023.
View the preliminary agenda and list of confirmed speakers. Check back often as speakers and more details will be added on a regular basis.
Learn how to get to the Conference, where to stay, and explore things to do in Atlanta and Buckhead. The deadline to book a room at the Conference Hotel is October 26, 2023.
The PeDRA Research App is a members-only App that will also be made available to registered Conference attendees soon after they register.

Events and Special Activities

Residents, pediatric dermatology clinical fellows, and early investigators who are less than seven years out of training are invited to join fellow colleagues for an EI Forum focused on networking and grant writing. Sign up for this session on the Conference Registration Form.
This FREE, kids-only event is hosted through a special partnership with the Children’s Skin Disease Foundation (CSDF) and will take place in the afternoon of Friday, November 10. Camp Wonder at the 2023 PeDRA Annual Conference is made possible with the generous support of Sanofi Regeneron. Learn more and register today!
The Innovation Forum is a workshop designed to engage Conference attendees in learning how to identify important real-world problems and ways to develop innovative solutions to solve them. Sign up for this session on the Conference Registration Form or fill out this form. The deadline to register is 5PM PT on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Register now for the 2023 Dash for Discovery taking place as a hybrid event, giving in-person Conference attendees the option to walk/run the Dash with colleagues and friends. The Dash is the perfect way to support PeDRA’s Mission while staying healthy and having fun!
We are no longer accepting abstract submissions. You can view the abstract guidelines for notification dates and other important details.View the agenda to see when poster sessions and oral presentations will take place.
We are no longer accepting applications for Travel Scholarships. Consider donating to the Travel Scholarship Fund via the Registration Form on here. Special thanks to Abeona and Pampers for their support of 2023 Travel Scholarships.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 3rd Annual NextGen Research Forum. View the agenda to see when the NextGen Reception and Forum will take place. Special thanks to Krystal Biotech for their support of the 2023 NextGen Research Forum.

Support Opportunities

Industry partners are invited to provide general conference support at one of four levels. All organizations are invited to explore our sponsorship and exhibitor prospectus to elevate your visibility and participation at the 2023 conference.
Interested in helping to offset the costs for trainees, new investigators, patients, parents, and/or advocates to attend the Conference? Donate to the Travel Scholarship Fund located at the bottom of the Conference Registration Form. If you’ve already registered and would like to donate to this fund, you can still do so here (note Travel Scholarship in the comments section).
Register now for the 2023 Dash for Discovery taking place as a hybrid event, giving in-person Conference attendees the option to walk/run the Dash with colleagues and friends. The Dash is the perfect way to support PeDRA’s Mission while staying healthy and having fun!
Make a gift today to join a community of mission-driven individuals helping to pursue the vision of changing lives and healing all children with skin disease through collaboration and discovery.

More Information

Industry partners are invited to provide general conference support at one of four levels. All organizations are invited to explore our sponsorship and exhibitor prospectus to elevate your visibility and participation at the 2023 conference.
Organizations can host exhibits to share resources and connect with attendees. Explore our sponsorship and exhibitor prospectus for details. Confirmed exhibitors should watch for more information and can contact us with questions.
View our most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Download your Conference checklist based on your registration category and learn what special events and activities you are eligible to register or apply for.

Conference Chairs

Lisa Arkin, MD

University of Wisconsin

Chair

    Esteban Fernandez Faith, MD

    Nationwide Children’s Hospital

    Vice Chair

      Chairs plan the PeDRA Annual Conference with critical leadership and support from the PeDRA Meetings Committee.

      Conference Supporters

      Thanks to our supporters for making the 11th PeDRA Annual Conference possible.

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      Interested in supporting the 11th PeDRA Annual Conference? Contact us to learn about partnership opportunities for industry and patient advocacy organizations.

      Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by (1R13AR083807-01) from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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      *Travel scholarship eligibility will be limited to Trainee Members, Active or Affiliate Members within two years of training, or Community Members of PeDRA. Additional details coming soon.