2023 PeDRA 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.

About the Conference

Registration is now open for the 11th PeDRA Annual Conference. Visit the registration page to learn more about pricing and deadlines. Early-bird registration ends July 20, 2023 and 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 PeDRA Research App is a members-only App that will be made available to registered Conference attendees closer to the Conference date.

Applications, Nominations, and Registrations

We are accepting abstracts for consideration as posters and/or oral presentations at the 2023 PeDRA Annual Conference. The deadline to submit an abstract is 5PM PT on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Trainees, early career investigators, and patient advocates will be eligible to apply for funds to support their travel to the Conference.* The deadline to apply for a Travel Scholarship is 5PM PT on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Students and recent graduates are eligible to apply for the 3rd Annual NextGen Research Forum, an opportunity to grow their networks, develop relevant skills, and present their research. The deadline to apply for the NextGen Research Forum is 5PM PT on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

The Innovation Forum is a workshop designed to engage all attendees in learning how to identify problems worth solving and develop innovative solutions for real-world problems. More details coming soon.

PeDRA Award winners will be announced at the 2023 PeDRA Annual Conference. Submit your nominations by August 10, 2023.

*PeDRA Members can take advantage of discounted registration rates along with several other benefits all year round.* Join today!

This FREE, kids-only event is hosted through a special partnership with the Children’s Skin Disease Foundation (CSDF). More details coming soon!

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.

Events at the Conference

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Contact us to learn about partnership opportunities for industry and patient advocacy organizations.

Patient groups and industry partners will have the opportunity to host exhibits to share resources and connect with attendees. More details coming soon!

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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PeDRA Membership

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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.