Join Us!
The 14th PeDRA Annual Conference will be held October 15-17, 2026, in Alexandria, VA. This year’s theme, From Intention to Impact: Making Space for Research, highlights our shared commitment to advancing meaningful research. The PeDRA Annual Conference is an opportunity to 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.
Please note, all medical students and research fellows interested in attending the 2026 PeDRA Annual Conference must apply for and be accepted into the NextGen Research Forum. Applications are now closed. The deadline to apply was July 2, 2026.
Registration and Important Dates
Registration is now open! Click on the links below or explore the Registration & Special Activities tab to learn more, register for the conference, and to sign up for special activities and events.
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines:
- September 13: Deadline to Reserve Your Room at the Conference Hotel
- October 1: Late Registration Ends
- October 17: Deadline to Sign Up for Camp Wonder at PeDRA and the Dash for Discovery
Travel and Lodging Information
The 2026 PeDRA Annual Conference will take place at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, located at 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311. We recommend that attendees fly in and out of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
We also encourage attendees to stay on site at the Conference Hotel and take advantage our special room rates. The deadline to reserve your room is September 13, 2026, and rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Attending or Presenting at #PeDRA2026?
Let your network know you’ll be joining researchers, trainees, patients, industry partners, and advocates for an energizing few days of collaboration and innovation! Download the graphics below to share on social media, and tag us @pedraresearch.
Conference Co-Chairs
Conference co-chairs plan the PeDRA Annual Conference with critical leadership and support from the PeDRA Meetings Committee.
Continuing Medical Education
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the National Psoriasis Foundation and Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA). The National Psoriasis Foundation is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The National Psoriasis Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Please note that only the sessions specifically marked for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are designated for credit.
Preliminary Agenda
Please note: The agenda below is a preliminary preview and is subject to change.
Last Updated August 28, 2026
Partner Advisory Board Meetings
National Psoriasis Foundation Roundtable – Invitation Only
Collaborative Breakfast
Kick off the conference with a Collaborative Breakfast—participate in or host a table for a small-group project discussion
Welcome Session & Awards
Featuring Lara Wine Lee, MD, PhD and Irene Lara-Corrales, MD, MSc
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
- Neonatal Skin Care
Break
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Birthmarks
- Hair Disorders
Lunch
Includes participation in the Early Investigator Lunch
Oral Presentations from Selected Abstracts
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1.25 Credits™
Break
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Education
- Cross Cutting
Break
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Acne and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Skin Tumors and Reactions to Cancer Therapies
Poster Reception
Morning Stretch/Yoga/Nature Walk
Breakfast and URiM Gathering
Plenary Session
Making Space for Research: Strategic Choices, Marginal Time, and Career Momentum featuring Alexa Kimball, MD, MPH
Dr. Alexa Kimball will share practical strategies from her leadership journey to help researchers choose meaningful work, protect and leverage limited time, and communicate the value of their research within demanding academic and clinical careers
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1.25 Credits™
Break
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Drugs and Bugs
- Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders
Platinum Sponsor Symposium
From Bench to Bedside: Exploring Timely Biologic Intervention in Adolescents with Moderate-to-Severe AD featuring Mercedes Gonzalez, MD and Weily Soong, MD
Special thanks to Eli Lilly and Co. for their support as 2026 Platinum Sponsor
Break
Plenary Panel
Making Space for Research: Tools, Teams, and Real-World Strategies
This panel discussion will help attendees build and sustain research programs by learning from real-world experiences with funding, collaboration, AI, patient engagement, and efficient use of limited research time
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Break
Research Resources Roundup
PeDRA’s Resource Roundup is an interactive networking session that connects researchers with expert guidance, tools, and collaborative resources to strengthen their research and accelerate new partnerships
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Connective Tissue and Autoinflammatory Disorders
- Genetic Skin Disorders
NextGen Research Forum Happy Hour
General Reception and Exhibitor Showcase
Making Space for Music: PeDRA Karaoke
Dash for Discovery
Runners, walkers, and yoga enthusiasts can join the group on Saturday morning or Dash on their own any time during Conference week. A separate registration is required – sign up and start fundraising today!
Yoga
Breakfast
Industry Breakfast – Invitation only
Research Rally
Led by conference co-chairs Lara Wine Lee, MD, PhD and Irene Lara-Corrales, MD, MSc, this collaborative session will feature key takeaways, highlight feasible projects, high-priority initiatives, and projects that address patient-identified research priorities from the FSG Breakout Sessions
Camp Wonder at PeDRA
Children’s event hosted by Children’s Skin Disease Foundation – register today!
NextGen Research Forum Presentations
PeDRA Board of Directors Meeting – Invitation only
Partner Advisory Board Meetings
Confirmed Speakers
Last Updated April 17, 2026
CEO and President, Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at BIDMC
Director, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Director, Penn Psoriatic Arthritis and Spondyloarthritis Program; Professor of Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Dermatologist at Children's National Hospital; Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Director of Teledermatology and Digital Health Strategy at the University of Texas at Austin
Support Opportunities
Interested in supporting the 14th PeDRA Annual Conference? All organizations are invited to explore our partnership prospectus to elevate their visibility and participation at the 2026 Conference. Contact us to learn about partnership opportunities available for industry and patient advocacy organizations.
Why Support the PeDRA Conference?
The PeDRA Annual Conference is a uniquely dynamic event, with a growing audience that includes the “who’s who” in pediatric dermatology research, the next generation of leaders in the field, patient advocates, and other stakeholders interested in advancing science for children and families living with the burden of skin diseases and conditions. PeDRA views industry partners as critical strategic allies and welcomes companies with an interest in connecting with, learning from, and messaging to its audience at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Just a few of the reasons to support the PeDRA Annual Conference:
- Be part of the conversations that shape the future of research and drug development in the field. PeDRA is the only annual event dedicated entirely to research in the field of pediatric dermatology.
- Strengthen relationships with current and future leaders in the field through numerous networking opportunities with attendees ranging from established KOLs, medical students and everyone in between.
- Demonstrate your commitment to patient communities spanning the field of pediatric dermatology. The PeDRA Annual Conference brings together dozens of patient advocacy groups and an annual meeting of its own Patient Advisory Committee.
- Provide vital resources to support PeDRA’s mission to create, inspire, and sustain research to prevent, treat, and cure childhood skin disease.
How to Support the PeDRA Annual Conference?
When you support the PeDRA Annual Conference it’s more than just a transaction. You join PeDRA as an ally in pursuit of its mission and vision. PeDRA is dedicated to providing meaningful value to Annual Conference supporters through these benefits and more:
- Carefully curated sponsorship packages and itemized sponsorship options providing access, engagement, and visibility for companies of any size or at any stage of development.
- Accessible advisory board meetings with hands-on support from PeDRA to recruit advisors, build an agenda, and get creative when necessary.
- Educational opportunities during a Platinum Sponsor Symposium (1 available), breakfast presentations, literature distribution, and the chance to submit abstracts for consideration as posters or oral presentations.
- A dynamic exhibit hall dominated by patient advocacy partners (who exhibit for free), but with plenty of space for companies interested in sharing with our audience. Plus, a fun and popular conference game that drives traffic to every exhibit table.
- Targeted messaging and visibility through a conference app, general sessions, Focused Study Group breakout sessions, and events including the Dash for Discovery fun run/walk/yoga and (in)famous Karaoke Reception.
- Personalized support to help every sponsor make the most of their time at the conference, regardless of the level of support.
Join Us!
The 14th PeDRA Annual Conference will be held October 15-17, 2026, in Alexandria, VA. This year’s theme, From Intention to Impact: Making Space for Research, highlights our shared commitment to advancing meaningful research. The PeDRA Annual Conference is an opportunity to 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.
Please note, all medical students and research fellows interested in attending the 2026 PeDRA Annual Conference must apply for and be accepted into the NextGen Research Forum. Applications are now closed. The deadline to apply was July 2, 2026.
Registration and Important Dates
Registration is now open! Click on the links below or explore the Registration & Special Activities tab to learn more, register for the conference, and to sign up for special activities and events.
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines:
- September 13: Deadline to Reserve Your Room at the Conference Hotel
- October 1: Late Registration Ends
- October 17: Deadline to Sign Up for Camp Wonder at PeDRA and the Dash for Discovery
Travel and Lodging Information
The 2026 PeDRA Annual Conference will take place at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, located at 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311. We recommend that attendees fly in and out of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
We also encourage attendees to stay on site at the Conference Hotel and take advantage our special room rates. The deadline to reserve your room is September 13, 2026, and rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Attending or Presenting at #PeDRA2026?
Let your network know you’ll be joining researchers, trainees, patients, industry partners, and advocates for an energizing few days of collaboration and innovation! Download the graphics below to share on social media, and tag us @pedraresearch.
Conference Co-Chairs
Conference co-chairs plan the PeDRA Annual Conference with critical leadership and support from the PeDRA Meetings Committee.
Continuing Medical Education
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the National Psoriasis Foundation and Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA). The National Psoriasis Foundation is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The National Psoriasis Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Please note that only the sessions specifically marked for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are designated for credit.
Preliminary Agenda
Please note: The agenda below is a preliminary preview and is subject to change.
Last Updated August 28, 2026
Partner Advisory Board Meetings
National Psoriasis Foundation Roundtable – Invitation Only
Collaborative Breakfast
Kick off the conference with a Collaborative Breakfast—participate in or host a table for a small-group project discussion
Welcome Session & Awards
Featuring Lara Wine Lee, MD, PhD and Irene Lara-Corrales, MD, MSc
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
- Neonatal Skin Care
Break
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Birthmarks
- Hair Disorders
Lunch
Includes participation in the Early Investigator Lunch
Oral Presentations from Selected Abstracts
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1.25 Credits™
Break
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Education
- Cross Cutting
Break
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Acne and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Skin Tumors and Reactions to Cancer Therapies
Poster Reception
Morning Stretch/Yoga/Nature Walk
Breakfast and URiM Gathering
Plenary Session
Making Space for Research: Strategic Choices, Marginal Time, and Career Momentum featuring Alexa Kimball, MD, MPH
Dr. Alexa Kimball will share practical strategies from her leadership journey to help researchers choose meaningful work, protect and leverage limited time, and communicate the value of their research within demanding academic and clinical careers
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1.25 Credits™
Break
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Drugs and Bugs
- Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders
Platinum Sponsor Symposium
From Bench to Bedside: Exploring Timely Biologic Intervention in Adolescents with Moderate-to-Severe AD featuring Mercedes Gonzalez, MD and Weily Soong, MD
Special thanks to Eli Lilly and Co. for their support as 2026 Platinum Sponsor
Break
Plenary Panel
Making Space for Research: Tools, Teams, and Real-World Strategies
This panel discussion will help attendees build and sustain research programs by learning from real-world experiences with funding, collaboration, AI, patient engagement, and efficient use of limited research time
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Break
Research Resources Roundup
PeDRA’s Resource Roundup is an interactive networking session that connects researchers with expert guidance, tools, and collaborative resources to strengthen their research and accelerate new partnerships
Breakout Sessions
Concurrent discussion sessions for PeDRA Focused Study Groups:
- Connective Tissue and Autoinflammatory Disorders
- Genetic Skin Disorders
NextGen Research Forum Happy Hour
General Reception and Exhibitor Showcase
Making Space for Music: PeDRA Karaoke
Dash for Discovery
Runners, walkers, and yoga enthusiasts can join the group on Saturday morning or Dash on their own any time during Conference week. A separate registration is required – sign up and start fundraising today!
Yoga
Breakfast
Industry Breakfast – Invitation only
Research Rally
Led by conference co-chairs Lara Wine Lee, MD, PhD and Irene Lara-Corrales, MD, MSc, this collaborative session will feature key takeaways, highlight feasible projects, high-priority initiatives, and projects that address patient-identified research priorities from the FSG Breakout Sessions
Camp Wonder at PeDRA
Children’s event hosted by Children’s Skin Disease Foundation – register today!
NextGen Research Forum Presentations
PeDRA Board of Directors Meeting – Invitation only
Partner Advisory Board Meetings
Confirmed Speakers
Last Updated April 17, 2026
CEO and President, Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at BIDMC
Director, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Director, Penn Psoriatic Arthritis and Spondyloarthritis Program; Professor of Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Dermatologist at Children's National Hospital; Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Director of Teledermatology and Digital Health Strategy at the University of Texas at Austin
Support Opportunities
Interested in supporting the 14th PeDRA Annual Conference? All organizations are invited to explore our partnership prospectus to elevate their visibility and participation at the 2026 Conference. Contact us to learn about partnership opportunities available for industry and patient advocacy organizations.
Why Support the PeDRA Conference?
The PeDRA Annual Conference is a uniquely dynamic event, with a growing audience that includes the “who’s who” in pediatric dermatology research, the next generation of leaders in the field, patient advocates, and other stakeholders interested in advancing science for children and families living with the burden of skin diseases and conditions. PeDRA views industry partners as critical strategic allies and welcomes companies with an interest in connecting with, learning from, and messaging to its audience at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Just a few of the reasons to support the PeDRA Annual Conference:
- Be part of the conversations that shape the future of research and drug development in the field. PeDRA is the only annual event dedicated entirely to research in the field of pediatric dermatology.
- Strengthen relationships with current and future leaders in the field through numerous networking opportunities with attendees ranging from established KOLs, medical students and everyone in between.
- Demonstrate your commitment to patient communities spanning the field of pediatric dermatology. The PeDRA Annual Conference brings together dozens of patient advocacy groups and an annual meeting of its own Patient Advisory Committee.
- Provide vital resources to support PeDRA’s mission to create, inspire, and sustain research to prevent, treat, and cure childhood skin disease.
How to Support the PeDRA Annual Conference?
When you support the PeDRA Annual Conference it’s more than just a transaction. You join PeDRA as an ally in pursuit of its mission and vision. PeDRA is dedicated to providing meaningful value to Annual Conference supporters through these benefits and more:
- Carefully curated sponsorship packages and itemized sponsorship options providing access, engagement, and visibility for companies of any size or at any stage of development.
- Accessible advisory board meetings with hands-on support from PeDRA to recruit advisors, build an agenda, and get creative when necessary.
- Educational opportunities during a Platinum Sponsor Symposium (1 available), breakfast presentations, literature distribution, and the chance to submit abstracts for consideration as posters or oral presentations.
- A dynamic exhibit hall dominated by patient advocacy partners (who exhibit for free), but with plenty of space for companies interested in sharing with our audience. Plus, a fun and popular conference game that drives traffic to every exhibit table.
- Targeted messaging and visibility through a conference app, general sessions, Focused Study Group breakout sessions, and events including the Dash for Discovery fun run/walk/yoga and (in)famous Karaoke Reception.
- Personalized support to help every sponsor make the most of their time at the conference, regardless of the level of support.
Useful Resources and Links
Conference Supporters
Thanks to our supporters for making the 2026 PeDRA Annual Conference possible!
Interested in supporting the PeDRA Annual Conference? All organizations are invited to explore our partnership prospectus to elevate their visibility and participation at the 2026 Conference. Contact us to learn about partnership opportunities available for industry and patient advocacy organizations.
Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by (1R13AR088333-01) 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.
