PeDRA

Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance

Developed Ideas and Special Initiatives

Pediatric Ichthyosis Challenge Grant

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Run in partnership with the Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types. OverviewIchthyosis is a family of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, scaling skin that may be thickened or very thin. Each year, more than 16,000 babies are born with some form of ichthyosis with evidence to … [Read more...] about Pediatric Ichthyosis Challenge Grant

Rheum for Kids: Pediatric Skin and Joint Grant

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Run in partnership with the Arthritis National Research Foundation. OverviewJuvenile skin and joint diseases affect millions of children in the United States each year. This group of diseases are incredibly complex and require innovative research to better understand their underlying mechanisms. … [Read more...] about Rheum for Kids: Pediatric Skin and Joint Grant

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pilot Grant – CLOSED

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a devastating chronic inflammatory disease that manifests as recurrent painful nodules under the skin in the intertriginous areas of the body. It is associated with significant impacts on quality of life, psychosocial well-being, and long-term health outcomes of … [Read more...] about Hidradenitis Suppurativa Pilot Grant – CLOSED

Emerging Investigator Research Grants Program – CLOSED

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OverviewChildhood skin diseases are associated with a severe burden on patients, families, and healthcare providers. Despite this burden, effective treatments remain sparse, and the pace of research remains slow. To help overcome these challenges while developing the next generation of leaders in … [Read more...] about Emerging Investigator Research Grants Program – CLOSED

Study Support Grants – ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

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OverviewRanging from early-stage ideas to manuscripts in preparation, as many as 70 studies are now in progress under the PeDRA umbrella. PeDRA has prioritized the identification of bottlenecks that are shared by many of these projects and providing resources to overcome them. Toward this end, PeDRA … [Read more...] about Study Support Grants – ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Consensus Grant Program – ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

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Overview Evidence-based consensus recommendations published by experts in disease management are a critical fiber of the healthcare fabric. Healthcare providers rely on guidelines and expert recommendations to inform treatment decisions. Healthcare entities reference guidelines to inform … [Read more...] about Consensus Grant Program – ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant – CLOSED

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Run in partnership with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. OverviewAlopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune skin disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and sometimes on other areas of the body, and affects as many as 160 million people worldwide.  Nearly half of patients … [Read more...] about Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant – CLOSED

PeDRA Research Grants – CLOSED

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Overview Childhood skin diseases are associated with severe burden on patients, families, and health care providers. Despite this burden, effective treatments remain sparse and the pace of research slow. To help overcome these challenges, the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) is … [Read more...] about PeDRA Research Grants – CLOSED