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December 19, 2024 – Following a multi-month process of discussion and information gathering, PeDRA has defined a set of strategic priorities to guide programs, activities, and investments for the next three years: Elevate Research Impact Strengthen Community These priorities align with … [Read more...] about PeDRA Releases Its Strategic Priorities for 2024-2027

November 5, 2024 – In collaboration with its partners, PeDRA is thrilled to announce the launch of two new competitive grant programs and to recognize the recipients of the Emerging Investigator Research Grants Program from the September cycle. Together with the Arthritis National Research … [Read more...] about PeDRA Launches Two New Grant Programs and Announces 2024 EIRG Recipients

October 26, 2024 – PeDRA is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 PeDRA Awards Program! Each year, PeDRA recognizes outstanding individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to pediatric dermatology research, innovation, and community impact. Announcements were made during the … [Read more...] about PeDRA Announces 2024 PeDRA Award Recipients

August 15, 2024 – PeDRA awards Emerging Investigator Research Grants (EIRGs) to five trainees through its June 2024 application cycle, totaling $25,000 in funding for the second round of this competitive program. Now in its second year, the EIRG program supports research projects that aim to … [Read more...] about Five Investigators Awarded 2024 Emerging Investigator Research Grants

June 20, 2024 – Seven trainees have been awarded 2024 PeDRA Research Fellowships to conduct one year of mentored research under the guidance of a senior investigator in the field of pediatric dermatology. PeDRA continues its annual investment in this competitive program, with a total contribution … [Read more...] about PeDRA Announces 2024 Research Fellowship Recipients

May 31, 2024 – PeDRA member and recipient of the 2023 PeDRA Volunteer of the Year Award, Dr. Jillian Rork has received an R03 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the cardiometabolic risk of Down syndrome patients living with psoriasis. This grant marks an exciting new example … [Read more...] about PeDRA Investigator Receives Grant from NIH to Study Cardiometabolic Risk in Down Syndrome Patients with Psoriasis

May 7, 2024 – In collaboration with its partners, PeDRA continues its support for pediatric dermatology research by awarding nearly $90K across two grant programs and announcing four competitive 2024 grant programs. PeDRA is now accepting applications for 2024 PeDRA Research Grants, Career Bridge … [Read more...] about PeDRA Announces 2023 Weston CDA and 2024 EIRG Recipients and Launches Four Grant Programs

April 25, 2024 – A recent cross-sectional study spanning from November 2018 to June 2021 conducted across 32 pediatric dermatology centers in the United States and Canada sheds light on the often overlooked issue of stigmatization and its profound impact on the mental health of children and … [Read more...] about PeDRA Publishes Study on Stigmatization and Mental Health Impact of Chronic Pediatric Skin Disorders: The “Big” Study