Emerging Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Children

Series: Emerging Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Children

Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis is associated with negative impacts on quality of life and health outcomes in all age groups, with the impact on children and families being uniquely severe. However, the rapid pace of drug development and uncertainty around novel medications may impact the shared decision-making process and lead to the suboptimal treatment of many children. Thus, educating pediatric dermatologists and allergists is critical to positively affect treatment decisions and improve long-term outcomes. In addition, engaging experts in pediatric dermatology and allergy to consider what are the most important research issues in atopic dermatitis is important to direct future efforts. To address this need and help fill the gap left by canceled conferences in 2020, PeDRA is conducting a six-part educational series Emerging Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Children.      

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD

Program Chair

Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics
Chief, Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology
Vice Chair, Department of Dermatology
University of California, San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego

Megha Tollefson, MD

Program Presenter

Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester

Wynnis Tom, MD

Program Presenter

Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego

Dawn Davis, MD

Program Presenter

Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic Rochester

Emma Gutman Yassky, MD, PhD

Program Presenter

Professor of Dermatology and Immunology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Bob Geng, MD

Program Presenter

Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego

Eric Simpson, MD

Program Presenter

Professor of Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University

Charlene Miciano

Patient Presenter

Korey Capozza, MPH

Program Presenter

Executive Director, Global Parents for Eczema Research

Sarah Pry

Parent Presenter

Wendy Smith-Belgolka, MBS

Program Presenter

Sr, VP Scientific and Clinical Affairs, National Eczema Association