HS Series

Unraveling HS: Exploring Hidradenitis Suppurativa Research

Unraveling HS: Exploring Hidradenitis Suppurativa Research is a new PeDRA podcast series dedicated to shedding light on the often-misunderstood world of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Join Colleen Cotton, MD, and Irene Lara-Corrales, MD as they explore the challenges and triumphs of researching and treating this disease, particularly as it relates to early onset and diagnosis of HS in children and adolescents. Together, with esteemed guests, they will delve into the different aspects of early onset HS, from the emotional toll of the condition and the latest research projects to the perspectives of patients and industry representatives. This program aims to foster understanding and awareness to advance research efforts and treatment options in this devastating condition.

Episode One kicks off with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) expert, Haley Naik, MD of the University of California, San Francisco along with Drs. Cotton and Lara-Corrales for a comprehensive discussion about diagnosis and treating early onset HS in the clinic and highlights the specific research taking place globally to help change outcomes for pediatric patients suffering from this devastating condition.

In episode two of Unraveling HS, program hosts Colleen Cotton, MD, and Irene Lara-Corrales, MD are joined by a group of expert panelists – Jennifer Ruth, MD, Jennifer Hsiao, MD, and Rebecca Levy, MD to discuss five different HS cases. Tune in to hear their thoughts on biosimilars, HS in Down syndrome, and how to address comorbidities in both multidisciplinary and non-multidisciplinary clinical settings.

In episode three of Unraveling HS, Brindley Brooks, Founder and Executive Director of HS Connect, and Dr. Ginette Okoye, Professor of Dermatology at Howard University, discuss the future of research and the importance of integrating the patient voice in research and clinical trials.

Irene Lara-Corrales, MD

Program Host

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Toronto

Colleen Cotton, MD

Program Host

Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics
George Washington University

Haley Naik, MD

Guest

Associate Professor of Dermatology
University of California, San Francisco

Jennifer Hsiao, MD

Panelist

University of Southern California

Rebecca Levy, MD

Panelist

University of Toronto

Jennifer Ruth, MD

Panelist

University of Texas, Austin

Brindley Brooks

Guest

Founder and Executive Director, HS Connect

Ginette Okoye, MD

Guest

Professor, Howard University

Special thanks to Incyte and Novartis for their support of this independent medical education program. PeDRA is solely responsible for all program content and the selection of all presenters, authors, moderators, and faculty.