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POD Sub Group DS

April 6, 2022 By Jenn Dawson

Should Immune Modulators be Prescribed for Skin Diseases in Children with Down Syndrome?

The Down syndrome sub-group presents a discussion on the use of immune modulators in children with Down syndrome. Moderated by Dr. Jillian Rork, Drs. Emily Gurnee, Kristen Holland, and Kishore Vellody take a deep dive into skin conditions and treatments for children with Down syndrome and highlight exciting new research on the horizon.

Podcast Series

1 of 3 FREE
Episode One: An Overview of Skin Diseases in Children with Down Syndrome
2 of 3 FREE
Episode Two: The Pros and Cons of Immune Modulators
3 of 3 FREE
Episode Three: Exciting New Research

Jillian Rork, MD

Moderator

Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine

    Kristen Holland, MD

    Program Presenter

    Associate Professor of Pediatric Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin

      Emily Gurnee, MD

      Program Presenters

      Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Colorado

        Kishore Vellody, MD

        Program Presenter

        Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

          If you are interested in or have patients you would like to enroll in the University of Colorado Immune Skin Conditions Clinical Trial, please click here for more information.

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