Abstracts from the 2025 PeDRA Annual Conference
“Abstracts from the 2025 PeDRA Annual Conference” Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2026).
More Than Hair: Quality of Life After Persistent Alopecia
Join PeDRA Fellow Hannah Chang for a roundtable discussion with special guests Dr. Jillian Rork and Dr. Deepti Gupta. Together, they discuss a recent publication titled “Impact of Persistent Alopecia on Quality of Life in Childhood Cancer and Transplant Survivors.” This article was published in Pediatric Blood & Cancer in 2025.
Points of Discussion – Academic Versus Private Clinical Trials
This three‑part podcast series offers a clear, engaging look inside the world of clinical trials—from how they begin, to…
Photoprotection in Skin of Color: A Scoping Review of Barriers, Behaviors, and Pediatric Considerations
PeDRA Fellow Hannah Chang hosts a roundtable discussion with Dr. Jillian Rork and Dr. Deepti Gupta on a recent publication…
11 Investigators Awarded Funding Through 2025 PeDRA Grant Programs
February 19, 2026 – Together with its partners, PeDRA is pleased to recognize the recipients of several competitive 2025…
Prevalence and Demographics of Psoriasis in the Down Syndrome Population
PeDRA Fellow Hannah Chang hosts a roundtable discussion with Dr. Jillian Rork and Dr. Deepti Gupta about a recent publication…
Consensus Guidelines for the Management and Treatment of Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome in Children
Overview: Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin condition that mainly affects young children. Toxin from a…
Advancing Screening and Education for Eczema in Children with Neurodevelopmental and Complex Medical Needs
Overview: Children with eczema who also experience neurodevelopmental or complex medical conditions face unique challenges in symptom management and…
Atopic Dermatitis, Sleep, and Cognitive Skills in Early Childhood
Overview: Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common childhood condition that often begins in the first years of life….
Leveraging Artificial intelligence for Drug Discovery in Epidermal Repair (LADDER)
Overview: Ichthyoses are a family of genetic skin conditions characterized by impaired shedding of skin cells, resulting in scaling…
Building Community, Advancing Research: A Conversation with the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, we’re joined by Meredith Weiss, Executive Director of the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance, to explore the intersection of patient advocacy, education, and research. Meredith shares her personal journey into rare disease advocacy and discusses how the GSA supports patients through community-building, clinician-led education, and a growing commitment to funding research—particularly in dermatology. Together, we highlight the critical role patient organizations play in improving quality of life and advancing meaningful, patient-centered research. Learn more about GSA grant opportunities.
Full Circle in Pediatric Dermatology: Dr. Milie Fang on Eczema, Research, and Finding Your Path
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, PeDRA Fellow Hannah Chang speaks with Dr. Milie Fang, a pediatric dermatology fellow…
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