Get Involved!
PeDRA’s success is built on the dedication and involvement of its community. Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, industry partner, patient, or advocate, there are many ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact. From participating in research studies and attending events, to serving on committees or supporting fundraising efforts, your contribution helps drive the mission to improve the lives of children with skin diseases. Explore the opportunities below.
PeDRA is a vibrant organization driven by the mission to create, inspire, and sustain research to prevent, treat, and cure childhood skin disease. PeDRA currently supports more than 600 members working on more than 70 collaborative research projects, as well as a robust annual conference, ongoing education and mentorship programs, and research grants and fellowships offerings.
The PeDRA membership community is vibrant, diverse, and full of individuals who distinguish themselves through service to others and to the field of pediatric dermatology research. The PeDRA Awards Program seeks to recognize individuals who have made truly unique and impactful contributions to the field, the organization, and those around them.
Your support helps drive groundbreaking research that improves the lives of children with skin diseases. Donations to PeDRA directly fund critical studies, provide grants to early-career investigators, and support initiatives that accelerate discoveries in pediatric dermatology. By contributing, you are playing a vital role in advancing research and finding better treatments for children.
Most of PeDRA’s research takes place within one of eleven collaborative Focused Study Groups (FSGs). Each FSG consists of dozens of clinician scientists, working under the guidance of one or more leaders to identify novel research ideas, advance our understanding of childhood skin diseases, and identify the best ways to improve the lives of patients and their families.
While grounded in research, PeDRA’s Mentorship Program offers flexibility for mentees and mentors to work through challenges that matter to them as individuals. Nurturing the next generation of pediatric dermatology investigators is a crucial component of moving research in the field forward.
PeDRA has a committee structure designed to support its mission of fostering collaborative research in pediatric dermatology. Each committee works to advance research and improve outcomes in pediatric dermatology.
The PeDRA Annual Conference welcomes dedicated scientists, partners from industry and government, patients, and advocates to learn, share, and advance research that improves the lives of children and families facing the burden of pediatric skin diseases.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, leisurely walker, or yoga enthusiast, the PeDRA Dash for Discovery annual hybrid event offers the perfect opportunity to support PeDRA’s mission while staying healthy and having fun!
PeDRA events and partner meetings provide valuable opportunities for collaboration, learning, and networking within the pediatric dermatology community.
Turn your passion into impact! With our DIY fundraising option, you get to choose your own adventure—whether it’s a fun run, bike ride, or even selling your own book. Pick something you love, rally support, and help advance pediatric dermatology research in a way that’s uniquely yours.