Acne Incidence and Severity in Transgender Individuals
Smith, Courtney, et al. JAMA Dermatology (2026).
PeDRA Launches 2026 Mentorship Program and Welcomes Inaugural Medical Student Research Cohort
January 27, 2026 — In celebration of National Mentoring Month, PeDRA is pleased to announce the launch of its…
Quantitative nanohistology profiling of extracellular matrix alterations in pediatric stiff skin syndrome and Ehlers–Danlos syndrome
Overview: Children with rare connective tissue disorders, such as stiff skin syndrome (SSS) and Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS), often face…
Deciphering the Immunopathogenesis of Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruptions
Overview: Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruption, or RIME, is a disease that causes painful blisters on the eyes, mouth and…
3D Endothelial Spheroid Model of Capillary Malformations
Overview: Capillary malformations, often seen as birthmarks or patches of discolored skin, can sometimes be more than just a…
Area Deprivation and Disease Severity in Pediatric Patients with DLE and SLE
Overview: Children with lupus often face more severe disease than adults, but the reasons remain unclear. This project will…
SPARC AA: Spatial Patterning Analysis and Relapse in Children with Alopecia Areata
Overview: Alopecia areata causes patches of hair loss, but usually, we only measure how much hair is lost, not…
Shared Decision Making in Procedural Pediatric Dermatology Relating to Neoplasm Diagnosis and Management
Overview: Patients are experts in their lived experience; providers are experts in evidence-based medicine. Shared decision making (SDM) blends…
2026 PeDRA Medical Student Research Cohort
The 2026 Medical Student Research Cohort resources page serves as the primary hub for program announcements, assignments, and resources…
From Early Calling to Global Impact: Irene Lara-Corrales, MD
Irene Lara-Corrales, MD is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Toronto and a pediatric dermatologist at…
Now Accepting Applications for 2026 EIRG and Research Fellowships Programs
January 15, 2026 – PeDRA is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Emerging Investigator Research Grants (EIRG) and Research Fellowships programs….
Growing with PeDRA: A Conversation with Dr. Colleen Cotton
Colleen Cotton, MD, is a Pediatric Dermatologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Children’s National Hospital…