2026 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting Coverage
PeDRA was proud to be part of the 2026 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting. From cutting-edge research presentations to meaningful conversations with leaders in the field, the meeting highlighted the critical role of pediatric dermatology in advancing skin health for all ages. Scroll through this page to listen to interviews with experts discussing presentations, the latest research findings, and poster presentations featured at the 2026 meeting.
Episode 1 – Key Takeaways with Mike Siegel, PhD, and Marcia Hogeling, MD: In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, Jenn Dawson is joined by PeDRA Executive Director Mike Siegel and Outcomes Committee Chair Dr. Marcia Hogeling to recap key themes from the 2026 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Meeting. They discuss emerging trends in dermatology research, including the growing role of genetics, molecular diagnostics, multi-omics, and biologic therapies, as well as highlights from PeDRA’s featured session on vascular anomalies, rare skin diseases, and RIME. The conversation also explores the importance of patient advocacy, collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists, and the exciting future of pediatric dermatology research.
Episode 2 – Interview with Lynn Petukhova, PhD: Lynn Petukhova, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology and the Department of Population Health, shares her reflections from the meeting.
Episode 3 – Interview with Meredith Weiss: Meredith Weiss joins the podcast to discuss a study that was presented in the inaugural Gorlin Syndrome Alliance Round Table session at the Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) meeting. Meredith is the Executive Director for the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance (GSA). Novel PTCH1 Variants in Gorlin Syndrome Identified through Genomic Analysis of 118 Patients. The authors of this study are: Ryan Kern*1, Amy Xiong1, Qianqian Wang2, Philip Beachy2, Jean Tang1 1Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States; 2Department of Developmental Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States.
Episode 4 – Interview with Ganna Bilousova, PhD, and Stefanos Koutsoukos: Ganna Bilousova, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Colorado and mentor to Stefanos Koutsoukos, a PhD candidate at the University of Colorado. Dr. Bilousova and Stefanos received a 2025 PeDRA Research Fellowship Award for their project, Characterizing Deficits in Early-Stage Autophagy and Lipid Accumulation in iPSC-Derived Fibroblasts and Keratinocytes from Individuals with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa. In this episode, they discuss the study’s findings, as presented at the meeting.
Episode 5 – Interviews with PeDRA Trainees: Five PeDRA trainees share highlights from SID posters. Tammy Esohe Ehimwenma Point Du Jour, Neha Momin, Rachel Zhang, Sarah Commaroto, and Madeline Guy.
Episode 6 – Interview with Yvonne Chiu, MD: Dr. Yvonne Chiu is Professor of Pediatric and Dermatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Chiu joins the podcast to share an update on her ongoing study, Clinical and Genetic Characterization of Recurrent Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruption (RIME).
Episode 7 – Interview with Michael Howell, PhD: Michael Howell, PhD, is an immunologist and the Founder and President of Mountaineer Biosciences, and shares his insights from the meeting.
Episode 8 – Interview with Joy Wan, MD: Dr. Joy Wan is a pediatric dermatologist and an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and shares her insights from the meeting.
Episode 9 – Interview with Beth Drolet, MD: Dr. Beth Drolet is Professor and Chair, Geneva F. and Sture Johnson Distinguished Chair at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Drolet shares a recap of her keynote speech from the PeDRA Session at SID, How do I use Molecular Diagnostics in the care of patients with Vascular Anomalies?
Episode 10 – Interview with Megha Tollefson, MD: Dr. Megha Tollefson, Department Chair of Dermatology, Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic, and PeDRA President-Elect, shares her key takeaways from the PeDRA session at SID.
Episode 11 – Interview with Lawrence Eichenfield, MD: Reflections on the International Eczema Council (IEC) meeting with Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield.
Episode 12 – Kick Off Interview with Mike Siegel, PhD: PeDRA Executive Director, Mike Siegel, PhD, and PeDRA Director of Educational Programs, Jenn Dawson, are attending the SID Meeting in Chicago, IL, and sharing interviews with the PeDRA community.
Episode 13 – Interview with Keith Choate, MD, PhD: PeDRA President, Keith Choate, MD, PhD, shares his thoughts on the Epidermal Differentiation Disorders Symposium, which was held right before the SID Annual Meeting.
Episode 14 – Interview with Jinia El-Feghaly, MD: Jinia El-Feghaly, MD joins the podcast to share her thoughts on the incredible science being shared at the meeting.
Bonus – Written Perspective from a First-Time Attendee: PeDRA Project Manager Sherry Baluch recently attended her first SID Annual Meeting and came away inspired by the science, the collaboration, and the people behind pediatric dermatology research. From seeing research ideas come to life through presentations and posters to connecting with colleagues and collaborators in person, the experience offered a unique perspective on the work that drives the field forward. Read more.