The Emerging Investigator Research Grants (EIRG) program supports short-term (12-week maximum) mentored research experiences for medical students and pediatric residents to conduct projects relevant to pediatric dermatology.
Overview: Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin condition that mainly affects young children. Toxin from a bacteria called Staph aureus causes the top layer of the skin […]
Overview: Children with eczema who also experience neurodevelopmental or complex medical conditions face unique challenges in symptom management and healthcare access, particularly in underserved settings. This exploratory study aims to […]
Overview: Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common childhood condition that often begins in the first years of life. During this same period, children’s brains are developing rapidly. Many children […]
Overview: Ichthyoses are a family of genetic skin conditions characterized by impaired shedding of skin cells, resulting in scaling skin and a disrupted skin barrier. This can lead to itching, […]
Overview: Children with rare connective tissue disorders, such as stiff skin syndrome (SSS) and Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS), often face serious problems with their skin and joints. In SSS, the skin […]
Overview: Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruption, or RIME, is a disease that causes painful blisters on the eyes, mouth and genital area. It typically affects children and adolescents. RIME patients go […]
Overview: Capillary malformations, often seen as birthmarks or patches of discolored skin, can sometimes be more than just a cosmetic issue. In more than 90% cases, these are caused by […]
Overview: Children with lupus often face more severe disease than adults, but the reasons remain unclear. This project will explore how neighborhood disadvantage—such as limited access to safe housing, good […]
Overview: Alopecia areata causes patches of hair loss, but usually, we only measure how much hair is lost, not where it happens. We think the pattern of hair loss on […]
Overview: Patients are experts in their lived experience; providers are experts in evidence-based medicine. Shared decision making (SDM) blends these perspectives to reach a treatment consensus. SDM improves patient knowledge, […]
Overview: Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is the most common skin disease in children, causing red, itchy, flaking skin that affects sleep, confidence, and quality of life. Children’s immune […]
Overview: Children and teens with alopecia areata can suddenly lose patches of hair when the immune system mistakes hair follicles as a threat. The protein called autoimmune regulator (AIRE) is […]