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Inside the Connective Tissue and Autoinflammatory Disorders Focused Study Group

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Connective Tissue & Autoinflammatory Disorders

2026

In this episode, we bring together two leaders in pediatric dermatology research to explore the work of PeDRA’s Connective Tissue and Autoinflammatory Disorders Focused Study Group. Dr. Kalyani Marathe, the group’s vice chair, and Dr. Maria Teresa Garcia Romero, the group’s chair, discuss the importance of collaboration across medical specialties and highlight ongoing studies shaping the future of care for children with autoimmune and autoinflammatory skin conditions. Together, they reflect on the impact of mentorship, patient-centered research, and the evolving landscape of pediatric dermatology.

Keywords: Connective Tissue Disorder, Autoinflammatory Disorders, Morphea, Lichen Sclerosus, Patient-centered Research, Pediatric Lupus, Rheumatology

Maria Teresa Garcia Romero, MD

Pediatric Dermatologist

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Maria Teresa Garcia Romero, MD Pediatric Dermatologist

Kalyani Marathe, MD

Pediatric Dermatologist

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Kalyani Marathe, MD Pediatric Dermatologist

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