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Kids Aren’t Tiny Adults: Building Better Care through Research and Mentorship

Educational Programs
2026

Pediatric dermatologist Cheryl Bayart, MD joins PeDRA Pearls to discuss the mentors, patients, and collaborators who shaped her path from clinician to researcher and fellowship leader. She shares the story behind her PeDRA-supported project to develop expert guidance for laser treatment of port-wine capillary malformations in infants, reflects on lessons learned from families living with rare skin conditions, and explains how thoughtful, child-centered procedural care can create better healthcare experiences for life.

Keywords: Port-wine capillary malformations, Pulse dye lasers, Guidelines, Consensus Grant, Mentorship

Program Guest
Cheryl Bayart, MD
Pediatric Dermatologist

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