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The Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) is vibrant research network pursuing the mission to create, inspire, and sustain research to prevent, treat, and cure childhood skin disease.
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- Today20 min
Funding the Future of Pediatric Skin and Joint Research
In this episode, Laura Douglas, Senior Manager of Grants and Impact at the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF), discusses the importance of funding early-career investigators and advancing pediatric arthritis and autoimmune disease research. Learn how ANRF and PeDRA are partnering through the Rheum for Kids grant to support innovative research at the intersection of rheumatology and dermatology. Click here for more information about the grant, and here for information about ANRF.This episode is presented by Disc Medicine. Although Disc Medicine provided funding for this PeDRA Pearls Podcast, the contents of the podcast were developed independently by PeDRA. Learn more about Disc Medicine.PeDRA Conference RegistrationDash for DiscoveryArthritis National Research FoundationAnna Costello, MD Webinar
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Hope, Access, and the Future of EB Care
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, host Jenn Dawson welcomes back Emily Gorell, DO, of the University of Colorado to discuss the growing momentum within the epidermolysis bullosa (EB) community. They explore the impact of new and emerging therapies, the importance of centering patient voices, and ongoing challenges related to treatment access and adult EB care. The conversation also highlights opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration and the vital role of patient-focused meetings in advancing meaningful progress in EB research, care, and advocacy.Pediatric Dermatology JournalThis episode is presented by Disc Medicine. Although Disc Medicine provided funding for this PeDRA Pearls Podcast, the contents of the podcast were developed independently by PeDRA. Learn more about Disc Medicine.
- 2 weeks ago44 min
From Intention to Impact – Inside the PeDRA Annual Conference
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, Jenn Dawson and PeDRA’s Executive Director, Mike Siegel, PhD, preview the upcoming PeDRA Annual Conference, happening October 15–17 in Alexandria, Virginia. Centered on the theme “From Intention to Impact: Making Space for Research,” the conversation highlights what attendees can expect—from collaborative sessions and CME opportunities to patient and industry engagement, poster presentations, the NextGen Research Forum, Camp Wonder at PeDRA, Dash for Discovery, and plenty of community-building fun. Tune in to see how PeDRA brings people together to move pediatric dermatology research forward.Register Now!Conference DetailsBachmann Bupp EpisodeThis episode is presented by Disc Medicine. Although Disc Medicine provided funding for this PeDRA Pearls Podcast, the contents of the podcast were developed independently by PeDRA. Learn more about Disc Medicine.
- 3 weeks ago40 min
From Results to Real Life: Pediatric Patch Testing
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, Jenn Dawson speaks with Sarah Kamsiah Zemlok, MD, and Jeff Yu, MD about their PeDRA-funded research on how children and families understand patch testing results. Their conversation explores the challenges of translating results into everyday allergen avoidance, especially across home, school, daycare, and other environments. They also discuss the importance of ongoing patient education, stronger support tools, and meaningful mentorship in pediatric dermatology research. This episode highlights how patient-centered research can help families move from results to real-life care. This project was funded through a 2024 PeDRA Research Fellowship Grant, Assessment of Parent-Child Comprehension of Pediatric Patch Testing and Barriers to Improvement, and has resulted in one publication, Beyond the Grid: A Case Series of Parent-Child Comprehension of Patch Testing Results, published in Pediatric Dermatology in 2026.This episode is presented by Disc Medicine. Although Disc Medicine provided funding for this PeDRA Pearls Podcast, the contents of the podcast were developed independently by PeDRA. Learn more about Disc Medicine.
- 4 weeks ago52 min
Rethinking Acne Care for Transgender Adolescents
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, Jenn Dawson speaks with Courtney Smith, MD and Howa Yueng, MD, MSc, about their research on acne risk and dermatologic care among transgender and gender-diverse adolescents receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy. They discuss how patient-centered questions shaped the study, what their findings reveal about acne risk following testosterone or estradiol initiation, and why access, mentorship, and health equity are essential to improving dermatologic care.This episode is presented by Disc Medicine. Although Disc Medicine provided funding for this PeDRA Pearls Podcast, the contents of the podcast were developed independently by PeDRA. Learn more about Disc Medicine.
- Aug 17, 202633 min
It Takes a Village: Advancing Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis Research
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, Jenn Dawson talks with Tina Ho, MD, PhD, and Joy Wan, MD, about the Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis Focused Study Group and its collaborative efforts to advance pediatric dermatology research. They explore the impact of eczema on children and families, the importance of patient-reported outcomes and treatment access, and how bringing researchers together through PeDRA can turn ideas into meaningful research.This episode is presented by Disc Medicine. Although Disc Medicine provided funding for this PeDRA Pearls Podcast, the contents of the podcast were developed independently by PeDRA. Learn more about Disc Medicine.
- Aug 10, 202639 min
Planned Until Proven Otherwise: Finding Your Path in Pediatric Dermatology Research
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, Jenn Dawson welcomes Delaney Ding, PeDRA’s Research Fellow, to discuss his journey as an MD-PhD student and his work at the intersection of pediatric dermatology, epidemiology, data science, and patient advocacy. Delaney shares insights from his research on skin cancer among people living with HIV, as well as his commitment to patient-centered research, vulnerable populations, and meaningful outcomes. He also discusses the importance of mentorship and collaboration, as well as the unexpected opportunities that can shape a research career. As PeDRA’s inaugural Research Fellow, Delaney shares his vision for advancing research to improve patient outcomes and strengthen the pediatric dermatology community.This episode is presented by Disc Medicine. Although Disc Medicine provided funding for this PeDRA Pearls Podcast, the contents of the podcast were developed independently by PeDRA. Learn more about Disc Medicine.
- Aug 3, 202646 min
From Ichthyosis to EDD: A Patient-Researcher's Journey
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, Jenn Dawson welcomes back Stefanos Koutsoukos for a deeper conversation about research on rare genetic skin diseases through the lens of both lived experience and bench science. Stefanos shares his family’s diagnostic journey, the evolving terminology surrounding ichthyosis and epidermal differentiation disorders, and how advances in genetics, stem cell models, and patient-reported outcomes are helping shape the future of meaningful therapies. Now a graduate student at the University of Colorado Anschutz, Stefanos is researching rare genetic skin diseases and is a recipient of a 2025 PeDRA Research Fellowship, working under the mentorship of Ganna Bilousova, PhD.This episode is presented by Disc Medicine. Although Disc Medicine provided funding for this PeDRA Pearls Podcast, the contents of the podcast were developed independently by PeDRA. Learn more about Disc Medicine.
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