February 2026 Town Hall – Through Their Eyes: A Q&A Panel of Young Adults Living with JM

Feb 2026 Town Hall

Our February Town Hall featured a conversation designed for parents, grandparents, and caregivers navigating life with Juvenile Myositis. A small panel of young adults in their 20s who grew up with JM shared honest reflections on what they wish parents understood, what helped them most, and what—despite good intentions—made things harder along the way. Rather than offering a roadmap or one-size-fits-all answers, this discussion invited families to listen, reflect, and better understand the lived experience of JM through the voices of those who have walked it into adulthood.

Skin Disease, Victoria Werth

Skin Disease for Clinicians

Dr. Victoria Werth, M.D., discusses the identification and treatment of skin manifestations associated with dermatomyositis. Her talk covers diagnostic criteria, various skin manifestations, the latest treatment approaches, and the complexities of managing this condition, all aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Tablet with a Cure JM survey on screen

Online Surveys for JM Patients and their Families

Complete an online survey to help our researchers better understand juvenile myositis and its effect on JM patients. Most surveys only take 10 to 15 minutes to complete, but the information researchers receive is invaluable.

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