Breaking New Research: What You Need to Know

In our November Town Hall, “Breaking New Research: What You Need to Know,” leading pediatric rheumatology experts Dr. Susan Kim, Dr. Sara Sabbagh, and Clinical Research Coordinator Tyler Sorensen share highlights from the latest advances in juvenile myositis research and care presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting—the largest gathering of rheumatologists in the world.

Viewers also learn about Cure JM’s first-ever Clinical Trial Readiness Boot Camp and how it is preparing participants for upcoming groundbreaking clinical trials in juvenile myositis.

Plus, Executive Director Jim Minow highlights breaking research news and what it means for JM families.

Cure JM Researcher, Sara Sabbagh, May 2025

Cure JM Researcher Zeroing In on Why Inflammation Rages—and Muscles Don’t Heal

Cure JM is proud to fund pioneering research by Dr. Sara Sabbagh at the University of Wisconsin, who is working to solve one of the most urgent mysteries in juvenile myositis (JM). Why does inflammation spiral out of control — and why can’t muscles bounce back like they should

Caring for Smiles with JM: Navigating Dental Health Challenges with a Suppressed Immune System

As Cure JM parents, we know that the disease and medications often can cause a cascade of other issues. One issue many of our families

Tapering Medication

Cure JM hosted a special Town Hall featuring Dr. Kaveh Ardalan, Co-Director of the Duke Children’s Myositis Center, a Cure JM Center of Excellence. The

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Breaking New Research: What You Need to Know

Cure JM Researcher Zeroing In on Why Inflammation Rages—and Muscles Don’t Heal

Caring for Smiles with JM: Navigating Dental Health Challenges with a Suppressed Immune System

Tapering Medication

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