Juvenile Dermatomyositis: Advances in Basic Research, Translational Studies and Clinical care
This symposium, co-hosted by Duke University and Cure JM Foundation on March 12, 2022, provides important information on Juvenile Myositis research.
At the October 25th Town Hall, Dr. Christian Lood, professor and researcher at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital, presented on the topic
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.
Dr. Jessica Turnier of the University of Michigan / Mott’s Children’s Hospital is dedicated to creating new directions for JM research and wider perspectives on how it is treated. About the University of Michigan, she states, “When I came to Michigan, there were a lot of myositis patients, and I just developed a really strong connection with those patients.”
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