June 2026 Town Hall – CAR-T

June 2026 Town Hall

On June 16, Cure JM’s Shannon Malloy sat down with Tania Gonzalez Rivera, VP of Medical Affairs, and Courtney Little, Senior Director and Clinical Scientist at Cabaletta Bio, for a conversation about the RESET‑Myositis CAR‑T trial and new research updates presented at the European rheumatology conference. Dr. Holly Wobma, pediatric rheumatologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, also joined the discussion to help families understand how CAR‑T therapy works and what the science means for Juvenile Myositis patients specifically.

The conversation covered:

• how CAR‑T therapy works

• what treatment and enrollment look like

• early clinical results and safety observations

• what researchers are learning so far

• how families can learn whether their child, teen, or young adult may be eligible at a site near them

Doctor with parent and juvenile myositis patient.

Treatment Plans for Juvenile Myositis

A treatment plan is based on many factors, including the severity and expression of the juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). Each case is different and the symptoms can change over time.

Grandparent Spotlight- Anita Mottice

A Grandparent Spotlight – Anita

Cure JM recently had the pleasure of interviewing a remarkable individual who hails from Canton, Ohio, and brings a wealth of experience and love to her family. With a vibrant history spanning over five decades of marriage, three daughters, and a rich tapestry of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Anita Mottice’s journey is as inspiring as it is heartwarming. As a retired nurse and devoted wife, Anita shares her profound connection with her family, particularly her grandchild Sydney, who has been diagnosed with Juvenile Myositis (JM).

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