May 2024 Symposium

The Spring Cure JM Medical Symposium in partnership with Duke University happened May 23rd, 2024, virtually, with presentations from world-leading researchers and clinicians on advancements in basic research, translational studies, and best practice clinical care in juvenile dermatomyositis.

For clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals unable to attend the event, we are honored to share the full virtual symposium recording. This video features presentations in order, with the recording separating each presentation topic into YouTube chapters.

3.0 CME (pending credits are available through Duke University by watching the recording).

Additional peer support resources for clinicians of juvenile myositis patients and families can be found at www.curejm.org/clinicians.

For questions regarding the Cure JM Medical Symposium, please email Andrew Heaton, CSO, Cure JM Foundation, at andrew.heaton@curejm.org.

Why I Walk- Ellen Stream

Ellen Stream’s Story: Walking and Quilting for JM Families

Ellen Stream’s love for her granddaughter, Brooklyn, fuels her commitment to the juvenile myositis community. When Brooklyn was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) at two and a half, Ellen faced a wave of fear. Would Brooklyn run and play like other kids? Could she enjoy school, sports, or friendships without the weight of infusions and flare-ups? Those early days brought uncertainty, but Ellen and Brooklyn’s other grandmother built a support system across miles, showing distance doesn’t dim love.

Love Letter to a Grandparent, series 2

Love Letter to a Grandparent

Dear Grandma and Grandpa, I miss you and really wish we lived closer to each other. I love when you send my mommy pictures of

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