More Effective Treatments and a Cure for JM
Medical advances and improved treatments for any disease require scientific research that builds upon itself year after year to achieve better outcomes for patients.


The Importance of Juvenile Myositis Research
Cure JM was founded 19 years ago by a small group of volunteers wanting to change the world for children with a rare disease few had ever heard of—juvenile myositis.
At the time, very little was known about JM, what caused it or how to effectively treat it …
Key Research Outcomes
Four clinical trials in development
$19 million invested in research, making Cure JM the largest global funder of JM research
More than $4 million invested in current research projects
Research Funding
Cure JM offers grant funding for clinicians and researchers who are working to improve juvenile myositis care and research.


Research Achievements
There are a number of peer reviewed, published studies about juvenile myositis.
Participate in Research
Help researchers find the cause and a cure for JM by volunteering for these important studies.
