PeDRA Pearls

Dr. Jennifer Schoch presents her recent collaborative study on Skin Microbiome Sampling in the Preterm Neonate.

Jerome Coulombe, MD is an associate professor of pediatrics and dermatology at the University of Montreal and a pediatric dermatologist at Saint Justine Hospital. Dr. Coulombe is active in PeDRA’s Drugs and Bugs Focused Study Group and his research interests include recurrent reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption (RIME) and vascular anomalies in children. He enjoys sharing his goofy side with his patients and has some amazing karaoke skills. Watch to learn more about Dr. Coulombe.   

The series kicks off with Episode 1: Intro to Industry with the series’ chair, Harper Price, MD. Discover how Dr. Price’s creative energy and passion for helping patients are the reasons she partners with industry and leads clinical trials. The episode wraps up with questions from a live studio audience and a preview of what’s ahead in the Industry 101 series. 

We’re kicking off Season Three of Getting to Know You with PeDRA's President, Anna Bruckner, MD! Dr. Bruckner is a professor of dermatology and pediatric dermatologist at the University of Colorado. As one of PeDRA’s original founding members, she has served on countless committees over the years and is excited about her new role as the PeDRA President for the 2022-2024 term. Her dedication to research, particularly focused on epidermolysis bullosa, is making an impact in the field of pediatric dermatology and patient care. Watch now to learn more about her research and path to pediatric dermatology.

Episode Three: A Discussion

All three expert guests answer questions from the trainee studio audience to shed light on what is still unknown about the treatment of pediatric CMN.

Episode Two: Monitoring

Dr. Ilona Frieden shares her thoughts in favor of monitoring and the use of other interventions before laser therapy in the treatment of pediatric CMN.

Episode One: An Overview of Laser Therapy for the Treatment of CMN in Children.

Dr. Rox Anderson and Dr. Yakir Levin share their expert opinions on the benefits and challenges of laser therapy for the treatment of pediatric CMN.

Morgan Dykman is the 2022-23 PeDRA Fellow. After becoming a PeDRA in late 2021, Morgan made quick work of networking and collaborating on projects with her mentor, Dr. Jillian Rork. Now, as the PeDRA Fellow, Morgan supports Executive Committee meetings, and board meetings, and is even leading an internal research project all about PeDRA’s connections. Watch to learn more about what led to Morgan’s passion for pediatric dermatology research.

PeDRA is proud to partner with the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) to present a webinar about Diagnosing and Treating Ectodermal Dysplasias: Dermatological Manifestations of Ectodermal Dysplasias and Patient Case Presentation. This webinar provides an overview of the ectodermal dysplasias, the associated dermatological manifestations, and the importance of patient advocacy groups.

Please note this is an audio version for a recorded webinar. To watch the webinar, please click here.

For more information, please visit www.nfed.org.

Dr. Michele Ramien has been a member of PeDRA for many years. She currently chairs the PeDRA Meetings Committee and serves as a co-leader for the newly created Drugs and Bugs Focused Study Group. Watch to learn more about Dr. Ramien's path to research through PeDRA.