PeDRA Pearls

The gut and skin microbiomes are an area that is rapidly evolving and holds promise for reshaping our understanding of, prevention, and treatment of pediatric skin disease. This friendly discussion, spanning three episodes, will explore emerging research, theories on microbiome–immune interactions, and what pediatric dermatologists should know about the skin–gut connection. Special thanks to Incyt...

We're reaching all the way back into our 2020 archives to bring you a Getting to Know You with Dr. Heather Brandling-Bennett. Listen as she shares her journey into pediatric dermatology, the “aha” moments that shaped her career, and how collaboration through PeDRA continues to drive innovation in research. She offers inspiring advice for early investigators about finding passion, embracing balance...

Hosted in partnership with Chiesi, Dr. Joyce Teng and Dr. Emily Gorell share their real-world clinical experiences, highlighting how birch triterpenes may work to accelerate wound healing, reduce inflammation, and potentially improve quality of life for patients living with dystrophic and junctional epidermolysis bullosa (EB). The program also touches on the importance of wound preparation, combin...

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The PeDRA Annual Conference is just days away, and excitement is building! In this special episode of PeDRA Pearls , host Jenn Dawson sits down with Executive Director Mike Siegel, PhD to talk about what attendees can expect in Minneapolis. From this year’s theme of building consensus to advance pediatric dermatology research to highlights like Focused Study Groups, the NextGen Research Forum, the...

In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, host Hannah Chang sits down with Dr. Lisa Arkin, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Director of Pediatric Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. They discuss the unique opportunities offered through UW’s pediatric dermatology fellowship, the importance of customizable training experiences, and the evolving research landscape in areas such as autoin...

In this episode, we explore the intersection of storytelling and science. Join us as we dive into Eva’s Itchy Adventure , a children’s book created to help kids living with eczema better understand and manage their condition. We’ll discuss the concept of bibliotherapy—using books as a therapeutic tool—and how it can improve outcomes by reducing anxiety, empowering patients, and strengthening conne...

In episode 21, PeDRA Pub Club host Hannah Chang and guest panelists, Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD, and Jinia El-Feghaly, MD, discuss the article " An international multicenter, retrospective cohort study of 203 patients with pediatric androgenetic alopecia “   published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology in 2025. Updates: PeDRA Annual Conference Dash for Discovery PeDRA Grant...

In episode twenty, PeDRA Pub Club host Hannah Chang and guest panelists, Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD, and Jinia El-Feghaly, MD discuss the article The Association of Psoriasis and Bacterial Infections in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Review ,  published in Pediatric Dermatology in 2025. PeDRA Annual Conference

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In episode nineteen, PeDRA Pub Club host Hannah Chang and guest panelists, Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD, and Jinia El-Feghaly, MD discuss the article Survey Access to and Use of Narrowband UVB Phototherapy in Pediatric Vitiligo , published in Pediatric Dermatology in 2025. PeDRA Annual Conference Dash for Discovery

In this heartwarming episode of PeDRA Pearls, we take a break from our usual research-focused content to spotlight the power of community, creativity, and confidence-building for children with skin conditions. Host Jenn Dawson is joined by Dr. Alanna Bree, founder of Made a Masterpiece , and medical student Alisha Kashyap to discuss their co-authored children’s book Loving the Skin You’re In at Ca...

In our final episode focused on the OX40 pathway and its emerging therapies, Dr. Joy Wan moderates a thoughtful discussion with two leaders from the patient advocacy community. Wendy Smith Begolka, MBS, Chief Program and Mission Officer at the National Eczema Association , and Korey Capozza, MPH, Founder and Executive Director of Global Parents for Eczema Research , share their perspectives on inc...

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In episode eighteen, PeDRA Pub Club host Hannah Chang and guest panelists, Bella Plumptre, MBBS, and Cheryl Bayart, MD, discuss the article How issues of autonomy and consent differ between children and adults: Kids are not just little people , published in Clinical Dermatology in 2017. PeDRA and the greater pediatric dermatology community are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Robert Si...

Welcome to today’s episode of the PeDRA Pearls Podcast! In this installment, Dr. Colleen Cotton is joined by medical student Mana Nasseri to discuss their research project titled " Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa. " Tune in as they share what inspired this important work, key insights from their findings, and the questions that still remain. Whether you're a clini...

In episode seventeen, PeDRA Pub Club host Hannah Chang and guest panelists, Bella Plumptre, MD, and Cheryl Bayart, MD, discuss a recent PeDRA publication,  Dermatologic Conditions in Down Syndrome: A Multi-Site Retrospective Review of International Classification of Diseases published in Pediatric Dermatology in 2024. PeDRA Awards Program PeDRA Annual Conference

Following the June 23 OX40 webinar, Dr. Eichenfield, Dr. Simpson, and Dr. Wan continue the conversation with a look ahead at the future of OX40 therapies and their potential to change the course of disease. They also unpack the complex concept of remission in atopic dermatitis—what it means, how it's defined, and whether it's truly achievable. To watch the OX40 webinar, please click here . Disclos...

This engaging and informative webinar explores the role of OX40 and OX40L in pediatric dermatology. OX40: Innovative Insights and Therapeutic Potential in Pediatric Dermatology brings together experts in the field to discuss emerging research, mechanisms of action, and the implications of targeting the OX40 pathway for treating chronic inflammatory skin diseases in children. To view the video vers...

In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, we host a powerful conversation featuring the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance (GSA). Join us as we delve into the world of Gorlin Syndrome through the heartfelt narrative of Taylor Hodge, who recounts her family's journey following her son's diagnosis at just 18 months old. Joined by Dr. Elena Hawryluk of Harvard Medical School, the discussion sheds light on current resea...

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In episode sixteen, Hannah Chang is joined by Dr. Bella Plumptre and Dr. Cheryl Bayart to discuss the article Interobserver and Intraobserver Agreement on the Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas published in JAMA Dermatology in 2025. OX40 Webinar Studio Audience NextGen Research Forum Information

Join PeDRA Executive Director Mike Siegel, PhD, and Pediatric Dermatologist Dr. Carrie Coughlin, Chair of PeDRA’s Outcomes Committee, as they wrap up our coverage of the Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) meeting. In this final recap, they highlight key moments from the PeDRA session and discuss why SID is a vital event for anyone involved in pediatric dermatology research. Tune in for in...

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Human genetics researcher Lynn Petukhova shares her thoughts on SID, and what's getting her excited about hidradenitis suppurativa genetics research.