The Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) is vibrant research network pursuing the mission to create, inspire, and sustain research to prevent, treat, and cure childhood skin disease.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 29:02
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , Deepti Gupta, MD, joins Jenn Dawson to discuss how patient meetings advance care and research for congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). Reflecting…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:01:02
In this bonus episode of PeDRA Pearls, Carrie Coughlin, MD, MPHS, is joined by a panel of experts to explore how quality improvement and implementation science can help…
Sep 21, 2026 · 20:23
In this episode, Laura Douglas, Senior Manager of Grants and Impact at the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF), discusses the importance of funding early-career…
Sep 14, 2026 · 37:39
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, host Jenn Dawson welcomes back Emily Gorell, DO, of the University of Colorado to discuss the growing momentum within the epidermolysis bullosa…
Sep 7, 2026 · 44:20
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, Jenn Dawson and PeDRA’s Executive Director, Mike Siegel, PhD, preview the upcoming PeDRA Annual Conference, happening October 15–17 in…
Aug 31, 2026 · 40:12
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , Jenn Dawson speaks with Sarah Kamsiah Zemlok, MD, and Jeff Yu, MD about their PeDRA-funded research on how children and families understand…
Aug 24, 2026 · 52:33
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , Jenn Dawson speaks with Courtney Smith, MD and Howa Yueng, MD, MSc, about their research on acne risk and dermatologic care among transgender…
Aug 17, 2026 · 33:57
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , Jenn Dawson talks with Tina Ho, MD, PhD, and Joy Wan, MD, about the Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis Focused Study Group and its collaborative…
Aug 10, 2026 · 39:18
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , Jenn Dawson welcomes Delaney Ding, PeDRA’s Research Fellow, to discuss his journey as an MD-PhD student and his work at the intersection of…
Aug 3, 2026 · 46:58
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , Jenn Dawson welcomes back Stefanos Koutsoukos for a deeper conversation about research on rare genetic skin diseases through the lens of both…
Jul 27, 2026 · 14:37
Join Jenn Dawson and Mitchell Hanson for some quick-hitting "research hot takes!" Topical Therapies Supporting Links and Articles…
Jul 20, 2026 · 31:39
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , Jenn Dawson talks with Colleen Cotton, MD, and Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD, leaders of PeDRA’s Acne and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Focus Study…
Jul 13, 2026 · 29:17
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, Heather Gochnauer, MD, joins the podcast to talk about her path into pediatric dermatology, her work at Rady Children’s and UC San Diego, and the…
Jul 6, 2026 · 49:33
In this episode, Jason Hawkes, MD, returns to discuss the evolving role of translational dermatology in bringing scientific discoveries closer to patient care. He shares how…
Jun 29, 2026 · 52:57
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, we explore the discovery of Bachmann-Bupp syndrome and the remarkable collaboration that transformed a single patient observation into a growing…
Jun 22, 2026 · 29:45
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, host Jenn Dawson welcomes Mitchell Hanson, MD, MPH, PeDRA’s new Education Fellow, for a conversation about connection, service, and…
Jun 15, 2026 · 54:30
In the first installment of PeDRA’s 2026 educational series – Research in Action: Advancing Care for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), Dr. Peter Marinkovich of Stanford University…
Jun 8, 2026 · 37:16
Tune in to hear Dr. Cathryn Sibbald and Dr. Ilka Netravali, leaders of PeDRA’s Hair Disorders Focused Study Group, explore how pediatric hair disorders research is evolving…
Jun 1, 2026 · 51:55
In this episode, host Jenn Dawson talks with Dr. Dawn Davis, Dr. Amy Paller, and Dr. Larry Eichenfield about the newly published pediatric atopic dermatitis guidelines and what…
May 21, 2026 · 35:23
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls, Jenn Dawson is joined by PeDRA Executive Director Mike Siegel and Outcomes Committee Chair Dr. Marcia Hogeling to recap key themes from the…
May 20, 2026 · 11:07
Meredith Weiss joins the podcast to discuss a study that was presented in the inaugural Gorlin Syndrome Alliance Round Table session at the Society for Investigative Dermatology…
May 20, 2026 · 15:46
Lynn Petukhova, PhD , is an Assistant Professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology and the Department of Population Health.
May 20, 2026 · 15:13
Ganna Bilousova, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Colorado and mentor to Stefanos Koutsoukos, a PhD candidate at the University of Colorado. Dr.…
May 20, 2026 · 37:33
Tammy Esohe Ehimwenma Point Du Jour, Medical Student, Meharry Medical College Neha Momin, Medical Student, University of Houston Rachel Zhang, Johns Hopkins University Sarah…
May 20, 2026 · 11:50
Dr. Chiu joins the podcast to share an update on her ongoing study, Clinical and Genetic Characterization of Recurrent Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruption (RIME) .
May 20, 2026 · 13:45
Michael Howell, PhD, is an immunologist and the Founder and President of Mountaineer Biosciences.
May 20, 2026 · 7:13
Dr. Joy Wan is a pediatric dermatologist and an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
May 20, 2026 · 10:03
Dr. Beth Drolet is Professor and Chair, Geneva F. and Sture Johnson Distinguished Chair at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
May 20, 2026 · 8:47
Dr. Megha Tollefson, Department Chair of Dermatology, Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic, and PeDRA President-Elect, shares her key takeaways from the…
May 15, 2026 · 20:25
Lawrence Eichenfield, MD reflects on the key takeaways from the International Eczema Council meeting at SID.
May 14, 2026 · 19:52
Dr. El-Feghaly joins the podcast to share her thoughts on the Epidermal Differentiation Disorders meeting as well as the first Gorlin Syndrome Alliance round table!
May 13, 2026 · 9:41
PeDRA President, Keith Choate, MD, PhD, shares his reflections on the Epidermal Differentiation Disorders Symposium! Learn more about Epidermal Differentiation Disorders. Join…
May 13, 2026 · 10:10
PeDRA’s Executive Director, Mike Siegel, PhD, and Director of Educational Programs, Jenn Dawson, are attending the 83rd Annual Society for Investigative Dermatology Meeting in…
May 11, 2026 · 43:07
In this episode, host Jenn Dawson speaks with Anne Davis, Pys.D., clinical psychologist, grief and trauma specialist, and mother of Hallie Grace Davis, who lived with junctional…
May 8, 2026 · 6:25
PeDRA and the Society for Investigative Dermatology Meeting 14th PeDRA Annual Conference Register for the Epidermolysis Bullosa Webinar Funding Opportunities Upcoming Conferences
May 4, 2026 · 31:58
Skin reactions during pediatric cancer treatment can be painful, stigmatizing, and sometimes threaten a child’s ability to stay on therapy. In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , Dr.…
Apr 27, 2026 · 27:10
In her final episode as guest host, PeDRA Fellow, Hannah Chang, talks with Dr. Andrea Zaenglein and Dr. Jonette Keri about the 2023 PeDRA consensus recommendations on using…
Apr 20, 2026 · 40:15
In this episode, we bring together two leaders in pediatric dermatology research to explore the work of PeDRA’s Connective Tissue and Autoinflammatory Disorders Focused Study…
Apr 6, 2026 · 20:36
In this special episode of PeDRA Pearls , host Jenn Dawson speaks with PeDRA Fellow Hannah Chang as she reflects on her two-year fellowship experience. Hannah shares highlights…
Mar 23, 2026 · 46:30
Reid Oldenburg, MD, PhD, joins host Jenn Dawson to discuss his journey as a clinician-scientist and his leadership of PeDRA’s Drugs and Bugs Focused Study Group. He shares how…
Mar 16, 2026 · 28:14
Jenn Dawson and Caitlin Haskell discuss a host of upcoming PeDRA deadlines and opportunities. Here are links to all the items referenced in the episode. PeDRA funding…
Mar 9, 2026 · 20:43
Join PeDRA Fellow Hannah Chang for a roundtable discussion with special guests Dr. Jillian Rork and Dr. Deepti Gupta. Together, they discuss a recent publication titled “ Impact…
Mar 2, 2026 · 20:44
This episode breaks down the foundations of academic clinical research, from how studies are conceived and funded to how protocols ensure rigor, consistency, and patient safety.…
Mar 2, 2026 · 25:25
Episode 2 explores how private‑practice and industry‑run clinical trials bring efficiency, flexibility, and broader patient access to the research landscape. Our guests discuss…
Mar 2, 2026 · 21:36
In this final episode, we examine how academia and industry work together to advance research and improve patient outcomes. The conversation highlights real‑world examples of…
Feb 23, 2026 · 28:16
PeDRA Fellow Hannah Chang hosts a roundtable discussion with Dr. Jillian Rork and Dr. Deepti Gupta about a recent publication titled: Photo Protection in Skin of Color: A Scoping…
Feb 16, 2026 · 28:34
PeDRA Fellow Hannah Chang hosts a roundtable discussion with Dr. Jillian Rork and Dr. Deepti Gupta about a recent publication titled: Prevalence and Demographics of Psoriasis in…
Feb 9, 2026 · 28:13
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , we’re joined by Meredith Weiss, Executive Director of the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance (GSA), to explore the intersection of patient advocacy,…
Feb 2, 2026 · 19:29
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , PeDRA Fellow Hannah Chang speaks with Dr. Milie Fang, a pediatric dermatology fellow at Seattle Children’s Hospital, about her journey into…
Jan 19, 2026 · 20:29
Irene Lara-Corrales, MD is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Toronto and a pediatric dermatologist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in…
Jan 12, 2026 · 14:55
At the time of this interview in 2021, Dr. Carrie Coughlin was an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She was also the…
Jan 5, 2026 · 16:02
Colleen Cotton, MD is a Pediatric Dermatologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Dr. Cotton joined…
Dec 30, 2025 · 17:17
This is part three—and the final installment—of our series on complementary and alternative medicine in pediatric dermatology. In this episode, we turn our focus to the future,…
Dec 29, 2025 · 24:54
This is part two of our conversation on complementary and alternative medicine in pediatric dermatology. While these approaches may offer benefits, they can also carry…
Dec 28, 2025 · 35:03
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s increasingly shaping conversations in pediatric dermatology clinics: complementary and alternative therapies. Families are…
Dec 22, 2025 · 53:22
In this special 2025 Year in Review episode of PeDRA Pearls , host Jenn Dawson is joined by PeDRA Executive Director Mike Siegel for a wide-ranging and reflective conversation on…
Dec 15, 2025 · 22:57
In this episode, Dr. Pope shares her journey into pediatric dermatology, the surprising role mentorship played in shaping her academic career, and how her clinical passions grew…
Dec 8, 2025 · 10:24
Sherry Baluch brings a unique blend of clinical and technical experience to PeDRA. She attended medical school before earning a Master’s in Computer Science and transitioning…
Dec 1, 2025 · 24:27
In this episode, nurse practitioner Nichole Halliburton from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital shares practical, real-world guidance on managing epidermolysis bullosa (EB). She…
Nov 24, 2025 · 13:43
In this episode of PeDRA Pearls , we sit down with Dr. Marcia Hogeling, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Residency Program Director at UCLA. Dr. Hogeling shares her…
Nov 19, 2025 · 44:28
In this third and final episode, we're diving deep into how emerging insights about the microbiome are shaping the way clinicians counsel families and care for pediatric…
Nov 17, 2025 · 22:45
In this second episode, we discuss how infant microbiomes develop and what factors shape them, and how early life disruptions may increase the risk of disease. The conversation…
Nov 12, 2025 · 32:04
November is Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month, and we’re revisiting an episode from our archives. Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation about the burden and stigma…
Nov 10, 2025 · 15:36
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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 13:21
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…
Oct 27, 2025 · 45:03
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…
Oct 20, 2025 · 2:39
PeDRA Conference Survey Conference Video Membership Renewal Grants Mentor Application
Oct 6, 2025 · 16:10
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…
Sep 29, 2025 · 29:47
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…
Sep 22, 2025 · 37:25
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…
Sep 15, 2025 · 33:44
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,…
Sep 8, 2025 · 21:35
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…
Sep 2, 2025 · 4:14
PeDRA Grants PeDRA Conference Dash for Discovery OX 40 Innovative Insights Getting to Know Your Patients PeDRA Pub Club Episode 19 NIAMS RFI
Aug 25, 2025 · 24:24
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…
Aug 11, 2025 · 20:32
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…
Aug 4, 2025 · 54:40
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.…
Jul 28, 2025 · 4:36
13th PeDRA Annual Conference 5th Annual Dash for Discovery PeDRA Awards Program PeDRA Mentorship Program PeDRA Grants OX40 Educational Series SPD/PeDRA Journal Club
Jul 21, 2025 · 23:44
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…
Jul 14, 2025 · 24:53
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…
Jul 7, 2025 · 20:39
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…
Jun 30, 2025 · 43:00
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…
Jun 23, 2025 · 51:39
This engaging and informative webinar explores the role of OX40 and OX40L in pediatric dermatology. OX40: Innovative Insights and Therapeutic Potential in Pediatric Dermatology…
Jun 16, 2025 · 41:44
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…
Jun 9, 2025 · 4:06
Subscribe for weekly content! Register for OX40 Pub Club 16 Molluscum Minute PeDRA Annual Conference - Deadlines and Registration Funding Opportunities Upcoming Conferences and…
Jun 2, 2025 · 20:58
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…
May 29, 2025 · 23:48
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…
May 27, 2025 · 22:22
PeDRA Grants PeDRA Annual Conference PeDRA Awards SPD Annual Meeting PHACE Syndrome Conference Gorlin Syndrome Alliance Conference NAAF Conference Eczema Expo
May 26, 2025 · 19:05
Human genetics researcher Lynn Petukhova shares her thoughts on SID, and what's getting her excited about hidradenitis suppurativa genetics research.
May 20, 2025 · 14:40
Additional coverage of the 2025 Society for Investigative Dermatology meeting with Dr. Joy Wan.
May 20, 2025 · 16:58
Special thanks to our Pathways to Progress supporters! PeDRA Annual Conference Registration is open! SID Coverage bonus episode with Joy Wan, MD
May 15, 2025 · 41:36
Tune in for interviews with Keith Choate, MD, PhD of Yale University, Joyce Teng, MD, PhD of Stanford University, Emily Gorell, DO of the University of Colorado, and Cristy Garza…
May 15, 2025 · 18:50
Tune in for poster presentations from Rebecca Urbonas of Florida Atlantic University, Ryland Mortlock of Yale University, and Alexa Deregnaucourt of the University of Cincinnati.
May 15, 2025 · 24:05
Tune in for interviews with Michael Howell, PhD, Founder of Moutaineer Biosciences, and a member of the SID Committee for Scientific Programs. The second interview is a wonderful…
May 7, 2025 · 31:52
Welcome to Day One coverage of the Society for Investigative Dermatology Meeting! This interview includes a welcome from our executive director, Mike Siegel, an early poster…
May 6, 2025 · 4:00
PeDRA Annual Conference - Registration is open! PeDRA at SID! Getting to Know You: Eunice Bolay Molluscum Minute Pub Club Episode 15 GPER Childhood Eczema Prevention Research…
Apr 30, 2025 · 11:50
PeDRA is thrilled to announce that Eunice Bolay is stepping into a new Membership and Operations Coordinator role! In this new role, Eunice will manage our member database,…
Apr 30, 2025 · 21:18
In episode fifteen, PeDRA Pub Club host Hannah Chang and guest panelists Kalyani Marathe, MD, Cristy Garza-Mayers, MD, PhD, and Allison Miller, MD, discuss a recent PeDRA…
Apr 21, 2025 · 2:50
Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa Challenge Grant PeDRA at SID SPD Mentorship Awards and Esterly Visiting Lectureship GPER Childhood Eczema Prevention Research Grant NFED…
Apr 7, 2025 · 4:37
New PeDRA Website ! TYK2 Webinar - Podcast Format PeDRA Pub Club Episode 14 PeDRA on VuMedi Emerging Investigator Research Grant PHACE/LUMBAR Syndrome Community - Dr. Denise…
Apr 4, 2025 · 50:21
The 2025 Spring Mentorship Mingle offers valuable insights into preparing for a dermatology residency application. PeDRA mentors discuss key strategies for crafting a standout…
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