<![CDATA[Getting to Know You]]>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:32:25 +0000Captivate.fmPediatric Dermatology Research Alliancehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/63758ed0-9665-4e47-90a2-014c131abc58/qjeuti7fmdlou834ja0vnksd.pngGetting to Know YouPediatric Dermatology Research AlliancePediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGet to know the individuals who make up PeDRA’s vibrant and diverse community. This series of interviews is a fun and casual way to learn how our leaders, investigators, trainees, staff, and patient partners got where they are today. You’ll also learn some entertaining tidbits about who they are outside of work. Each interview is about 10 minutes so you can sit down and explore or download a few episodes for your next workout.https://getting-to-know-you.captivate.fmnoepisodicGetting to Know You: Anna Bruckner, MDGetting to Know You: Anna Bruckner, MDWe’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.

]]>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.

]]>406b9c8c-24bc-49a7-8bcc-4e0da2386d46Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -050022:21nofull11Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Morgan DykmanGetting to Know You: Morgan DykmanMorgan 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.

]]>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.

]]>c7642092-1155-4fd1-8646-010d703b988fThu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -050016:01nofull215Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Michele Ramien, MDGetting to Know You: Michele Ramien, MDDr. 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.

]]>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.

]]>97d8dcb5-5b3d-4686-87cf-03f3e2f25c09Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -050019:33nofull214Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Colleen Cotton, MDGetting to Know You: Colleen Cotton, MDColleen 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 PeDRA as a research fellow in 2013 and was one of the first PeDRA Fellows. She now serves on PeDRA's Early Investigator and Meetings Committees, as well as a participant in PeDRA’s Mentorship Program as both a mentor and mentee. Be sure to watch to the end to learn more about Dr. Cotton’s unique hidden talent.

]]>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 PeDRA as a research fellow in 2013 and was one of the first PeDRA Fellows. She now serves on PeDRA's Early Investigator and Meetings Committees, as well as a participant in PeDRA’s Mentorship Program as both a mentor and mentee. Be sure to watch to the end to learn more about Dr. Cotton’s unique hidden talent.

]]>147a6a4a-63f8-43d2-aacb-ca3923dc1191Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -050014:59nofull13Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Caitlin HaskellGetting to Know You: Caitlin HaskellMeet PeDRA's newest staff member, Caitlin Haskell! Caitlin joined PeDRA in July as our first-ever Communications Manager. With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, events, and academic recruiting, Caitlin brings with her a skillset tailor-made for PeDRA. Learn more about Caitlin's role and her exciting star sightings in Nashville, TN.

]]>Meet PeDRA's newest staff member, Caitlin Haskell! Caitlin joined PeDRA in July as our first-ever Communications Manager. With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, events, and academic recruiting, Caitlin brings with her a skillset tailor-made for PeDRA. Learn more about Caitlin's role and her exciting star sightings in Nashville, TN.

]]>0677170c-a82c-41d1-b9f4-2ef1f4e32482Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -050006:46nofull12Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Joy Wan, MDGetting to Know You: Joy Wan, MDJoy Wan, MD is a pediatric dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Wan is a very active member of PeDRA, serving on PeDRA’s Early Investigator Committee and the Eczema Count Project Steering Committee. Like so many others, pediatric dermatology wasn’t high on her list when she entered medical school, but soon became her passion after her third-year rotation in dermatology. Watch to learn more about Dr. Wan and how her artistic skills earned her some serious Super Bowl swag as a child.

]]>Joy Wan, MD is a pediatric dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Wan is a very active member of PeDRA, serving on PeDRA’s Early Investigator Committee and the Eczema Count Project Steering Committee. Like so many others, pediatric dermatology wasn’t high on her list when she entered medical school, but soon became her passion after her third-year rotation in dermatology. Watch to learn more about Dr. Wan and how her artistic skills earned her some serious Super Bowl swag as a child.

]]>1a83f0fb-3561-4d0f-821a-5aca85ff474eTue, 26 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -050016:51nofull11Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Jillian Rork, MDGetting to Know You: Jillian Rork, MDJillian Rork, MD is a pediatric dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Dr. Rork is the co-founder of the PeDRA Down syndrome focused study sub-group and has a passion for treating skin diseases in children with Down syndrome. Learn more about her journey from French major to pediatric dermatologist and her love of playing music in this month’s installment of Getting to Know You!

]]>Jillian Rork, MD is a pediatric dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Dr. Rork is the co-founder of the PeDRA Down syndrome focused study sub-group and has a passion for treating skin diseases in children with Down syndrome. Learn more about her journey from French major to pediatric dermatologist and her love of playing music in this month’s installment of Getting to Know You!

]]>69b59267-3217-4437-b07d-73cd387a44c6Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -050026:14nofull210Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Carrie Coughlin, MD, MPHSGetting to Know You: Carrie Coughlin, MD, MPHSDr. Carrie Coughlin is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She is the chair of the PeDRA Outcomes Committee, serves on the PeDRA Meetings and Studies committees, and leads the Skin Tumors and Reactions to Cancer Therapies (STARC) Focused Study Group. Learn more about Dr. Coughlin and the importance of communicating PeDRA’s work outside the field of pediatric dermatology.

]]>Dr. Carrie Coughlin is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She is the chair of the PeDRA Outcomes Committee, serves on the PeDRA Meetings and Studies committees, and leads the Skin Tumors and Reactions to Cancer Therapies (STARC) Focused Study Group. Learn more about Dr. Coughlin and the importance of communicating PeDRA’s work outside the field of pediatric dermatology.

]]>29b4f03c-8940-4f20-aa87-4382f3934bbdWed, 18 May 2022 09:00:00 -050013:27nofull29Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceSpecial Episode: Getting to Know PeDRASpecial Episode: Getting to Know PeDRAThis year marks PeDRA’s 10th anniversary. For 10 years, our vibrant community has been forging relationships and conducting meaningful research to prevent, treat, and cure childhood skin diseases. Together, we are advancing the field in ways that were nothing more than dreams 10 years ago. Take a look back at what we’ve accomplished and where we’re heading in the future with PeDRA’s Executive Director, Mike Siegel, PhD.

Celebrate with us by sharing your favorite PeDRA memory right here!

]]>This year marks PeDRA’s 10th anniversary. For 10 years, our vibrant community has been forging relationships and conducting meaningful research to prevent, treat, and cure childhood skin diseases. Together, we are advancing the field in ways that were nothing more than dreams 10 years ago. Take a look back at what we’ve accomplished and where we’re heading in the future with PeDRA’s Executive Director, Mike Siegel, PhD.

Celebrate with us by sharing your favorite PeDRA memory right here!

]]>3d7291bf-87c4-4d74-9e7c-258195d0e66fThu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -050040:53nofull28Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Harper Price, MDGetting to Know You: Harper Price, MDDr. Harper Price is the Division Chief and Fellowship Director of Pediatric Dermatology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital as well as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Having been a member of PeDRA since nearly the beginning, she’s previously served on the Membership Committee and is currently serving on the Grants Committee and PeDRA’s Best Practices Task Force. Dr. Price is an avid photographer and loves animals. Watch to learn more about her great work.

]]>Dr. Harper Price is the Division Chief and Fellowship Director of Pediatric Dermatology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital as well as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Having been a member of PeDRA since nearly the beginning, she’s previously served on the Membership Committee and is currently serving on the Grants Committee and PeDRA’s Best Practices Task Force. Dr. Price is an avid photographer and loves animals. Watch to learn more about her great work.

]]>297bc865-790d-4d8d-81d9-18e1728e594cMon, 14 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -050020:49nofull27Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Megha Tollefson, MDGetting to Know You: Megha Tollefson, MDDr. Megha Tollefson is a Pediatric Dermatologist and Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic. She has served on several PeDRA committees in the past and is currently serving as Member at Large on the Board of Directors. Dr. Tollefson, like so many others in the field, has always enjoyed taking care of children. Learn how that passion translated into a career in pediatric dermatology and learn about a little piece of advice she received from her Peloton coach.

]]>Dr. Megha Tollefson is a Pediatric Dermatologist and Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic. She has served on several PeDRA committees in the past and is currently serving as Member at Large on the Board of Directors. Dr. Tollefson, like so many others in the field, has always enjoyed taking care of children. Learn how that passion translated into a career in pediatric dermatology and learn about a little piece of advice she received from her Peloton coach.

]]>c08d07ec-e2d2-4fa1-8099-f7ee9e3c5ccaWed, 16 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -050010:17nofull26Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Dr. Beth DroletGetting to Know You: Dr. Beth DroletDr. Beth Drolet is Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She’s a founding member of PeDRA, completed a term as chair of PeDRA’s Nominating Committee in 2021, and is a current member of the Best Practices Task Force. Tune in for Dr. Drolet’s perspective on leaning into failure and be sure to watch until the very end as she shares her very special hidden talent (hint – it will make you want to dance!). Watch and learn more about Dr. Drolet’s incredible career in research.

]]>Dr. Beth Drolet is Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She’s a founding member of PeDRA, completed a term as chair of PeDRA’s Nominating Committee in 2021, and is a current member of the Best Practices Task Force. Tune in for Dr. Drolet’s perspective on leaning into failure and be sure to watch until the very end as she shares her very special hidden talent (hint – it will make you want to dance!). Watch and learn more about Dr. Drolet’s incredible career in research.

]]>3d70301c-dc31-4bf6-99af-b3706458d23eThu, 20 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -050013:56nofull25Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You Staff Edition: Holly NealeGetting to Know You Staff Edition: Holly NealeHolly joined the PeDRA team in June of 2021 as the 2021 – 2022 PeDRA Fellow. Holly manages PeDRA’s four social media platforms, provides administrative support to the board of directors, and is the medical student liaison for PeDRA’s Early Investigator Committee. Holly is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Massachusetts and enjoys being a peer mentor to other medical students. When she’s not studying, supporting PeDRA, or mentoring medical students, she’s out and about seeking thrills. Listen to the very end for Holly’s most intense thrills to date.

]]>Holly joined the PeDRA team in June of 2021 as the 2021 – 2022 PeDRA Fellow. Holly manages PeDRA’s four social media platforms, provides administrative support to the board of directors, and is the medical student liaison for PeDRA’s Early Investigator Committee. Holly is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Massachusetts and enjoys being a peer mentor to other medical students. When she’s not studying, supporting PeDRA, or mentoring medical students, she’s out and about seeking thrills. Listen to the very end for Holly’s most intense thrills to date.

]]>802e9493-1848-4d6b-ab38-8d55f25c0b84Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -050018:30nofull24Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Sheila RittenbergGetting to Know You: Sheila RittenbergIn this very special Getting to Know You, we look back on how it all began with PeDRA’s first executive director, Sheila Rittenberg. She was brought on in 2013 and for six years, Sheila and the board of directors carefully laid the foundation for the organization we are today. Now, as PeDRA nears its 10th birthday, Sheila shares her personal connection to childhood skin disease and her hopes for PeDRA’s future. She also shares how she’s been able to nurture her creative side in retirement by working to produce a documentary film.

]]>In this very special Getting to Know You, we look back on how it all began with PeDRA’s first executive director, Sheila Rittenberg. She was brought on in 2013 and for six years, Sheila and the board of directors carefully laid the foundation for the organization we are today. Now, as PeDRA nears its 10th birthday, Sheila shares her personal connection to childhood skin disease and her hopes for PeDRA’s future. She also shares how she’s been able to nurture her creative side in retirement by working to produce a documentary film.

]]>302b00d9-9978-428a-93e6-85faa79090eaWed, 15 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -050037:11nofull23Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You Staff Edition: Amy Stein, PhDGetting to Know You Staff Edition: Amy Stein, PhDDr. Stein is the new PeDRA Biostatistician. Hailing from Arizona, Amy stumbled into a career in statistics near the end of her senior year as an undergraduate. One of her professors offered her a stop in the statistics graduate program at Baylor and it was there that Amy found her calling. She supports PeDRA investigators with everything from designing a stats-friendly study to teasing out data at the end of a study, all with a hands-on, energetic approach. When Dr. Stein isn’t tackling the stats, she’s baking cookies for every season with her children, and reading any book she can get her hands on.

]]>Dr. Stein is the new PeDRA Biostatistician. Hailing from Arizona, Amy stumbled into a career in statistics near the end of her senior year as an undergraduate. One of her professors offered her a stop in the statistics graduate program at Baylor and it was there that Amy found her calling. She supports PeDRA investigators with everything from designing a stats-friendly study to teasing out data at the end of a study, all with a hands-on, energetic approach. When Dr. Stein isn’t tackling the stats, she’s baking cookies for every season with her children, and reading any book she can get her hands on.

]]>de0d87af-519d-48e4-862a-182e569db1beWed, 08 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -050012:21nofull22Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Leah Lalor, MDGetting to Know: Leah Lalor, MDDr. Lalor is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is a vice chair of PeDRA’s Acne and HS Focused Study Group. Even though she had decided on dermatology as her specialty, she said she’d never be a pediatric dermatologist. That is, until she went to University of Cincinnati for her residency and fell in love with the field. Learn more about her research and be sure to listen to the very end for a special announcement.

]]>Dr. Lalor is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is a vice chair of PeDRA’s Acne and HS Focused Study Group. Even though she had decided on dermatology as her specialty, she said she’d never be a pediatric dermatologist. That is, until she went to University of Cincinnati for her residency and fell in love with the field. Learn more about her research and be sure to listen to the very end for a special announcement.

]]>d7877a81-99a1-4150-8a6d-f30ca7c06c75Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -050013:49nofull21Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know Dr. Lawrence EichenfieldGetting to Know Dr. Lawrence EichenfieldDr. Lawrence Eichenfield is a Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics and Vice-Chair of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. He’s a founding member of PeDRA and one of PeDRA’s original Co-Presidents. Dr. Eichenfield is a leader in the field of inflammatory skin disease research and has led many PeDRA studies while mentoring colleagues and trainees on many more. Learn more about Dr. Eichenfield’s career and his passion for musical theater.

]]>Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield is a Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics and Vice-Chair of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. He’s a founding member of PeDRA and one of PeDRA’s original Co-Presidents. Dr. Eichenfield is a leader in the field of inflammatory skin disease research and has led many PeDRA studies while mentoring colleagues and trainees on many more. Learn more about Dr. Eichenfield’s career and his passion for musical theater.

]]>c4db998e-e302-4c0c-96fb-04118ea85bb3Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -050019:20nofull120Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Jeff Sugarman, MD, PhDGetting to Know: Jeff Sugarman, MD, PhDDr. Jeffrey Sugarman is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a founding member of PeDRA and served on PeDRA’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee for many years. He’s also the immediate past president of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. Learn more about Dr. Sugarman and his work in pediatric dermatology research. 

]]>Dr. Jeffrey Sugarman is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a founding member of PeDRA and served on PeDRA’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee for many years. He’s also the immediate past president of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. Learn more about Dr. Sugarman and his work in pediatric dermatology research. 

]]>3d8d2f49-414d-4586-912f-18b5d33568b8Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 -050017:11nofull119Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Jenna Streicher, MDGetting to Know: Jenna Streicher, MDDr. Streicher is an Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. She’s currently co-chairing PeDRA’s Birthmarks Focused Study Group. She became interested in pediatric dermatology while in medical school at Indiana University after completing a peds derm rotation with Dr. Anita Haggstrom. Her training took her to Georgia and Pennsylvania, and she’s come full circle back to Indiana to work alongside Dr. Haggstrom. Learn more about her work with the Birthmarks Focused Study Group and why she’s been reading so much by Julia Donaldson lately.

]]>Dr. Streicher is an Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. She’s currently co-chairing PeDRA’s Birthmarks Focused Study Group. She became interested in pediatric dermatology while in medical school at Indiana University after completing a peds derm rotation with Dr. Anita Haggstrom. Her training took her to Georgia and Pennsylvania, and she’s come full circle back to Indiana to work alongside Dr. Haggstrom. Learn more about her work with the Birthmarks Focused Study Group and why she’s been reading so much by Julia Donaldson lately.

]]>0de27cc1-c46f-4424-bb54-1079957003dcTue, 18 May 2021 09:00:00 -050017:43nofull118Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Milie FangGetting to Know: Milie FangMilie Fang is finishing her fourth year of medical school at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indiana and recently matched into the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Dermatology Residency Program. Milie joined PeDRA in 2019 after attending her first PeDRA conference and presented at the 2020 virtual PeDRA Annual Conference. Learn more about Milie’s work and her multi-lingual skills!

]]>Milie Fang is finishing her fourth year of medical school at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indiana and recently matched into the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Dermatology Residency Program. Milie joined PeDRA in 2019 after attending her first PeDRA conference and presented at the 2020 virtual PeDRA Annual Conference. Learn more about Milie’s work and her multi-lingual skills!

]]>e161886a-4f24-4e09-b393-840742479340Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -050012:41nofull117Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Rony Francois, MD, PhDGetting to Know: Rony Francois, MD, PhDDr. Rony Francois is a fourth-year resident at the University of Florida.  He is currently working through a research elective at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and will be heading back to UCSF as a dermatopathology fellow soon. Dr. Francois has several research interests, but his primary focus is melanoma. Get to know more about Dr. Francois's research and his love of "spontaneous" travel.

]]>Dr. Rony Francois is a fourth-year resident at the University of Florida.  He is currently working through a research elective at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and will be heading back to UCSF as a dermatopathology fellow soon. Dr. Francois has several research interests, but his primary focus is melanoma. Get to know more about Dr. Francois's research and his love of "spontaneous" travel.

]]>7af24f1b-e648-4dec-9c36-216e9aca89d0Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -050011:24nofull116Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceStaff Edition: Heather MillerStaff Edition: Heather MillerHeather Miller joined PeDRA in 2020 as the event manager for PeDRA’s first virtual conference. She previously spent time working with the National Psoriasis Foundation and brings many years of non-profit experience to her role. Since 2020, Heather’s role with PeDRA has grown from planning the Annual Conference, to also support membership and the PeDRA Mobile app. Get to know more about Heather and her billiards hobby!

]]>Heather Miller joined PeDRA in 2020 as the event manager for PeDRA’s first virtual conference. She previously spent time working with the National Psoriasis Foundation and brings many years of non-profit experience to her role. Since 2020, Heather’s role with PeDRA has grown from planning the Annual Conference, to also support membership and the PeDRA Mobile app. Get to know more about Heather and her billiards hobby!

]]>70220e8d-013a-41c1-895e-e42d105a420cTue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -050005:00nofull115Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceStaff Edition: Katherine DevenportStaff Edition: Katherine DevenportKatherine Devenport is PeDRA's Research Coordinator. Prior to joining the PeDRA team in 2018, she was a research assistant at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She has degrees in both Biology and Biochemistry and had plans of becoming a veterinarian until pediatric dermatology research captured her heart. Get to know more about Katherine and her role and hear about her four furry friends.

]]>Katherine Devenport is PeDRA's Research Coordinator. Prior to joining the PeDRA team in 2018, she was a research assistant at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She has degrees in both Biology and Biochemistry and had plans of becoming a veterinarian until pediatric dermatology research captured her heart. Get to know more about Katherine and her role and hear about her four furry friends.

]]>2783cde6-7abb-41b6-ac79-bc75aadd0a25Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -050003:55nofull114Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceStaff Edition: Olivia DaviesStaff Edition: Olivia DaviesOlivia Davies is finishing her fourth year of medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and recently matched into Harvard-Combined Dermatology Residency Class of 2025. She is the current PeDRA Fellow and oversees PeDRA's social media and supports the Board of Directors and consensus guidelines projects. During her research fellowship year, Olivia became interested in pediatric dermatology research after being inspired by two very important PeDRA members. Get to know more about Olivia and her time spent in Spain.

]]>Olivia Davies is finishing her fourth year of medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and recently matched into Harvard-Combined Dermatology Residency Class of 2025. She is the current PeDRA Fellow and oversees PeDRA's social media and supports the Board of Directors and consensus guidelines projects. During her research fellowship year, Olivia became interested in pediatric dermatology research after being inspired by two very important PeDRA members. Get to know more about Olivia and her time spent in Spain.

]]>ce9ce137-1fad-4bd9-841c-1fea7d026585Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -050004:13nofull113Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceStaff Edition: Mike Siegel, PhDStaff Edition: Mike Siegel, PhDMike Siegel, PhD joined PeDRA as the Executive Director in 2018. He received his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Washington and got his start in dermatology research at OHSU. Following his time at OHSU he become the Senior Vice President of Research and Clinical Affairs at the National Psoriasis Foundation. It was through his work at NPF that he became acquainted with PeDRA. Get to know more about Mike, what he loves about the work he does and how he became a sandwich connoisseur.

]]>Mike Siegel, PhD joined PeDRA as the Executive Director in 2018. He received his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Washington and got his start in dermatology research at OHSU. Following his time at OHSU he become the Senior Vice President of Research and Clinical Affairs at the National Psoriasis Foundation. It was through his work at NPF that he became acquainted with PeDRA. Get to know more about Mike, what he loves about the work he does and how he became a sandwich connoisseur.

]]>7bf1940e-93ee-498a-8d83-8e93ba218872Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -050007:59nofull112Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Yvonne Chiu, MDGetting to Know: Yvonne Chiu, MDYvonne Chiu, MD is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She joined PeDRA in 2014 and founded the Connective Tissue and Autoinflammatory Disorders Focused Study Group (then a subgroup of the Inflammatory Skin Disease Workgroup). She has since served on many committees, including the Outcomes, Grants, and Early Investigator Committees. She currently co-chairs the PeDRA Meetings Committee and is a member of PeDRA’s Board of Directors. Get to know more about Dr. Chiu, her story, and how she’s mastered Google along the way!

]]>Yvonne Chiu, MD is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She joined PeDRA in 2014 and founded the Connective Tissue and Autoinflammatory Disorders Focused Study Group (then a subgroup of the Inflammatory Skin Disease Workgroup). She has since served on many committees, including the Outcomes, Grants, and Early Investigator Committees. She currently co-chairs the PeDRA Meetings Committee and is a member of PeDRA’s Board of Directors. Get to know more about Dr. Chiu, her story, and how she’s mastered Google along the way!

]]>b93f16dd-f517-4925-b07c-7275d17effa5Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -050012:01nofull111Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Jennifer Huang, MDGetting to Know: Jennifer Huang, MDDr. Jennifer Huang is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. She joined PeDRA in its infancy and helped to establish the Skin Tumors and Reactions to Cancer Therapies (STARC) Focused Study Group. She has served on many committees within the organization, including chairing the Early Investigator Committee. She's currently a member of the Board of Directors, Grants Committee and is co-chairing the Meetings Committee. Get to know more about Dr. Huang and her passion for oncodermatology.

]]>Dr. Jennifer Huang is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. She joined PeDRA in its infancy and helped to establish the Skin Tumors and Reactions to Cancer Therapies (STARC) Focused Study Group. She has served on many committees within the organization, including chairing the Early Investigator Committee. She's currently a member of the Board of Directors, Grants Committee and is co-chairing the Meetings Committee. Get to know more about Dr. Huang and her passion for oncodermatology.

]]>ca201dc3-84c2-4514-a8a7-9fe2c899860fTue, 09 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -050016:23nofull110Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Heather Brandling-Bennett, MDGetting to Know: Heather Brandling-Bennett, MDDr. Brandling-Bennett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is the chair of the PeDRA Connective Tissue and Autoinflammatory Disorders Focused Study Group. She values the PeDRA network for being a place where new ideas take shape, and "ah-ha" moments that can be shared with others. Get to know more about Dr. Brandling-Bennett and listen as she shares some thoughts on how to build a rewarding career.

]]>Dr. Brandling-Bennett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is the chair of the PeDRA Connective Tissue and Autoinflammatory Disorders Focused Study Group. She values the PeDRA network for being a place where new ideas take shape, and "ah-ha" moments that can be shared with others. Get to know more about Dr. Brandling-Bennett and listen as she shares some thoughts on how to build a rewarding career.

]]>d9f29243-cf3e-48d6-bae9-5e33d2e8e8a0Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -050012:32nofull19Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Kalyani Marathe, MDGetting to Know: Kalyani Marathe, MDDr. Kalyani Marathe is an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics. After being inspired by her physician father, she pursued science in college where she took pre-med courses while majoring in English. Her research is focused on pediatric vulvar disease and she recently started a vulvar clinic with a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Get to know more about Dr. Marathe and how her patients have shaped her views of the diseases she treats. Listen to the very end to discover her very special hidden talent!

]]>Dr. Kalyani Marathe is an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics. After being inspired by her physician father, she pursued science in college where she took pre-med courses while majoring in English. Her research is focused on pediatric vulvar disease and she recently started a vulvar clinic with a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Get to know more about Dr. Marathe and how her patients have shaped her views of the diseases she treats. Listen to the very end to discover her very special hidden talent!

]]>64ae988f-fd5d-4ddf-9028-1f9f021f96faTue, 09 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -050016:11nofull18Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceStaff Edition: David RobertsStaff Edition: David RobertsDavid Roberts joined PeDRA as the Development Director in 2019. He brings more than 15 years of experience in non-profit development to his role. He has worked in the dermatology space for some time, having previously worked at the National Psoriasis Foundation. Get to know more about David and his artistic abilities!

]]>David Roberts joined PeDRA as the Development Director in 2019. He brings more than 15 years of experience in non-profit development to his role. He has worked in the dermatology space for some time, having previously worked at the National Psoriasis Foundation. Get to know more about David and his artistic abilities!

]]>50581039-5dcd-4781-9f7a-82170a582320Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -050006:07nofull17Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Deepti Gupta, MDGetting to Know: Deepti Gupta, MDDr. Deepti Gupta is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She found her way to pediatric dermatology while in pediatric residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She's been a member of PeDRA for many years and currently serves on PeDRA's Early Investigator Committee. Get to know Dr. Gupta and learn how the PeDRA network helps her address knowledge gaps and better understand disease processes.

]]>Dr. Deepti Gupta is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She found her way to pediatric dermatology while in pediatric residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She's been a member of PeDRA for many years and currently serves on PeDRA's Early Investigator Committee. Get to know Dr. Gupta and learn how the PeDRA network helps her address knowledge gaps and better understand disease processes.

]]>b0be2c31-b6d9-4343-8763-5f7ebc6c839fTue, 12 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -050009:05nofull6Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceStaff Edition: Jenn DawsonStaff Edition: Jenn DawsonJenn Dawson brings more than 15 years of mission-based nonprofit experience to her role as PeDRA's Outreach Manager. She manages PeDRA's education program and outreach activities and supports the initiatives of the Early Investigator Committee. Get to know more about Jenn, her work, and her passion for musical theater.

]]>Jenn Dawson brings more than 15 years of mission-based nonprofit experience to her role as PeDRA's Outreach Manager. She manages PeDRA's education program and outreach activities and supports the initiatives of the Early Investigator Committee. Get to know more about Jenn, her work, and her passion for musical theater.

]]>04abfe63-7cc9-4617-8026-6282d6c480a6Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -050007:35nofull15Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Ilona Frieden, MDGetting to Know: Ilona Frieden, MDDr. Ilona Frieden is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco, a founding member of PeDRA, and is PeDRA's current President. She's a recognized leader in the field, having mentored many PeDRA members and inspired countless others in pediatric dermatology. Get to know Dr. Frieden and the important role that mentorship has played in her career.

]]>Dr. Ilona Frieden is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco, a founding member of PeDRA, and is PeDRA's current President. She's a recognized leader in the field, having mentored many PeDRA members and inspired countless others in pediatric dermatology. Get to know Dr. Frieden and the important role that mentorship has played in her career.

]]>98b9813c-978c-4df8-8d01-260eb4c91762Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -050014:11nofull4Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Lisa Arkin, MDGetting to Know: Lisa Arkin, MDDr. Lisa Arkin is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Arkin is a long-time PeDRA member and serves as the chair for PeDRA's Early Investigator Committee. She also oversees programming for PeDRA's Annual Early Investigator Forum which takes place alongside the PeDRA Annual Conference. Get to know Dr. Arkin and how her experience on September 11, 2001 changed her career path forever.

]]>Dr. Lisa Arkin is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Arkin is a long-time PeDRA member and serves as the chair for PeDRA's Early Investigator Committee. She also oversees programming for PeDRA's Annual Early Investigator Forum which takes place alongside the PeDRA Annual Conference. Get to know Dr. Arkin and how her experience on September 11, 2001 changed her career path forever.

]]>949b72a0-68b7-496c-bed8-6889f1bada29Thu, 10 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -050013:31nofull3Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know: Kelly Cordoro, MDGetting to Know: Kelly Cordoro, MDDr. Kelly Cordoro is a Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. She is one of PeDRA's founding members, having been at the whiteboard when the acronym “PeDRA” was decided. Dr. Cordoro is a world leader in the field of pediatric psoriasis and serves as chair of the Pediatric Dermatology COVID-19 Response Task Force. Get to know more about Dr. Cordoro, her story, and how her physics professor helped put her on the path to pediatric dermatology!

]]>Dr. Kelly Cordoro is a Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. She is one of PeDRA's founding members, having been at the whiteboard when the acronym “PeDRA” was decided. Dr. Cordoro is a world leader in the field of pediatric psoriasis and serves as chair of the Pediatric Dermatology COVID-19 Response Task Force. Get to know more about Dr. Cordoro, her story, and how her physics professor helped put her on the path to pediatric dermatology!

]]>925520ea-da2b-4ba3-bbb3-3cc61d5ca52eFri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -050011:57nofull2Pediatric Dermatology Research AllianceGetting to Know You: Randy Ko, MD, PhD CandidateGetting to Know You: Randy Ko, MD, PhD CandidateRandy Ko is an MD, PhD candidate at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He was inspired to go into pediatric dermatology after struggling with his own dermatologic issues while growing up. Get to know more about Randy and how he's applying advice he received from his dad to his everyday life.

]]>Randy Ko is an MD, PhD candidate at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He was inspired to go into pediatric dermatology after struggling with his own dermatologic issues while growing up. Get to know more about Randy and how he's applying advice he received from his dad to his everyday life.

]]>eb06f5ad-384d-45d8-955c-8f32d4d51637Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -050008:59nofull11Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance