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PeDRAs Annual Conference Recap

Dawn Siegel, PeDRA Conference Chair, said “I think what is so unique about this

PeDRA Announces
meeting is the sense that we are forging new ground. We are change-makers, taking the

reins and shaping the research necessary to make a difference for our patients. This is
Membership Program!
empowering for each and every one of us at the meeting.”

Attendees submitted 39 abstracts on projects, which were highlighted in a special

poster session. Attendees rotated in groups through the posters in a “speed networking” Formal membership in PeDRA is now open

fashion. Jeff Sugarman, SPD V.P. of Research, was so wowed by the projects that he ro- for pediatric dermatology physicians, sci-

entists, trainees, and other healthcare pro-
tated through twice! Occurring the irst evening of the conference, this whet attendees’
fessionals!
appetites for the more detailed discussions of projects to follow in the break-out groups

during the weekend. For a lavor of studies reviewed and their scope and range, please
Join PeDRA - even if you are a SPD member. PeDRA provides
see the Research Corner in this newsletter. Membership in PeDRA was also formally
a formal mechanism to work with other pediatric dermatolo-

opened at the conference and PeDRA leaders updated attendees on the organizational
gists on research, and is an important way to advance our
work accomplished this last year.
ield!
All through the weekend, attendees talked in side conversations about how power-

Questions? Please contact Sheila Rittenberg, Acting
ful study ideas can become a reality with energetic people coming together under the

PeDRA banner. Cornering PeDRA Co-Chairs Amy Paller and Larry Eichenield en route to Executive Director, sheila.rittenberg@gmail.com.

a session they chimed in, “This is living proof that the power of one is absolutely multi-

plied many fold when people are linked together in collaborative work. PeDRA rocks!”
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To apply for membership in PeDRA, please visit http://pedraresearch.org/membership- Deadlines for Submissions

info or contact Sheila Rittenberg, sheila.rittenberg@gmail.com.

 Cases of the Year Submissions - January 24, 2015

PeDRA Annual Conference organizing committee members:

Keith Choate, MD, Ph.D. (Co-Principal Investigator), Amy Paller, MS, MD, Dawn Siegel, MD  Pediatric Dermatology Residents/Fellows Research Award

(Conference Chair), Joyce Teng, MD, Ph.D., Wynnis Tom, MD (Co-Principal Investigator and May 1, 2015 at 5:00 pm (EST)

Conference Co-Chair), Mary Williams, MD (Conference Co-Chair)
 Pediatric Dermatology Research Grants

➢ William Weston Research Award - May 1, 2015

PeDRA Acting Executive Director: Sheila Rittenbergsheila.rittenberg@gmail.com, 503-381-5950.
➢
The Pilot Project Award - May 1, 2015

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SPD Mentorship Grant Awards Program - May 1, 2015

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