Annual conference focused on pediatric skin diseases
Official title: 2024 Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) Annual Conference
Funded at Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, INC · NIH-10998894 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is all about helping kids with skin problems by bringing together experts to share ideas and find better treatments, so that doctors can help children feel better and healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $74,999 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AR084855-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10998894 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are children aged 0-11 years with various skin disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with adult-onset skin conditions or those outside the pediatric age range may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This conference aims to address the challenges faced in pediatric dermatology, including the lack of FDA-approved treatments and the need for more research. It will bring together experts to share knowledge, identify research priorities, and develop innovative projects to improve the health outcomes of children with skin disorders. Attendees will participate in lectures, discussions, and training sessions designed to enhance their understanding and capabilities in pediatric dermatology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this conference could lead to improved treatments and care strategies for children suffering from skin diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences organized by PeDRA have successfully advanced pediatric dermatology research and fostered collaborations among experts in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, INC
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Siegel, Michael — Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, INC
- Study coordinator: Siegel, Michael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.