PeDRA Pearls

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 into a rich and varied research portfolio...

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 into healthcare technology. In a previous...

In this episode, nurse practitioner Nichole Halliburton from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital shares practical, real-world guidance on managing epidermolysis bullosa (EB). She breaks down EB subtypes, key stages of wound...

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 inspiring journey from pediatrics to pediatric...

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 patients. Dr. Shoch and Dr. Castelo-Soccio share...

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 also touches on the hygiene and...

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 surrounding pediatric hyperhidrosis...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...