PeDRA at SID - Key Takeaways from the 2026 Meeting

About this episode

The episode recaps key themes from the SID meeting, discussing emerging trends in dermatology research and the future of pediatric dermatology.

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 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) meeting. They discuss emerging trends in dermatology research, including the growing role of genetics, molecular diagnostics, multi-omics, and biologic therapies, as well as highlights from PeDRA’s featured session on vascular anomalies, rare skin diseases, and RIME. The conversation also explores the importance of patient advocacy, collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists, and the exciting future of pediatric dermatology research. Announcements: Register for the Epidermolysis Bullosa webinar with Dr. Peter Marinkovich Register for the 14th PeDRA Annual Conference

People in this episode

Host: Jenn Dawson

Guests: Mike Siegel, Dr. Marcia Hogeling

Topics covered

• dermatology research
• genetics
• molecular diagnostics
• multi-omics
• biologic therapies
• patient advocacy
• collaboration in research

Keywords

• pediatric dermatology
• SID meeting
• vascular anomalies
• rare skin diseases
• RIME
• biologic therapies
• patient advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Society for Investigative Dermatology, PeDRA, Epidermolysis Bullosa, PeDRA Annual Conference

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