10th Annual Cure JM Medical Symposium

10th Symposium for Clinicians and Researchers - Juvenile Dermatomyositis


The 10th Annual Cure JM Medical Symposium in partnership with Duke University happened May 13th, 2023, virtually, with presentations from world-leading researchers and clinicians on advancements in basic research, translational studies, and best practice clinical care in juvenile dermatomyositis.

For clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals unable to attend the event, we are honored to share the full virtual symposium recording. This video features presentations in order, with the recording separating each presentation topic into YouTube chapters.

3.0 CME Credits are available through Duke University by watching the recording.

Additional peer support resources for clinicians of juvenile myositis patients and families can be found at www.curejm.org/clinicians.

For questions regarding the Cure JM Medical Symposium, please email Andrew Heaton, CSO, Cure JM Foundation, at andrew.heaton@curejm.org.

Affordable and Accessible Treatments for JM

Affordable and Accessible Treatments for JM

Two special guest speakers, Michelle Vogel, MPA, IV Solutions RX, and Laurel Cherwin, BSN, RN, IgCN, Octapharma, shared information on navigating affordable treatments and care for JM patients.

Research Achievements

A task that seemed daunting 20 years ago, to change the world for patients diagnosed with juvenile myositis, is now within our reach.

Ways to help your kids and yourself cope living with JM

Cure JM Mental Health Coordinator, Suzanne Edison discusses ways to help your kids and yourself cope living with JM. Learn about emotional and behavioral challenges that often come with chronic diseases like juvenile myositis and ways to help patients and caregivers cope.

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