Conferences & Summits

Never attended a TMA conference before or just want to connect with TMA staff, special guests and fellow attendees beforehand? Please join this orientation session that will help you get the most out of your MyoCon experience! This 30-minute session will be followed by an hour-long opportunity to get to know fellow conference attendees in...

Want to raise awareness for myositis or share your story with a wider audience? This session will walk you through the basics of media pitching—from identifying the right outlets and contacts to crafting compelling pitches that grab attention. You’ll learn what journalists look for in a story, how to shape your message for different audiences,...

Getting the right amount and type of protein can help preserve muscle, improve energy, and support overall well-being for those with myositis. In this session, you’ll learn: Why protein matters for people with muscle disease How much protein you really need The best sources of protein for strength and healing Simple ways to add more...

Come together with your myositis family for a fun culinary experience! You can join in from any home kitchen as we make two delicious, anti-inflammatory, and dysphagia-friendly recipes: Golden Turmeric Carrot & Coconut Velouté and Chai-Spiced Almond Milk Panna Cotta. You can cook along or just watch! Special guest TMA Board Treasurer Chip Galloway will kick things off...

10:15 – 11:30am ET (9:15am CT in Dallas) “Living Well With Autoimmune Diseases: A Rheumatologist’s Guide for Taking Charge of your Health” Live from MyoCon in Dallas! Anyone across the globe can connect at no cost, thanks to our sponsors AstraZeneca and Cabaletta Bio. Presented by: Julius Birnbaum, MD, MHS, Associate Professor, Division of Rheumatology, University of Pittsburgh...

Want to keep the MyoCon momentum going or just want to connect with TMA staff, special guests and fellow attendees after our time together in Dallas? Please join this conference reunion that will help you stay connected with your new friends! This 30 minute session will be followed by an opportunity to get to know...

Register Here Join The Myositis Association and the University of Kansas Medical Center for a free virtual regional conference designed for individuals living with myositis—including inclusion body myositis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, anti-synthetase syndrome, and overlap syndromes. Patients, care partners, family members, and friends are all welcome to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to...