TMA is excited to bring our beloved Ask the Expert series to our Arabic-speaking community! Join us for a special session with Dr. Elie Naddaf, a neurologist and myositis specialist, who will answer your questions in Arabic. This is your chance to get clear, expert answers to the questions that matter most to you —...
Have myositis questions for a neurologist? Now's your chance to ask one of the field's leading specialists. Join us for a special Ask the Expert session featuring Conrad C. Weihl, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and a neurologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Weihl focuses his practice...
For many veterans living with myositis, staying independent at home while managing a complex health condition can be a challenge — especially when daily tasks like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, or mobility become harder to manage alone. Veteran Directed Care (VDC) is a VA program designed to help eligible veterans remain safely in their own...
MIHRA Foundation is pleased to host the NIH/NIEHS Environmental Autoimmunity Group who are conducting FAST for DM — the Fatty Acid Supplementation Trial for Dermatomyositis. FAST for DM is an NIH clinical trial studying whether omega-3 fatty acid (fish oil) supplementation, together with a healthy study diet, can reduce dermatomyositis disease activity and improve strength,...
The emergency department can be overwhelming—especially when you're living with a rare disease like myositis. From missed infusions and infections to disease flares and unrelated emergencies, patients often face unique challenges that aren't always well understood by ER staff. In this session, an Emergency Medicine PA living with dermatomyositis shares both clinical expertise and personal...
Being a care partner is a journey of love, commitment, and resilience. Join Christina Keys, CEO and Founder of Keys for Caregiving, for this virtual session focused on creating balance, practicing kindness toward ourselves, and building the connections that help us thrive. Christina will offer encouragement and practical insights to support care partners' own well-being...
New to MyoCon or just want a refresher? Join us for this virtual "Know Before You Go" session designed to help you feel confident and connected before you arrive in St. Louis. We'll start with a short presentation covering what you need to know before conference: what to expect onsite, how to navigate the schedule,...
Join us for a live Ask the Expert webinar with Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar, a globally recognized leader in neuromuscular disease and one of the foremost authorities on myositis. Dr. Mozaffar will field your questions on all forms of myositis — including dermatomyositis, polymyositis, inclusion body myositis, immmune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, and antisynthetase syndrome — drawing on...
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Join us for a live Ask the Expert webinar focused on speech and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in myositis, featuring Dr. Georgia Malandraki, a member of The Myositis Association's Medical Advisory Board and an expert in swallowing disorders. Dysphagia is one of the most challenging and under-discussed symptoms of myositis, affecting communication, nutrition, and quality of...
MyoCon may be over, but the connections don't have to end there! Join us for this virtual reunion to reflect on the conference and keep the momentum going with the friends you made in St. Louis. We'll kick off with a 30-minute recap presentation looking back at MyoCon 2026 — highlights, key takeaways, and a...
Have myositis questions for a rheumatologist? Now's your chance to get expert insight in a relaxed, open format. Join us for a special Ask the Expert session featuring Christopher Mecoli, MD, MHS, Associate Professor of Medicine; Director of Research Operations and Physician Lead for the Myositis Precision Center of Excellence at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Christopher...