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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert Speech and Swallowing Edition
DESCRIPTION: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 life. Dr. Malandraki will answer your questions on the causes of swallowing difficulty in myositis\, evaluation and treatment approaches\, exercise-based and telehealth rehabilitation options\, and strategies for managing speech and swallowing changes day to day. Bring your questions for one of the field’s leading researchers and clinicians in dysphagia care. \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/ask-the-expert-speech-and-swallowing-edition/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:MyoCon Reunion & Staying Acquainted (virtual session)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’ll kick off with a 30-minute recap presentation looking back at MyoCon 2026 — highlights\, key takeaways\, and a chance to relive some of the best moments from the conference together. \nThen\, we’ll break into small group rooms by diagnosis type for 30 minutes of “staying acquainted” time. Reconnect with the folks in your diagnosis-specific breakout from Conference Orientation\, share how you’re feeling post-conference\, and keep building the friendships and support networks you started at MyoCon. \nWhether you attended in person\, joined virtually\, or are just looking to stay connected with your myositis community\, come reminisce\, reconnect\, and keep the MyoCon spirit alive! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/myocon-reunion-staying-acquainted-virtual-session/
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert featuring Dr. Chris Mecoli
DESCRIPTION:Have myositis questions for a rheumatologist? Now’s your chance to get expert insight in a relaxed\, open format. \nJoin 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. \nDr. Christopher Mecoli is a physician-scientist in the Division of Rheumatology. He is a graduate of New Jersey Medical School and received a Master’s degree in clinical investigation from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He pursued internship and residency training at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia\, after which he completed a fellowship in rheumatology at Johns Hopkins. \nDr. Mecoli serves as the Director of Research Operations and Physician Lead for the Myositis Precision Center of Excellence. Dr. Mecoli’s research focus includes the association between cancer and myositis\, development of myositis patient-reported outcome measures\, and autoantibodies. \n  \nThank you to our webinar sponsor Bristol Myers Squibb. \nRegister Here \nTMA’s Ask the Expert series is our most popular webinar series. It provides an opportunity for our community to get answers to their burning questions from an expert who likely has more knowledge than their doctor. This is also a chance for the community to meet a member of TMA’s expert Medical Advisory Board or another distinguished member of the myositis medical community.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/ask-the-expert-featuring-dr-chris-mecoli/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Myositis Research Insights: Gut and Microbiome in Myositis
DESCRIPTION:What role might the trillions of microbes in our gut play in myositis? Join The Myositis Association for the next webinar in our Myositis Research Insights series\, featuring Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine of Johns Hopkins University. \nDr. Christopher-Stine will discuss her research into the gut microbiome and its potential connection to myositis\, a project made possible by support from a TMA research grant. She will explain what the microbiome is\, why researchers are looking at it in autoimmune disease\, what her team is studying\, and what the work could mean for understanding and\, ultimately\, treating myositis. \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/myositis-research-insights-gut-and-microbiome-in-myositis/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Mental Health Edition with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Christopher Graham
DESCRIPTION:Living with myositis affects more than your muscles. The uncertainty of a rare disease\, changes in physical ability\, chronic fatigue\, pain\, and the strain on relationships and daily life can all take a toll on emotional wellbeing. These challenges are real\, common\, and worth talking about. \nJoin us for a special Mental Health Edition of Ask the Expert with Dr. Christopher Graham\, a member of The Myositis Association’s Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Graham will answer your questions about the emotional side of living with myositis\, including coping with a new or ongoing diagnosis\, managing stress and anxiety\, adjusting to change\, and finding support that works for you. \nThis is your opportunity to ask questions directly\, in a supportive setting. Patients\, family members\, and caregivers are all welcome. \nSubmit your questions in advance when you register\, or ask live during the session. \n[Register Now] \nThis webinar is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health care. If you are in crisis\, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988 in the US) or your local emergency services.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/ask-the-expert-mental-health-edition-with-clinical-psychologist-dr-christopher-graham/
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