TMA’s Ask the Expert webinar series gives members of the myositis community direct access to leading experts in the field. Each session features a trusted medical professional who answers your questions about specific types of myositis, treatment options, research developments, and disease management. August’s Ask the Expert webinar features Iazsmin Bauer Ventura, MD, a clinician...
Register Here 💬 Your questions, answered by a myositis expert! Ask the Expert with Dr. Astia AllenzaraJoin us on Monday, September 8 at 12:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CEST for a special Ask the Expert session featuring Astia Allenzara, MD, MSCR, an internist and rheumatologist at UNC Chapel Hill. Dr. Allenzara’s work focuses on...
Register Here Clinical trials are conducted to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of medical interventions to ensure that treatments brought to market are based on robust evidence and provide benefits to patients. This session will explore lessons from history (both good and bad), global standards for clinical studies, the drug development process, and what...
Register now to reserve your spot! Join us for an exclusive, interactive session with neurologist Elie Naddaf, MD, a Mayo Clinic specialist in neuromuscular diseases and current member of TMA's Medical Advisory Board. In this edition of our Ask the Expert series—designed to give the myositis community direct access to leading voices in diagnosis, treatment,...
Inscrivez-vous ici Le 4 novembre à 18 h, heure d'Europe centrale, joignez-vous à nous pour une séance dynamique et informative destinée aux personnes francophones touchées par la myosite, aux proches aidants et aux professionnels. Animée par Fiona Ratkoff, membre de TMA, notre experte sera Valérie LeClair, MD. Elle partagera des stratégies pratiques, répondra à vos...
Register Here Join us for an informative and supportive Ask the Expert webinar featuring Dr. Suur Biliciler, a specialist in neuromuscular disorders and myositis care. This session will explore key aspects of diagnosis, treatment options, and symptom management for individuals affected by myositis. Dr. Biliciler will share her clinical insights and answer audience questions in...
Register Here Join us for an informative webinar on the results of the VALOR study, which tested an investigational, once-daily oral medication for adults with dermatomyositis (DM) in the largest DM clinical trial ever conducted. In this 30-minute session, rheumatologist Dr. Iazsmin Ventura (University of Chicago) will review the study findings and what they could...
Register Here Join The Myositis Association for an in-depth discussion on the role of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in the treatment of myositis. Dr. Prateek Gandiga, Associate Professor of Medicine at Emory University and Senior Physician at Emory Clinic, will share his clinical experience and research insights on how IVIG can help manage autoimmune muscle diseases....
Register Here Join TMA for our next Myositis Research Insights webinar, featuring Dr. Erin Wilfong, a leading expert in autoimmune muscle disease. Dr. Wilfong will share updates from her latest research and discuss how these findings may impact the understanding and treatment of myositis. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of the...
Register Here Join us for a special webinar featuring Dr. Andrew Beaton as he provides a clear and accessible overview of the JASMINE Clinical Study. This session will help members of the myositis community better understand the study’s goals, design, and potential impact, as well as what participation may entail. Whether you’re a patient, care...
Register Here Join TMA for an interactive, Ask the Expert Q&A with Dr. Kendrea Garand, a board-certified specialist in swallowing and speech-language pathology. This session will focus entirely on your questions about speech, voice, and swallowing challenges in myositis—how to recognize them, when to ask for an evaluation, and practical tips that help you eat,...
Register Here In this 60-minute session, we will define and explore what Mindfulness and Self-Compassion are and how they can reduce pain and discomfort, reduce stress, and enhance our ability to live a life beyond simply struggling with our illness and pain. The workshop will include an overview of the subject matter, guided meditation, and...