In honor of Diagnosis Days during Myositis Awareness Month this May, join us for a special Café Chat focused on Dermatomyositis (DM). This relaxed, informal gathering is a space to connect with others who truly understand the DM journey. We’ll be sharing stories of the day we were diagnosed—the moments, emotions, and experiences that shaped...
As part of Myositis Awareness Month, The Myositis Association (TMA) invites you to a special Diagnosis Day Ask the Expert webinar focused on Polymyositis (PM) and Overlap Myositis (OM). This program will feature Chet Oddis, MD, a leading myositis specialist, who will provide expert insights into diagnosis, disease management, current treatment approaches, and emerging...
In honor of Diagnosis Days during Myositis Awareness Month this May, join us for a special Café Chat focused on Polymyositis & Overlap Myositis (OM). This relaxed, informal gathering is a space to connect with others who truly understand your myositis journey. We’ll be sharing stories of the day we were diagnosed—the moments, emotions, and...
Join us for a special community screening of Diagnosis Denied, a powerful investigative documentary series from 11Alive Investigates and NBC affiliates across the country, examining why U.S. veterans diagnosed with inclusion body myositis (IBM) are so often denied VA disability benefits. Through reporting from coast to coast, the series uncovers patterns in claim denials, gaps...
As part of Myositis Awareness Month, The Myositis Association (TMA) invites you to a special Diagnosis Day Ask the Expert webinar focused on Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). This program will feature a leading myositis specialist, who will provide expert insights into diagnosis, disease management, current treatment approaches, and emerging research. Next, we will come together...
As part of Myositis Awareness Month, The Myositis Association (TMA) invites you to a special Diagnosis Day Ask the Expert webinar focused on Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). This program will feature a leading myositis specialist, Dr. Jens Schmidt, who will provide expert insights into diagnosis, disease management, current treatment approaches, and emerging research. This webinar...
In honor of Diagnosis Days during Myositis Awareness Month this May, join us for a special Café Chat focused on Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). This relaxed, informal gathering is a space to connect with others who truly understand the IMNM journey. We’ll be sharing stories of the day we were diagnosed—the moments, emotions, and experiences...
As we close out Myositis Awareness Month, join us for a special webinar focused on empowering individuals living with myositis to explore the world of assistive technology — and how it can help you live more independently, comfortably, and fully. We are thrilled to welcome Monique Chabot, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, SCEM, CLIPP, CAPS, Associate...
What if a powerful part of your immune system could hold new clues to understanding — and potentially treating — myositis? Natural Killer (NK) cells are a specialized type of immune cell designed to recognize and eliminate harmful or abnormal cells in the body. Researchers are now studying how NK cells behave in myositis...
Get ready for something special! Join us for an exciting edition of The Myositis Association's Meet & Greet Leadership Series — this time, we're turning the spotlight on MyoCon 2026! Hosted by TMA Executive Director Paula Eichenbrenner, this can't-miss event goes beyond your typical Q&A. We're bringing in special guests who will share their unique...
Join Dr. Prateek Gandiga, a leading expert in dermatomyositis (DM), for a discussion on patient experiences in the VALOR trial, the largest study ever conducted for adults with DM. Explore what patients reported with an investigational once-daily oral medication about their symptoms, daily activities, quality of life, and overall well-being. Understand what these findings may...
For those with DM, PM, NM and with or without ILD. Join us for an informative and supportive Ask the Expert webinar featuring Dr. Robert Hallowell, Director, Interstitial Lung Disease Program Director, Pulmonary Ambulatory Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital. This session will explore key aspects of diagnosis, treatment options, and symptom management for individuals affected...