Getting to Know You Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance

We’re kicking off Season Three of Getting to Know You with PeDRA's President, Anna Bruckner, MD! Dr. Bruckner is a professor of dermatology and pediatric dermatologist at the University of Colorado. As one of PeDRA’s original founding members, she has served on countless committees over the years and is excited about her new role as the PeDRA President for the 2022-2024 term. Her dedication to research, particularly focused on epidermolysis bullosa, is making an impact in the field of pediatric dermatology and patient care. Watch now to learn more about her research and path to pediatric dermatology.

Morgan Dykman is the 2022-23 PeDRA Fellow. After becoming a PeDRA in late 2021, Morgan made quick work of networking and collaborating on projects with her mentor, Dr. Jillian Rork. Now, as the PeDRA Fellow, Morgan supports Executive Committee meetings, and board meetings, and is even leading an internal research project all about PeDRA’s connections. Watch to learn more about what led to Morgan’s passion for pediatric dermatology research.

Dr. Michele Ramien has been a member of PeDRA for many years. She currently chairs the PeDRA Meetings Committee and serves as a co-leader for the newly created Drugs and Bugs Focused Study Group. Watch to learn more about Dr. Ramien's path to research through PeDRA.

Colleen Cotton, MD is a Pediatric Dermatologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Dr. Cotton joined PeDRA as a research fellow in 2013 and was one of the first PeDRA Fellows. She now serves on PeDRA's Early Investigator and Meetings Committees, as well as a participant in PeDRA’s Mentorship Program as both a mentor and mentee. Be sure to watch to the end to learn more about Dr. Cotton’s unique hidden talent.

Meet PeDRA's newest staff member, Caitlin Haskell! Caitlin joined PeDRA in July as our first-ever Communications Manager. With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, events, and academic recruiting, Caitlin brings with her a skillset tailor-made for PeDRA. Learn more about Caitlin's role and her exciting star sightings in Nashville, TN.

Joy Wan, MD is a pediatric dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Wan is a very active member of PeDRA, serving on PeDRA’s Early Investigator Committee and the Eczema Count Project Steering Committee. Like so many others, pediatric dermatology wasn’t high on her list when she entered medical school, but soon became her passion after her third-year rotation in dermatology. Watch to learn more about Dr. Wan and how her artistic skills earned her some serious Super Bowl swag as a child.