Join us to hear from Dr. Polly Ferguson, Director, Pediatric Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology; Department of Pediatrics University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine to discuss all things CRMO and specifically what we know about the cause of this rare rheumatic disease.
We will also be joined by guest emcee, Dr. Lori Tucker, Clinical Professor in Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology, BC Children’s Hospital, University of British Columbia who will share a bit about a new CRMO research group in Canada. Bring your questions for the live Q+A! And, as always, this session will be translated live into French.
Dr. Polly Ferguson
Dr. Polly Ferguson received her medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed her training at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. In 2002, she joined the faculty at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine where she is currently the Marjorie K. Lamb Professor of Pediatrics, Director of Pediatric Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology and Executive Vice Chair at the University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics.
Her research focuses on uncovering the genetic and immunologic basis of autoinflammatory disease, particularly those that affect the bone, as well as understanding the role of inflammation in neurologic disease. She has identified several genes that cause sterile osteomyelitis and has translated findings into effective treatment. She has nearly 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts, plus book chapters, group publications and commentaries. Her work has been cited more than 5500 times.
Sheila Grant, Parent Speaker
Sheila lives with her family in Qualicum Beach, BC. Two of Sheila’s teenage sons, Nolan and Blair, live with Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) and attend BC Children’s Hospital for their care. Despite being diagnosed at different times and with different initial symptoms, both Nolan and Blair now live very active lifestyles and enjoy the outdoors! To learn more about Sheila’s family’s experience with CRMO in advance of the webinar, click here!
