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Rheumatologist, research in Myositis & Interstitial lung disease, medical director, Myositis Center, Professor of Medicine, @UPMC @pittrheum

 Pittsburgh, PA
Joined December 2013
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IIMagine what's next in myositis care. Join me, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine (@DrLisaCS) & Dr. Julie Paik (@JuliePaikMD) at #ACR2026 on 11/10 at 5:30 PM EST (live) or 11/18 at 7 PM EST (virtual) with @PeerView: bit.ly/Myositis26-T
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University of Pittsburgh/UPMC: 1-year ACGME-recognized Myositis Fellowship starts July 2027. Rheumatology, Neurology, Pulmonary & Dermatology trained applicants worldwide. Visa assistance. Apply by Dec 2026 for 2027–28; interviews Nov/Dec 2026. Info: [email protected] #Myositis
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Myositis docs and researchers - Join MCTC event at ACR 2026 ! Looking forward to excellent panel discussions on @valorforDM , Alkivia, Nerandomilast, Cellular therapies in myositis, and Peds Rheum during MCTC meeting at ACR.
MCTC myositis@MctcMyositisOct 21
📢 Join us at MCTC at ACR Convergence 2026! 📅 November 9 | 5–7 PM EST 📍 Hyatt Regency, Orlando Explore ongoing research, clinical trials, and collaborations in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. 🔗 eventbrite.com/e/mctc-at-acr… #ACR26 #Myositis #MCTC
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Join today to hear complex cases of myositis and management from @Myositis_India at 8 am EST. Register below !
Rohit Aggarwal@docrotaOct 15
Exciting initiative by @MyositisIndia! Enigmatic Case Presentation Competition 2026 – Part I with 14 shortlisted presenters. 📅 Oct 18 | 5:30 PM IST | Virtual Join rheumatologists, fellows & trainees! Register: forms.gle/a6pk7sz9FXSjifkp8 #Rheumatology #Myositis #MyositisIndia
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Myositis patients - Please consider to join this global research endeavor on myositis ! No travel or visits needed. This a simple survey study.
My Pacer@MyPacerStudyOct 13
Living with myositis? Join global research from your phone 🌍 My PACER Study (Univ of Pittsburgh) is 100% remote. No clinic visits, just a short questionnaire every 6 months via the MyCap app. Open to adults with myositis - mypacerstudy.org #Myositis #RareDisease
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Exciting initiative by @MyositisIndia! Enigmatic Case Presentation Competition 2026 – Part I with 14 shortlisted presenters. 📅 Oct 18 | 5:30 PM IST | Virtual Join rheumatologists, fellows & trainees! Register: forms.gle/a6pk7sz9FXSjifkp8 #Rheumatology #Myositis #MyositisIndia
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Rohit Aggarwal@docrotaOct 12
Delighted to announce that Dr. Zechen Ma has joined UPMC’s Myositis Fellowship Program for 2026-2027! With training from McMaster, Alberta, and Toronto, she brings a strong clinical foundation. We look forward to supporting her in advancing myositis care. #Myositis #Rheumatology xitter.cf/docrota/status/2109729…
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Delighted to announce that Dr. Zechen Ma has joined UPMC’s Myositis Fellowship Program for 2026-2027! With training from McMaster, Alberta, and Toronto, she brings a strong clinical foundation. We look forward to supporting her in advancing myositis care. #Myositis #Rheumatology xitter.cf/docrota/status/2109729…
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Join on Wednesday at 10 am EST. Become a member if you are not - join for free.
MCTC myositis@MctcMyositisSep 29
Inviting all MCTC members to join the 2026 General Body Meeting and discover the latest updates and upcoming developments in myositis clinical trials and research.
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Join MCTC on CAR-T
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Looking forward to MCTC CAR-T webinar @MctcMyositis Join us for “Latest Advances in CAR T-Cell Therapy for Inflammatory Myopathies,” featuring Dr. Vikas Majithia and moderated by Dr. Mathilde Bandeira. 📅 September 25, 2026 ⏰ 10 AM ET 🔗 lnkd.in/eZH-WTq9 #Myositis #CAR

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🚨#Myositis Breaking News: FDA approves the 1st-ever oral targeted therapy for #Dermatomyositis — brepocitinib (Lisraya), a JAK1/TYK2 inhibitor. With Brepo + IVIG now approved, it’s time to reduce our reliance on long-term steroids. Big step forward ! 🎉 fda.gov/news-events/press-an…

FDA Approves First Oral Drug Indicated to Treat Dermatomyositis in Adults

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lisraya (brepocitinib) tablets for the treatment of dermatomyositis in adults.

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Novel tx for Myositis : After IVIG (ProDERM by Octapharma) & Brepocitinib (Valor by Priovant) in DM, for the first time we have highly positive phase 3 trial for IMNM & DM. Efgartogimod SQ (anti-FcRN) showed significant improvement in IMNM & DM vs. PBO. argenx.com/news/2026/press-r…
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MCTC Webinar: CAR-T Cell Therapy Advances in Inflammatory Myopathies Join Dr. Vikas Majithia (Mayo Clinic Jacksonville) one with most experience in CAR-T, moderated by Dr. Matilde Bandeira, for the research updates. 📅 Sept. 25, 2026 | 10 AM EST #CART #Myositis #MCTC #Research xitter.cf/docrota/status/2082210…
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🧠 Living with myositis? You can help advance research-right from your phone, anywhere in the world Join My PACER Registry, a global myositis study by the University of Pittsburgh. 🔗 mypacerstudy.org #Myositis #Dermatomyositis #Polymyositis #MyositisResearch #RareDisease
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Myositis India invites MD/DNB/DM/DrNB trainees to participate in the Enigmatic Case Presentation Competition 2026. Submit a 300-word abstract on an interesting myositis-related case. Winners will be felicitated at IRACON 2026. Deadline: 15 Jul 2026. #MyositisIndia #IRACON2026
Myositis India@Myositis_IndiaJun 17
Medical trainees, present your interesting myositis case before the Stalwarts of Rheumatology! Myositis India invites submissions for the 2026 Enigmatic Case Presentation Competition. Open to MD, DNB, DM & DrNB trainees. Deadline: 15-07-2026 Email: [email protected]
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Rohit Aggarwal retweeted
Myositis India@Myositis_IndiaMay 29
#PatientStories Meet Mr Prashant Varma, our braveheart volunteer, diagnosed with myositis in 2020 after visiting multiple doctors. For him, finally getting a diagnosis was bittersweet. Register: myositisindia.org/register Donate: myositisindia.org/donate #MyositisIndia @docrota
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Rohit Aggarwal retweeted
Myositis India@Myositis_IndiaMay 30
This Myositis Awareness Month, we share the inspiring journey of our ambassador @Samanthaprabhu2 , who faced Myositis with courage and continues to inspire patients, caregivers, & supporters. @Myositis_India is here for you at every step. Donate: myositisindia.org/donate @docrota
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Join Myositis India for the Physician Webinar on “Interferons in IIM” on 31 May 2026 | 8 PM IST. Featuring Dr. Akira Yoshida & Dr. Rudrarpan Chatterjee. Register here: forms.gle/Z3nP1czznbnL1Q3f7 #Myositis #Rheumatology #IIM

Myositis India Physician Webinar: Interferons in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (IIM)

31st May 2026, 8-9 PM IST

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Myositis India@Myositis_IndiaMay 22
Understanding Interferons in IIM: from pathogenesis to clinical relevance. Join Myositis India for a webinar on interferon signatures, their role in IIM, and what it means for clinical practice. 🗓 31 May 2026 ⏰ 8 PM IST 📍 Zoom Scan QR to register.
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One voice can inspire thousands to feel seen, heard, & hopeful. More than an interview — a conversation that brings strength to the myositis community. Grateful to Samantha Ruth Prabhu a Bollywood star for using her voice to spread myositis awareness.
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