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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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Rohit Aggarwal retweeted
Myositis India@Myositis_IndiaApr 28
Wishing Samantha Ruth Prabhu (@Samanthaprabhu2) a very Happy Birthday! 🎂💙 Her courage in openly sharing her myositis journey has been a beacon of hope for countless patients across India. Today, the entire myositis community comes together to celebrate her strength, resilience, and the powerful voice she lends to our cause. Your strength gives us hope. Your voice helps us be heard. 🌿 #HappyBirthdaySamantha #MyositisIndia #StrengthSupportAwareness #SamanthaRuthPrabhu
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