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Atopic Dermatitis at the  Intersection of Racial and Climate Justice

Markus Boos, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Attending Dermatologist, Seattle Children's Hospital, Program Director, University of Washington Dermatology Residency Program

Objectives:

• To assess the health care disparities that exist in the treatment of Black children with a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis
• To analyze the effects of climate change on the health of children, with a specific emphasis on its role in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis
• To examine environmental racism as a precipitant of health care disparities, and explore its role in atopic dermatitis

Speaker Disclosures: Markus Boos, MD, PhD, has disclosed that he receives a research grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. 

Moderator Disclosures: Katrina Abuabara, MD, MA, MSCE has disclosed that she is a consultant for Target RWE, Neetkar Therapeutics, Sanofi and Amgen. She receives research grants from Pfizer and Cosmetique International SNC. She is an advisor or reviewer for Amgen.

Planner Disclosures: Hunter Shain, PhD has disclosed that he has an industry sponsored reserach agreement with Kenview. Kelly Cordoro, MD and Amanda Twigg, MD have stated they have no relationships to disclose.