# The 6th Annual Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advances (SHSA) Meeting

> **NIH NIH R13** · PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV HERSHEY MED CTR · 2021 · $14,160

## Abstract

Abstract
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a common inflammatory condition with a drastic negative effect on patients, but
it is frequently misdiagnosed and inadequately treated. The Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advances
(SHSA) supports the missions of the HS Foundations of the United States and Canada to cure HS and improve
the lives of those affected by providing a forum for: (1) Provide education and mentorship to new and established
HS researchers; (2) Advance existing and new research projects focused on elucidating the pathogenesis of HS;
and (3) Support dissemination and exchange among all stakeholders to improve research. The SHSA is unique
for its inclusion of researchers from across multiple disciplines, its inclusion of patients as research partners, and
the ability for meeting outcomes to immediately impact the activities of two large organizations in North America
dedicated to researching HS. The SHSA will bring together more than 350 early and established researchers
and patients for 2.5 days of presenting and discussing innovative research, multiple poster sessions open to all
attendees including patients, and networking sessions to support new researchers and new collaborations. This
meeting aims to foster significant and innovative research by new and established researchers across the basic,
translational, and clinical domains. Proceedings of the SHSA will be disseminated to both patient and
professional audiences via digital and print versions of organizational newsletters, social media, and peer-
reviewed publications. The proceedings and attendee feedback will also be incorporated into subsequent SHSA
and HS Foundation programs and activities.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10318361
- **Project number:** 1R13AR079880-01
- **Recipient organization:** PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV HERSHEY MED CTR
- **Principal Investigator:** Joslyn S Kirby
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $14,160
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2021-07-10 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10318361

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10318361, The 6th Annual Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advances (SHSA) Meeting (1R13AR079880-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10318361. Licensed CC0.

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