MyoCon: TMA’s 2025 Global Myositis Patient Conference was another wonderful myositis family reunion in Dallas, Texas, USA on September 18–21. The conference, together with the fourth Heroes in the Fight Awards gala and culminating on World Myositis Day, September 21, made this an event we will long remember!
If you missed this year’s event or want to start planning for next year, mark your calendar for September 24-27 in St. Louis, Missouri!
Here is a sample of two important presentations from MyoCon 2025:
- Cancer and Its Implications for Myositis – Presented by Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, Director of Johns Hopkins University Myositis Center
- Travel Accessibility and Current US Policy Environment – Presented by Mindy Henderson, Vice President of Disability Outreach & Empowerment at MDA
Upcoming MyoCon 2025 Virtual Sessions
Friday, October 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT
Virtual Conference Reunion & Staying Acquainted
Want to keep the MyoCon momentum going or just want to connect with TMA staff, special guests and fellow attendees after our time together in Dallas?
Please join this conference reunion that will help you stay connected with your new friends!
This 30 minute session will be followed by an opportunity to get to know fellow conference attendees in breakout rooms by diagnosis. Breakout rooms will last for an hour and are available for IBM, DM, IMNM, ASyS, PM, and Care Partners.
Join Reunion & Staying Acquainted on Oct. 3 at 12 PM ET
MyoCon 2025 Virtual Sessions Full Schedule »
Conference Program Format
- General sessions: All conference attendees gather to be inspired by keynote speakers and awardees
- Breakout sessions: Attendees gather in smaller groups, based on interest or diagnosis
- Virtual breakout sessions: Held prior to the conference on Zoom
- Exercise workshops
- Heroes in the Fight: Awards ceremony recognizing leadership, care, science, and resilience in the myositis community
- Orientation and special welcome for first-time attendees
- Exhibit floor
- Networking opportunities
About TMA’s Conference
Since 1995, TMA has brought together the myositis community through our unforgettable Global Myositis Patient Conference. MyoCon is a cornerstone of TMA’s patient education, connection, and support!
Each September, hundreds of attendees and families gather with dozens of myositis specialists and expert presenters on everything related to myositis, its treatment, and how you can live your best life with these debilitating diseases. You’ll find workshops, research-based presentations, content for care partners, information about clinical trials, and much more!
While the value of our educational sessions and exhibit floor is tremendous, for many attendees the chance to meet and make friends with others who have their disease has been life-changing. Make plans now to join us for the 30th annual TMA conference, as well as our popular Heroes in the Fight awards gala.
The official conference hash tag is #MyoCon2025.
Learn more about MyoCon by exploring our:
- Schedule and Speakers
- Heroes in the Fight
- Logistical and Travel Info
- Exhibitors and Sponsors
- FAQs
- Past Conferences
Conference Scholarships
Conference scholarships are presented annually to TMA members. Find out more about conference scholarships and how to apply.