• TMA Virginia, West Virginia, Northeast North Carolina Myositis Support Group Meeting

    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    This group meets monthly on the fourth Thursday at 6:00 PM ET. For all myositis diagnoses. Register here Why Attend a TMA Support Group TMA support groups are a place to connect, be understood, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support, offering encouragement, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can...

  • Rare ase Day at NIH

    Commemorative

    On Friday, February 27, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM ET, the NIH will host Rare Disease Day 2026, both in-person at the NIH main campus (Natcher Conference Center) and virtually via NIH VideoCast. Be sure to stop by and say hello to the TMA team at our myositis exhibit table at the NIH.  For more information...

  • TMA Northeast Texas Myositis Support Group Meeting

    TMA Northeast Texas Myositis Support Group Meeting
    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    Register Here Attend TMA Northeast Texas Myositis Support Group: Support for Those Living with Myositis and their Care Partners Living with myositis is easier with friends. TMA's support and affinity groups offer a community where you can connect with others who truly understand your unique circumstances. Share experiences, find helpful resources, and gain insights on...

  • TMA Georgia Myositis Support Group Meeting

    TMA Georgia Myositis Support Group
    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    👉 Register here TMA Georgia Myositis Support Group meets every fourth Saturday from 10:30–11:30 AM ET, except December. Peer-led support groups matter at every stage of the journey. Even if you’re currently thriving, your presence and story can bring hope and reassurance to others who may be facing challenges. At TMA, we pride ourselves on...

  • TMA New Jersey Support Group Meeting

    TMA New Jersey Support Group Meeting
    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    This group for all myositis diagnoses meets every other month on the first Monday at 6:30 PM ET | 5:30 PM CT | 4:30 PM MT | 3:30 PM PT. Register here. TMA support groups are a place to connect, be understood, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support, offering encouragement, or somewhere...

  • TMA Flying Solo Affinity Group Meeting

    TMA Flying Solo Affinity Group Meeting
    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    Register Here Join TMA's Flying Solo Affinity Group: Support for Those Living with Myositis Without a Live-In Care Partner The TMA Flying Solo Affinity Group is a dedicated space for individuals diagnosed with myositis who do not have a live-in care partner. Whether you live alone, are married but your spouse is unable to provide...

  • TMA Women Of Color Affinity Group Meeting

    TMA Women Of Color Affinity Group Meeting
    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    Register Here Join TMA’s Women of Color Affinity Group: Empowerment Through Support & Advocacy Founded in 2019 by Holly Jones and Kaniah Gunter, TMA’s Women of Color (WOC) Affinity Group is a vibrant support and advocacy community dedicated to uplifting women of color living with myositis. Through the powerful 3E’s—Encouragement, Education, and Empowerment—our mission is to...

  • 2026 TMA & KUMC Regional Myositis Conference

    Virtual Event
    Conferences & Summits

    Register Here Join The Myositis Association and the University of Kansas Medical Center for a free virtual regional conference designed for individuals living with myositis—including inclusion body myositis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, anti-synthetase syndrome, and overlap syndromes. Patients, care partners, family members, and friends are all welcome to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to...

  • Myositis Research Insights featuring Dr. Christina Charles-Schoeman

    Virtual Event
    Webinar

    Join us for a Myositis Research Insights webinar featuring Dr. Christina Charles-Schoeman, a leading rheumatologist and researcher whose work is advancing our understanding of inflammatory muscle disease. Dr. Charles-Schoeman will highlight current research in myositis, including immune mechanisms that drive disease activity and how these insights are shaping more targeted, effective approaches to treatment. This...