• Diagnosis Day: Ask the Expert Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Edition

    Virtual Event
    Webinar

    As part of Myositis Awareness Month, The Myositis Association (TMA) invites you to a special Diagnosis Day Ask the Expert webinar focused on Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). This program will feature a leading myositis specialist, Dr. Jens Schmidt, who will provide expert insights into diagnosis, disease management, current treatment approaches, and emerging research. This webinar...

  • Diagnosis Day: Cafe Chat IBM

    Virtual Event

    In honor of Diagnosis Days during Myositis Awareness Month this May, join us for a special Café Chat focused on Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). This relaxed, informal gathering is a space to connect with others who truly understand the IMNM journey. We’ll be sharing stories of the day we were diagnosed—the moments, emotions, and experiences...

  • 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...

  • MiLB First Pitch for Myositis Awareness (Columbia, SC)

    Segra Park 1640 Freed St, Columbia, SC, United States
    Hybrid Event
    TMA Fundraiser

    Join Us at the Ballpark! ⚾ Grab your peanuts and rally cap — we're heading to a Minor League Baseball game! Join fellow myositis community members for a fun night out at Segra Park in Columbia, SC as the Columbia Fireflies take on the Charleston RiverDogs on Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 PM ET. This...

  • Natural Killer (NK) Cells in Myositis: Emerging Science and Therapeutic Potential

    Virtual Event
    Webinar

    What if a powerful part of your immune system could hold new clues to understanding — and potentially treating — myositis?   Natural Killer (NK) cells are a specialized type of immune cell designed to recognize and eliminate harmful or abnormal cells in the body. Researchers are now studying how NK cells behave in myositis...

  • TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting

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

    Register Here Join the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect, Share, and Find Support The TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT, this group provides a valuable opportunity...

  • 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...

  • TMA Care Partner Affinity Group Meeting

    TMA Care Partner Affinity Group Meeting
    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    Please note there will be no July meeting to allow our volunteers to celebrate the holiday with their families. Join the TMA Care Partner Affinity Group: A Space Just for You Being a care partner to someone with myositis can be emotionally and physically challenging. Whether it’s dealing with stress, anxiety, or the weight of...

  • TMA Worldwide Myositis Support by Diagnosis

    TMA Worldwide Myositis Support by Diagnosis
    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    TMA’s Worldwide Myositis Support by Diagnosis Group is open to all, especially those without an active support group in their local area. Formally known as Nationwide, this group has hosted international members since its inception in 2022. The meeting divides into breakout rooms by diagnosis, and the TMA Care Partner Affinity Group meets in its own...