George Washington University Myositis Center Drs. Rodolfo Curiel and Gulnara Mamyrova with JM warrior Madison.

Cure JM Research & Treatment Centers

Cure JM Centers of Excellence

Cure JM Centers of Excellence are recognized for the extraordinary care they provide to Juvenile Myositis patients and families. Center of Excellence staff and physicians bring the highest level of clinical experience and knowledge to the JM community and are world-class leaders in JM care and research. Cure JM Centers of Excellence enjoy strong organizational support from their respective institutions, assuring that Cure JM’s investment in clinical care and research is matched by an institutional commitment to building a robust JM program.

Cure JM currently funds four Centers of Excellence that are geographically disbursed around the country:

• Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
  • To make an appointment, call (800) 543-7362.

  • You’ll need to check with your insurance, as well. Additional info on finances: www.luriechildrens.org/en/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance/financial-assistance/

• George Washington University Rheumatology Myositis Clinic
  • To make an appointment, call (202) 741-3333
  • The George Washington University Myositis Center treats patients from around the world. Patients must be age 8 and up at no charge to the family thanks to Cure JM's support. Email Michelle Best at to learn more.
• Duke Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
  • To make an appointment, call (919) 668-4000
• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
  • To make an appointment, call (415) 502-3129 or (415) 353-7337
• Seattle Children’s Hospital
  • To make an appointment, call (206) 987-2000

We intend to name additional Centers of Excellence as additional pediatric medical centers meet the designation criteria and as funding is available.

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