Measuring the Impact: MRI Response of SI Joints in Youth with Axial SpA

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Pamela Weiss, pediatric rheumatologist, epidemiologist, and physician-scientist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about axial juvenile spondyloarthritis (axJSpA). Dr. Weiss discusses her study examining MRI findings in children and young adults receiving TNF inhibitors, including changes in sacroiliac joint inflammation, the relationship between imaging and patient-reported outcomes, and implications for clinical care and future research. She also shares her career journey, the mentors who shaped her path, and advice for the next generation of pediatric physician-scientists.  Measuring the Impact: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Response of Sacroiliac Joints to Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors in Youth With Axial Disease