Words from the President
Masaki Shimizu
The president of Pediatric Rheumatology Association of Japan (PRAJ)
Welcome to the website of Pediatric Rheumatology Association of Japan (PRAJ).
The treatment of pediatric rheumatic diseases has undergone dramatic advances by elucidating the pathogenesis and introducing new treatments such as molecular targeted therapy. However, many issues remain to be resolved. For further development of pediatric rheumatology, we would like to promote basic and clinical research. Furthermore, we would like to train excellent pediatric rheumatologists to provide high-quality medical care.
Approximately 600 pediatric rheumatologists in Japan are members of PRAJ. PRAJ holds the annual scientific meeting every autumn and provides an opportunity for participants to share their experiences and knowledge of pediatric rheumatology. PRAJ aims to promote internationalization. We welcome the participation of pediatric rheumatologists from around the world.
