Events

The NAAF Minnesota Alopecia Areata Support Group Invites You to a “Continuing Education” Meeting at the
University of Minnesota in the Department of Dermatology

We look forward to seeing you in person or on Zoom!

Date:               Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time:                10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Place:                Dermatology Department Conference Room
                            1st Floor- Phillips-Wangensteen Building
                            516 Delaware Street SE
                            Phillips-Wangensteen Bldg, Suite 1-400 Minneapolis, MN 55455

Join Zoom Meeting
https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/92772097083?pwd=MhX0eO8YToVXLKzSnRYubJPJ5M5sqV.1
Meeting ID: 927 7209 7083
Passcode: ctZ4P8

Direction: Campus Map Link

                       1. Enter on the 3rd Floor (Street Level)
                           Use the main entrance to the Phillips-Wangensteen Building from Delaware Street SE.
                           This entrance brings you directly onto the 3rd floor area.

                       2. We will badge participants in between 9:45-10am. If you arrive after that time or have difficulty
                           entering, please call Dr. John Meisenheimer at 407-446-7202.

                       3. Important: Do Not Follow the Signs Near the Elevators to the 4th floor. The signage for
                           Dermatology Department is not up to date.

                      4. Take the Elevator Down 2 Levels to the 1st Floor.
                           Follow Signs to the Dermatology Department.

Agenda:

Welcome/Introductions and Overview of Pediatric and Adult Alopecia Areata
Maria Hordinsky, MD, Professor and Vice-Chair of Research

Gut/Skin Interaction: Microbiome Transplant Therapy for Alopecia Areata
John Meisenheimer, MD, Clinical Research Fellow

Observational Studies in Alopecia Areata
Jordyn Nepper, MS, Clinical Research Fellow

Past and Present Alopecia Areata Research
Irmina Wallander, Manager, Clinical Research

Psychological Functioning in Persons with Alopecia Areata
Kristina Gorbatenko-Roth, PhD, Adjunct Faculty

Open Discussion

We look forward to seeing you on November 15th!
Refreshments will be provided!

Heidi Odmark– Support Group Leader
612-729-4036 or cell 612-226-7857
hodmark@comcast.net

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

Meeting Schedule:

2/9/2026 – 6:30 pm

4/13/2026 – 6:30 pm

6/8/2026 – 6:30 pm

8/10/2026 – 6:30 pm

10/5/2026 – 6:30 pm

12/14/2026 – 6:30 pm

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend. 

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

Meeting Schedule:

4/13/2026 – 6:30 pm

6/8/2026 – 6:30 pm

8/10/2026 – 6:30 pm

10/5/2026 – 6:30 pm

12/14/2026 – 6:30 pm

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

Meeting Schedule:

6/8/2026 – 6:30 pm

8/10/2026 – 6:30 pm

10/5/2026 – 6:30 pm

12/14/2026 – 6:30 pm

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

Meeting Schedule:

8/10/2026 – 6:30 pm

10/5/2026 – 6:30 pm

12/14/2026 – 6:30 pm

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

Meeting Schedule:

10/5/2026 – 6:30 pm

12/14/2026 – 6:30 pm