Dr. Bianca Lang

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lang is a pediatric rheumatologist at the IWK Health Centre and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University. She has expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide variety of pediatric rheumatic illnesses and actively teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her main research interest lies in juvenile dermatomyositis, focusing on Kawasaki Disease, pediatric steroid-associated osteoporosis, transition from youth to adult healthcare, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Dr. Lang has published extensively on the evaluation of rheumatology transition clinics and consensus treatments for moderate juvenile dermatomyositis. She has been a member of various professional organizations, contributing to committees that enhance pediatric rheumatology practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Pediatric Rheumatologist

— Present

IWK Health Centre • Halifax, NS

Pediatric rheumatologist with a focus on comprehensive patient care.

Head, Division Rheumatology

— Present

Department of Pediatrics, IWK Health Centre • Halifax, NS

Led the division focusing on advancements in pediatric rheumatology.