Montantes, who had a rare inflammatory muscle disease called dermatomyositis, was a former dental hygienist and a college student.

College became a priority for Ray after was she hospitalized for dermatomyositis, an autoimmune disease that attacks the skin, muscles, connective tissue and vital organs.

Yale is also encouraged by the continued growth in Dermatomyositis/Polymyositis, two rheumatology-related indications for which the company started commercial efforts in July 2012.