• Dubois lecturer to explore immune system phenotyping to identify novel biomarkers

    Dubois lecturer to explore immune system phenotyping to identify novel biomarkers

    In this year’s Edmund L. Dubois, MD, Memorial Lecture, Deepak Rao, MD, PhD, will discuss cutting-edge translational research into immune dysregulation in lupus—work that aims to facilitate the development and validation of reliable biomarkers to assist clinicians in positively identifying this disease, evaluating treatment alternatives,…

  • FDA approval bolsters options for myositis management

    FDA approval bolsters options for myositis management

    Julie Jisun Paik, MD, MHS, will discuss the clinical implications of intravenous immunoglobulin as an approved agent in the treatment of dermatomyositis during a CARE session on the clinical pearls of myositis.

  • Experts to reveal tips and tricks of rheumatology practice

    Experts to reveal tips and tricks of rheumatology practice

    Back by popular demand after debuting in 2021, master clinicians will discuss some of the finer details of the day-to-day practice of rheumatology learned through “time, experience, and a lot of questions,” said moderator Sarah Dill, MD.

  • Patients bring their perspectives to ACR Convergence

    Patients bring their perspectives to ACR Convergence

    Throughout ACR Convergence, patients will share their personal experiences of living with rheumatic disease and working with rheumatologists. “When you are open to hearing the patient side, you are able to create that critical partnership that gives them the best possible results,” said Puja Khanna,…

  • New data emerges on clinical implications of nutrition in rheumatic disease

    New data emerges on clinical implications of nutrition in rheumatic disease

    New studies provide the strongest data to date on the benefits of certain diets on the autoimmune system. Evidence indicates nutrition may complement pharmacological therapy, which has been the mainstay of treatment for rheumatic diseases, said Roberta Ramonda, MD, PhD.

  • Global Summit addresses influence of climate change on health

    Global Summit addresses influence of climate change on health

    Michael Taylor, PhD, a climate scientist from the Caribbean, and other experts opened the ACR Global Summit with evidence on how climate change, conflict, and migration impact the healthcare resources and wellness of populations around the world.

  • Celebrated physician and author to reflect on heroism in healthcare at Opening Session

    Celebrated physician and author to reflect on heroism in healthcare at Opening Session

    Best-selling author Abraham Verghese, MD, will present the Keynote Lecture during the Opening Session of ACR Convergence 2022. As attendees gather in person for the first time since 2019, he said it is necessary to acknowledge the unprecedented period of struggle and valor experienced across…

  • Potential of precision medicine in rheumatology grows

    Potential of precision medicine in rheumatology grows

    Omic technologies are revealing disease subtypes and molecular targets that allow for more targeted and effective treatment for rheumatic disease. Andrea Fava, MD, will discuss the molecular dissection of lupus nephritis through urine proteomics in a session on precision medicine.

  • Claim CME/MOC for ACR Convergence 2022

    Claim CME/MOC for ACR Convergence 2022

    The deadline to claim CME credit and MOC points for in-person and virtual participation in the 2022 meeting is November 11, 2023.