2024
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ACE Leaders Will Explore Mechanistic Insights Into Autoimmune Diseases Gained From Patient-Derived Samples in Clinical Trials
A panel of experts will share findings from their work with the Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence community’s collaborative basic and clinical research programs. Judith James, MD, PhD, will discuss mycophenolate mofetil withdrawal in patients with quiescent systemic lupus erythematosus.
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Experts to Debate Time-Fixed Training in Rheumatology
Medical educators Patricia Hobday, MD, and Salahuddin Kazi, MD, will weigh the benefits, pitfalls, and challenges of converting rheumatology fellowship training from time-based to time-variable standards.
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Experts Will Untangle Complexities of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease in Great Debate
Judith James, MD, PhD, Oliver Distler, MD, and other experienced clinical investigators, including Lisa Christopher-Stine, MD, MPH, will present the evidence for and against this rare systemic autoimmune disease being a distinct disease entity.
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Review Course Delves into Both Rare and Common Clinical Considerations
Review Course co-chairs Julie Paik, MD, MHS, and Noelle A. Rolle, MBBS, FACR, FACP, provide an overview of the eight featured lectures in this advance programming covering topics across the spectrum of rheumatology.
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Speakers to Examine Pregnancy Termination and LGBTQ+ Care for Patients with Rheumatic Disease
Bonnie Bermas, MD, and Kristen Mathias, MD, will highlight the interplay of reproductive health and rheumatology while detailing the unique challenges faced by this patient population in receiving optimal care.
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Artificial Intelligence and Novel Indications for Hypoglycemic Agents Among Hot Topics for Rheumatology Clinicians
Tracy Frech, MD, MS, Chair of the Clinical Science Team for the Annual Meeting Planning Committee, gives an overview of the clinical science program at ACR Convergence 2024, including Meet the Panel and Meet the Professor sessions.
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Sessions on Young Patients Prioritize Interactive, Collaborative Learning
The pediatric program continues to expand, said Susan Shenoi, MD, MS, Chair of the Pediatric Team for the Annual Meeting Planning Committee. A new addition this year is a game-based Engage and Solve session focused on juvenile idiopathic arthritis and rare diseases in pediatric rheumatology.
