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  • Gluck Lecturer to Discuss Ongoing Quest for Disease-Modifying Therapies in Osteoarthritis

    Gluck Lecturer to Discuss Ongoing Quest for Disease-Modifying Therapies in Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis (OA) researcher Richard F. Loeser, Jr., MD, MACR, will explain the fundamental science underlying OA pathogenesis and the potential therapeutic interventions for the disease.

  • Experts to Navigate Shared Pathways of Immune-Gut Axis

    Experts to Navigate Shared Pathways of Immune-Gut Axis

    A Sunday morning session will delve into the dynamics of how microbial and host byproducts drive inflammation. One of the featured speakers, Renuka Nayak, MD, PhD, will discuss therapeutic approaches to treat rheumatoid arthritis using short-chain fatty acids.

  • Researchers to Detail Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for People Living with Rheumatic Conditions

    Researchers to Detail Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for People Living with Rheumatic Conditions

    Experts, including Kim M. Huffman, MD, PhD, will highlight how this approach to physical activity affects cardiovascular health, physical function, and immune response.

  • Clinicians to Share Strategies for Branding and Self-Promotion

    Clinicians to Share Strategies for Branding and Self-Promotion

    Speakers, including Diana Girnita, MD, PhD, will share what they have learned about making a private rheumatology practice stand out from the crowd and building trust among patients and prospective patients.

  • Debate to Consider Whether the Current Rheumatology Training Model Meets the Needs of Gen Z

    Debate to Consider Whether the Current Rheumatology Training Model Meets the Needs of Gen Z

    Jennifer Strouse, MD, FACR, and Juliet Aizer, MD, MPH, both experienced instructors, will discuss the impact of generational change on the rheumatology fellowship training environment and strategies to meet the needs of modern learners.