Get ready to elevate your skills and knowledge with the latest updates and advancements in the field of rheumatology. At the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic and engaging event, with talks from renowned speakers, 27+ hours of CME/MOC credits, and a stunning location in San Diego, CA. Whether you’re attending in-person or virtually, you’ll benefit from evidence-based guidelines, one-on-one Q&A with esteemed faculty, and valuable patient insights that you can easily incorporate into your day-to-day practice. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience that will inspire and inform you, and help you take your career to the next level. Register now to secure your spot!”

Thursday, September 26th

TimeEventSpeaker
6:45 AMExploring the Role of TYK2 and Other Kinases in Rheumatic Diseases (PT)Ruth Ann Vleugels M.D. MPH MBA
6:45 AMContinental Breakfast Conference Area Exhibits Open
7:50 AMWelcome and AnnouncementsDavid A. McLain M.D.
8:00 AMInnovative Cellular therapies for autoimmune diseaseGeorg Schett M.D.
9:00 AMThe art and Science of GCA and PMRLeonard H. Calabrese D.O.
10:00 AMBreak
10:20 AMPredicting outcomes in Systemic Sclerosis by skin involvement and autoantibodiesJanet Pope M.D. MPH
11:20 AMImaging in Inflammatory Arthritis: Progress towards Precision MedicineGeorg Schett M.D.
12:20 PMLunch & Exhibits
12:20 PMNew Era New Data: the Evolving Story of KEVZARA(sarilumab) (PT)Alan L. Epstein M.D.
12:20 PMEfficacy for PsA and axSpA Patients (PT)Orrin Troum MD MACR
1:25 PMNovel treatments in SLERichard A. Furie M.D.
2:25 PMWhat's new in RAArthur Kavanaugh M.D.
3:25 PMBreak
3:35 PMAntiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome UpdateRichard A. Furie M.D.
4:35 PMCCR Thieves' MarketAlan Epstein M.D.
5:35 PMWelcome Reception
6:45 PMFocus on RA Data including TNFi Nonresponders: An Engaging Discussion on Efficacy and Safety in the Treatment of RA (PT)Orrin Troum MD MACR
6:45 PMNavigating the Patient Journey: A JAK Inhibitor for Active Ankylosing Spondylitis (PT)Ara Dikranian M.D.
6:45 AMExploring the Role of TYK2 and Other Kinases in Rheumatic Diseases (PT)Ruth Ann Vleugels M.D. MPH MBA

Friday, September 27th

TimeEventSpeaker
6:30 AMContinental Breakfast Conference Area Exhibits Open
6:30 AMPredicting and Preventing Structural Progression in axSpA: Current Insights and Future Directions (PT)Marina Magrey M.D.
7:30 AMSarcoidosis and the Role of the RheumatologistsMatthew C. Baker M.D. MS
8:30 AMPsoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Hot topics and advances in therapyPhilip Mease M.D. MACR
9:30 AMBreak
9:50 AMViral Infections in Rheumatic Disease 2024: Etiology Management and PreventionLeonard H. Calabrese D.O.
10:50 AMAxSpA: Hot topics and advances in therapyPhilip Mease M.D. MACR
11:50 AMState of the Art Evidence in the Treatment of Systemic SclerosisJanet Pope M.D. MPH
12:50 PMLunch & Exhibits
12:50 PMReaching Beneath the Surface: Exploring Treatment That Addresses Multiple Domains With a Well-Documented Safety Profile For Adult Patients With PsA (PT)Pendleton Wickersham M.D.
12:50 PMIL-23 and IL-17A Inhibitors Evidence from Studies of Adults With Active Psoriatic Arthritis and Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis (PT)Alan L. Epstein MD & Joy Schechtman DO FACR FACOI
1:55 PMClinical Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis from the German RABBIT registerAnja Strangfeld M.D.
2:55 PMFaculty Poster RoundingLeonard Calabrese D.O., Alan Epstein M.D., Arthur Kavanaugh M.D., Philip Mease M.D., Paul Monach M.D., Janet Pope M.D., Anja Strandfeld M.D.
5:10 PMAdjourn
5:30 PMEXPERT PERSPECTIVES ON A NEW TREATMENT FOR PsA, nr-axSpA, AND AS (PT) - Sapphire CRobin Dore MD
5:30 PMUnderstanding the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH) (PT) - Sapphire DAngela Crowley M.D.

Saturday, September 28th

TimeTalkPresenter
6:30 AMContinental Breakfast Exhibits Open
6:30 AMAutoimmune Myositis: The Role of the Laboratory in Diagnosis and Phenotyping (PT)Stanley J. Naides MD FACP FACR
7:30 AMNeuroimmune Modulation for the Treatment of Rheumatoid ArthritisDavid N. Chernoff M.D.
8:30 AMSafety Issues in RA treatment identified in the RABBIT databaseAnja Strangfeld M.D.
9:30 AMBreak
9:50 AMDermatology for the RheumatologistAlisa N. Femia M.D.
10:50 AMVasculitis UpdatePaul Monach M.D. PhD
11:50 AMPearls from the Derm-Rheum ClinicAlisa N. Femia M.D.
12:50 PMLunch & Exhibits
12:50 PMFocus on PsA An Engaging Case Presentation on Efficacy and Safety in the Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) (PT)Manish Jain M.D.
12:50 PMNailing Psoriatic Arthritis: Understanding the Link Between Nails Joints and Obesity (PT)Catherine Bakewell MD
1:50 PMUpdate On Sjogren's DiseaseDana D. DiRenzo M.D. MHS
2:50 PMIs It Time to Change Your Patient's Treatment Approach? A Case-Based Discussion (PT)Maureen McMahon MD
3:50 PMFree Time
6:30 PMBanquet ReceptionSapphire Terrace
7:00 PMBanquet Dinner BeginsSapphire A
7:30 PMBanquet Speaker: The Story of O: A Molecule in Chains?Michael R. Clark MD MPH MBA

Sunday, September 29th

TimeTalkPresenter
6:15 AMContinental Breakfast
7:15 AMOsteoarthritis Update 2024Amanda E. Nelson M.D. MSCR RhMSUS
8:15 AMDXA Dilemmas and OP Treatment ChallengesKenneth Saag M.D. MSc
9:15 AMBreak
9:25 AMPerspectives on Pain & Depression: Linkages and Management ChallengesMichael R. Clark MD MPH MBA
10:25 AMOsteoporosis: Glucocorticoid-Induced(GIOP)Kenneth Saag M.D. MSc
11:25 AMCongress of Clinical Rheumatology-West Adjourns for 2024
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Friday September 27th, 2024
The Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West event features a unique faculty poster rounding session, where presenters can display their groundbreaking research or intriguing clinical cases to an audience of eager attendees. This provides an invaluable opportunity to glean constructive feedback and foster robust discussions on the details of their work.

This collaborative session is designed to stimulate interactive conversations, allowing everyone involved to gain a richer comprehension of the research or cases on display. It’s an environment conducive to forging potential collaborations and fruitful networking among participants with shared interests or complementary expertise.

By participating in the poster rounding session, presenters can amplify their work’s reach, engaging a more diverse array of conference attendees who might not be present at specific oral presentations. Consequently, this significantly elevates the exposure and resonance of their work, thereby enhancing its impact.

The faculty poster rounding session is a unique feature of our CCR event. To participate, individuals must be registered for the conference and adhere to the provided submission guidelines. Don’t miss this opportunity to enlighten, engage, and inspire through the presentation of your research or clinical cases. Experience the poster rounding session, where interactive feedback, networking opportunities, broad exposure, and the chance to increase the impact of your work all converge.

  1. Interactive Feedback: By participating in the poster rounding session, you have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback on your research or clinical cases from a diverse group of informed and engaged attendees, promoting an enriched understanding of your work.
  2. Networking and Collaborations: The session serves as a platform to connect with other professionals in your field, opening up avenues for potential collaborations and providing valuable networking opportunities to expand your professional sphere.
  3. Broaden Your Impact: Presenting at the poster rounding session amplifies the reach of your work, enabling you to engage with a wider audience. This enhanced exposure can substantially increase the impact and recognition of your research or clinical cases.
  4. Register to Submit – Submit your poster during the registration process.

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TimeTalkPresenter
8:00 AMNYRIF Poster RoundingLeonard H. Calabrese D.O.
8:00 AMNYRIF Poster RoundingJanet Pope M.D., MPH
8:00 AMNYRIF Poster RoundingArthur Kavanaugh M.D.
8:00 AMNYRIF Poster RoundingAlan L Epstein M.D.
8:00 AMNYRIF Poster RoundingRichard A. Furie M.D.
8:00 AMNYRIF Poster RoundingStephen M. Lindsey, M.D., MACR
10:15 AMBreak
10:25 AMOpening remarksAlan L Epstein M.D.
10:30 AMImmunology and Immunologically Targeted Therapy of Psoriatic ArthritisArthur Kavanaugh M.D.
11:30 AMIntroduction to Immunology for the Rheumatology ProviderAlan L Epstein M.D.
1:00 PMUnderstanding Polymyalgia Rheumatica:Pathophysiology, Presentation, and Pain (PT)Leonard H. Calabrese D.O.
2:00 PMInterferon Biology in Health and DiseaseLeonard H. Calabrese D.O.
3:00 PMImmunopathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Immunologically Targeted TherapiesAlan L Epstein M.D.
4:00 PMAdvances in Immunosuppressive and Immunomodulatory TherapiesLeonard H. Calabrese D.O.
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