This free annual symposium provides state-of-the-art information to individuals with lupus and their families.

It is an interesting time in the world of lupus with many active clinical trials studying new treatment options. For participants who would like to join via Zoom, morning presentations will be live-streamed. We are also excited to bring back the popular break-out sessions and offer “U Pick 2” for our in-person participants this year.

We gratefully acknowledge the support from our Lupus Research & Education Endowment Fund that helps provide lupus patient education and outreach.

Symposium Organizer(s): Directors of the URMC Lupus Clinic

Jennifer Anolik, MD, PhD, Professor and Interim Division Chief, Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology Division, Department of Medicine

Ummara Shah, MD, Associate Professor, Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology Division

Ilana Abeles, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology Division

Topics/Agenda:

10:00-10:30 am       Sign-in/Refreshments

10:30-10:35 am       Introduction/Logistics

10:35-11:05  am      Lupus in the Year 2023 – Dr. Ilana Abeles

11:05-11:35 am      Improving Care in Lupus - Closing the Gap – Dr. Edith Williams

11:35 am-12:05 pm Kidney Disease in Lupus

12:05-12:25 pm        Refreshment Break

12:30-1:45 pm      Break-out Sessions – “U Pick 2”:  Ask the Doc, Lupus & Nutrition, Living with Chronic Illness, Fitness for Lupus

Registration Contact: Christine Pawuk 585-275-2891/christine_pawuk@urmc.rochester.edu

Please notify us at the time of registration if you would like the Zoom link and if you have any food intolerances.