Changing the Course of Lupus

Optimizing Outcomes for Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis CPD

Westin Harbour Castle
Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 12:25 - 13:25 TZ
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Supported by an independent educational grant from Viatris.

overview

Despite advances in managing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN), disease burden remains high, with many patients who remain undertreated or refractory to treatment, leading to increased risk for significant morbidity, accrual of progressive organ damage, reduced quality of life, and increased mortality. Current treatments often have substantial side effects, highlighting the need for safer and more effective options. The heterogeneity of SLE also complicates treatment, as responses vary widely among individuals. Emerging therapies have shown efficacy in clinical trials and may help to change the disease course, potentially transforming the management of this challenging condition. Join this live symposium for an interactive, case-based discussion in which experts will review the latest recommendations for the management of SLE and LN and engage in a quickfire question-based review of emerging therapies that hold promise for improving patient outcomes.

Industry Session at LUPUS 2025, not included in the main event CME/CPD credit offering. Please note, in order to attend this session in-person you must be registered to attend LUPUS 2025.

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faculty

Moderator

Ricard Cervera, MD, PhD

​Professor of Medicine-Autoimmune Diseases

​Academic Vice-Dean

​Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

​University of Barcelona

​Head of the Department of Autoimmune Diseases

​Reference Centre (UEC/CSUR) for Systemic Autoimmune Diseases, Vasculitis and Autoinflammatory Diseases

​Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

​Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain​

Panelist

​Anca D. Askanase, MD, MPH

​Professor of Medicine

​Division of Rheumatology

​Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

​Director

​Columbia University Lupus Center

​New York, New York, United States​

Panelist

Ronald F. van Vollenhoven, MD, PhD

​Professor of Rheumatology

​Amsterdam University Medical Centers

​Director

​Amsterdam Rheumatology Center

​Amsterdam, the Netherlands​

AGENDA

12:25 TZ

Welcome and Introductions

Ricard Cervera, MD, PhD

12:30 TZ

Optimizing Outcomes in SLE and LN Management: From Theory to Clinical Practice

Anca D. Askanase, MD, MPH; Ronald F. van Vollenhoven, MD, PhD

13:00 TZ

Expert Quickfire: Overview of Novel Therapies

Anca D. Askanase, MD, MPH; Ronald F. van Vollenhoven, MD, PhD

13:15 TZ

Q&A Session and Closing Remarks

Ricard Cervera, MD, PhD
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LOCATION

Westin Harbour Castle

1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1A6

Room: Hall Queens Quay

TARGET AUDIENCE

This educational activity is intended for an audience of rheumatologists, primary care physicians, dermatologists, allergists/clinical immunologists, and nephrologists.

GOAL STATEMENT

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to optimize outcomes for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, participants will: [break] Have increased knowledge regarding the [LIST] [ITEM]Guideline recommendations on treatment goals in SLE [ITEM]Patient-centered care in the management of SLE and LN [/LIST] [break] Have greater competence related to [LIST] [ITEM]A treat-to-target approach to SLE management [/LIST]

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (FPM) has reviewed and approved the content of this educational activity and allocated it ​1.0 continuing professional development credits (CPD).​ 
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