Wealth of Knowledge in One Place The All Star Vasculitis Symposium will be held July 30 - August 1, 2010 at the beautiful Westin Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, California. This is the first Vasculitis Foundation symposium held in the western USA.
Five Reasons to Attend 1. Benefit from the knowledge and experiences of attendees at the world's largest meeting of vasculitis patients, family members and medical experts
2. Expand your disease knowledge by learning about treatment advances, research, quality-of-life issues, and integrative medicine 3. Connect with other vasculitis patients and families for fun and fellowship
4. More than 35 sessions covering all 15 forms of vasculitis, presented by world-renowned experts
5. Network opportunities bring hope, encouragement, and empowerment
Still Not Convinced?
See the list below of presentations and speakers scheduled to date.
General Sessions
Vasculitis 101 - Overview of Vasculitis and the Individual Diseases
Introduction: Vasculitis, a family of diseases, how do they relate to each other? Peter A. Merkel, MD, MPH, Director, Vasculitis Center, Boston University School of Medicine
Churg Strauss Syndrome, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Wegener's granulomatosis Luis Felipe Flores-Suárez, MD, Head, Primary Systemic Vasculitides Clinic
Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias
Giant cell (Temporal) Arteritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Takayasu's Arteritis, Central nervous System Vasculitis
Cornelia Weyand, MD, PhD, Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University
Cryoglobulinemia, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, Polyarteritis nodosa, Secondary VasculitidesPhilip Seo, MD, Co-Director, The Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center
Ask the Experts Q&A Panel
Drs. Merkel, Flores-Suárez, Weyand and Seo
Vasculitis and Our Pediatric Patients and Their Parents Join parents and young patients as our pediatric vasculitis experts discuss the management and most current treatment options for younger patients. Attendees will be able to ask questions, meet other parents/patients, share experiences, concerns, and what works for them.
Andreas Reiff, MD, Head, Division of Rheumatology, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
David Balfe, MD, Medical Director, Pulmonary Stepdown Unit, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center New and Emerging Therapies in Vasculitis
Welcome and Introductions
Peter A. Merkel, MD, MPH, Director, Vasculitis Center, Boston University School of Medicine
Understanding Immunology for the Patient with Vasculitis
Paul A. Monach, MD, PhD, Vasculitis Center, Boston University School of Medicine
What's Happening Now in Vasculitis Clinical Research: The Vasculitis Research Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC), the European Vasculitis Study Group (EUVAS) and other Vasculitis Research Programs Peter A. Merkel, MD, MPH, Director, Vasculitis Center, Boston University School of Medicine
Recently Completed Clinical Trials in Vasculitis and Implications for all Patients: Rituximab (RAVE Trial results)
Ulrich Specks, MD, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Mayo Clinic
Other Therapeutic Advances Carol A. Langford, MD, MHS, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Vasculitis Care and Research
Ask the Experts Q & A Panel
Drs. Langford, Merkel, Monach and Specks
Small Vessel Vasculitis
For attendees interested in Wegener's granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, Churg Strauss syndrome, relapsing polychondritis, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, polyarteritis nodosa, cryoglobulinemia, vasculitis associated with connective tissue diseases), central nervous vasculitis, Behcet's disease, and other small vessel diseases.
Standard of Care Therapy for Small Vessel Vasculitides
Paul A. Monach, MD, PhD, Vasculitis Center, Boston University School of Medicine
Dealing with the Chronic Medical Effects of Small Vessel Vasculitides Philip Seo, MD, Co-Director, The Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center
Ask the Experts Q & A Panel Drs. Seo and Monach
Large Vessel Vasculitis For attendees interested in Takayasu's arteritis and Giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)
Standard of Care Therapy for Large Vessel Vasculitides Cornelia Weyand, MD, PhD, Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University
Dealing with the Chronic Medical Effects of Large Vessel Vasculitides
Curry Koening, MD, MS, Division of Rheumatology, University of Utah
Ask the Experts Q & A Panel Drs. Weyand and Koening
Breakout Sessions Ear/Nose/Throat in Vasculitis
Robert S. Lebovics, MD, F.A.C.S., Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, New York City, New York
Matthew L. Finerman, MD, Otosurgical Group, Medical Clinic, UCLA Family, Friends and Caregivers Support Meeting (please, no patients) Donna Benton and Claudia Ellano-Ota, LCSW
Orange Caregiver Resource Center, California, St. Jude Brain Injury Network
Gastrointestinal Issues in Vasculitis Kenneth Warrington, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Kidneys in Vasculitis Patrick Nachman, MD, University of North Carolina Kidney Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Ramnath Dukkipati, MD, Medical Director, Interventional Nephrology, Harbor-UCLA
Pharmacology Christine Vu, Pharm.D, Department of Pharmacy Services, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Assembling Your Medical Records/Seeking a Second Opinion Megan E. Clowse, MD, MPH, Rheumatology and Immunology, Duke University
Carol Langford, MD, MHS, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Vasculitis Care and Research Lung Issues for the Vasculitis Patient (asthma, chronic breathlessness, respiratory infections) Ulrich Specks, MD, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Mayo Clinic
Vasculitis Spanish Language Session Luis Felipe Flores-Suárez, MD, Head, Primary Systemic Vasculitides Clinic, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias
Building a Team: Patient and Physician Communication Sharon Chung, MD, Division of Rheumatology, University of California - San Francisco
Grace Eisen, RN, Lake City, Michigan, VF Board of Directors Eyes in Vasculitis (inflammatory eye disease, low vision, cataracts, glaucoma, eye health)James A. Garrity, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic
Lung Issues for the Vasculitis Patient (asthma, chronic breathlessness, respiratory infections) Ulrich Specks, MD, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Mayo Clinic
Stress Management: Coping Skills and Strategies Lisa Graziano, MA, Executive Director, Prader-Willi California Foundation
Understanding Lab Tests for Patients with Vasculitis Patrick Nachman, MD, UNC Kidney Center, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Reproductive Health Issues for Women and Men with Vasculitis: Fertility and Pregnancy Megan Clowse, MD, MPH, Rheumatology and Immunology, Duke University
Getting Involved in Vasculitis Patient Advocacy Jane Dion, Founder and President, Churg Strauss Syndrome AssociationCassie Keane, President, Vasculitis Foundation Board of Directors Cindy Webber, Co-Chair, Education and Awareness Council Peripheral Neuropathy Associated with VasculitisAnnabel Wang, MD, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, University of California - Irvine
Vasculitis Medication Review (dosing/toxicities)Kenneth Warrington, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic Vasculitis: Possible mechanisms. Role of autoimmunityNabih I. Abdou, MD, PhD, FACP, Center for Rheumatic Disease and Allergy
Disability and Workplace Issues for Vasculitis PatientsTaMiko Crockett, Public Affairs Specialist, Tri Counties Area, Social Security Administration
Essie Landry, Public Affairs Specialist, Tri Counties Area, Social Security Administration
Group Discussions With Faculty
Behcet's Disease, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, Kawasaki Disease
Curry Koening, MD, MS, Division of Rheumatology, University of Utah
Philip Seo,MD, Co-Director, The Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center Churg Strauss syndromeCarol Langford, MD, MHS, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Vasculitis Care and Research Ulrich Specks, MD, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Mayo Clinic Giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)/Takayasu's Arteritis Peter A. Merkel, MD, MPH, Director, Vasculitis Center, Boston University School of
Medicine
Cornelia Weyand, MD, Ph.D, Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University
Microscopic polyangiitisSharon Chung, MD, Division of Rheumatology, University of California - San Francisco
Megan E. Clowse, MD, MPH, Rheumatology and Immunology, Duke University
Patrick Nachman, MD, UNC Kidney Center, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Pediatrics Andreas Reiff, MD, Head, Division of Rheumatology, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
David Balfe, MD, Medical Director, Pulmonary Stepdown Unit, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Polyarteritis nodosa/Cryoglobulinemia Eric Hoy, Ph.D, MS, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Ramnath Dukkipati, MD, Medical Director, Interventional Nephrology, Harbor-UCLA
Wegener's granulomatosis
Nabih I. Abdou, MD, PhD, FACP, Center for Rheumatic Disease and AllergyJames A. Garrity, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic
Robert S. Lebovics, MD, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, St. Roosevelt Hospital
Paul A. Monach, MD, PhD, Vasculitis Center, Boston University School of Medicine
And That's Not All! Keynote Address: Vasculitis - Where We've Been, Where We're Headed Gary S. Hoffman, MD, MS, Director of Senior Staff Matters, Professional Staff Affairs Office, Cleveland Clinic Disease-Specific Round Table Discussion Sessions
Moderators: VF Education and Awareness Council Young Adults Icebreaker (ages 16-25, patients only)
Moderator: Kim Golbuff, MBA
Motivational Presentation: Don't Stop Short of YOUR MiracleJulie Garton-Good, DREI, C-CREC, Port Saint Lucie, Florida Disease Group Dinners To be announced Have Some Fun! All Star Recognition, Celebration Banquet and Hollywood Walk of Fame! Tonight we're putting on sequins, tiaras, glitter and glitz and celebrating! Join us on the VF red carpet for an evening of food, fun and entertainment. Participate in the costume contest and win a prize. Experience the paparazzi and adoring fans. Come as your favorite movie or TV star or TV doctor! (Participation is completely voluntary! Come to have fun.)
Long Beach and Southern California Attractions Over 100 area restaurants. Attractions include the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Los Angeles. Plan some vacation fun while you are here. Please go to http://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/2010vasculitis-symposium for detailed information and to register. Seating is limited, please register as soon as possible. Registration fee includes Saturday and Sunday continental breakfast and lunch, Friday night dessert reception, Saturday night banquet, and daily refreshment breaks. |
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Choice of available 10' x 10' booth (100 square feet of exhibit space)