Symposium: Connective Tissues Diseases - time for change?

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Overview

Please Note: This is now a catch-up only event

Please note in keeping with Federation regulations CPD certificates can only be sent to those who have completed the attendance/feedback survey before the close, 28 days following the event.

This symposium seeks to demystify the group of conditions classically referred to as connective tissue diseases. These multi-system immune diseases masquerade as different phenotypes between individuals and across the life course. Advances in their biological understanding are now enabling the stratification of such heterogeneity and are beginning to inform novel therapeutic strategies.

The programme comprises a blend of clinically useful talks which will reinforce state of the art practice alongside the importance of multi-specialty management of disorders such as:

Systemic lupus erythematosus
Scleroderma
Systemic vasculitis
Autoinflammatory disease

Moreover, updates on cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for these conditions will be shared.

This symposium is highly relevant to adult physicians across specialities, particularly the following:

Rheumatology
Renal medicine
Dermatology
Immunology

We also warmly welcome colleagues from primary care, paediatrics and surgery. This symposium provides valuable CPD and opportunities for learning and discussion for a wide audience, from physicians and GPs of all grades, to students, nursing and AHP colleagues, and physician associates.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to the College for what promises to be a stimulating and informative day.

Members of Organising Committee:

Professor Neil Basu & Professor Iain McInnes (Co-Chairs, Glasgow)

Dr Bean Dhaun (Nephrology, Edinburgh)

Dr Eve Smith (Paediatrics, Liverpool)

Dr Steve McAdoo (Nephrology, London)

Dr Sarah Walsh (Dermatology, London)

Dr Marina Frieta-Gilchrist (Immunology, Glasgow)

Programme

08:45	Registration and Coffee
09:10	Welcome and Introductory Remarks by Dr Sue Pound, Vice President, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Session 1 - Delivering state of the art clinical care by synergising expertise

Chair: Professor Iain McInnes, Vice-Principal and Head of College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow

09:15	Welcome to my world Pre-recorded patient partner
09:20	Systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases - a multidisciplinary approach Dr Chris Wincup, Consultant Rheumatologist, Kings College Hospital, London & Dr Aveen Connolly, Consultant Dermatologist, King’s College Hospital, London when to consider treatment and outcome
09:55	Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) vasculitis Dr Stephen McAdoo, Honorary Consultant Nephrologist, Faculty of Medicine, Dept of Immunology and Inflammation, Imperial College London & Dr Katie Ward, Consultant Physician, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London diagnostic pitfalls local and systemic therapeutics
10:30	Scleroderma Professor Ariane Herrick, Professor of Rheumatology, University of Manchester & Dr Colin Church, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow complication screening inter-speciality working
11:05	Break Coffee / tea

Session 2 - Novel therapeutics and strategies

Chair: Dr Sue Pound, Vice President, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

11:25

Dr James Lind Lecture

Targeting B Lineage cells in SLE (systemic lupus erythematasus) : from today’s experiences towards future possibilities

Professor Thomas Dörner, Professor of Rheumatology and Hemostaseology at Charité University Hospitals, Berlin

(remote delivery)

12:00

Treat to target: a realistic approach in Lupus?

Associate Professor Ed Vital, Associate Professor in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, University of Leeds

( remote delivery )

& Dr Eve Smith, Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Liverpool (Liverpool)

*cutting edge interventions * shifting therapeutic strategies

12:45

Lunch

Session 3 - From childhood to the golden years: unpacking lessons and challenges

Chair: Professor Neil Basu, Consultant Rheumatologist, University of Glasgow

13:45

Early years

Dr Sylvia Kamphuis, Paediatric Rheumatologist/Immunologist, Associate Professor, Erasmus University of Rotterdam
*Childhood lupus* considering the difference with adult onset lupus* pathogenesis, strategy and outcome in adult life

14:20

Later years

Dr Sarah Mackie, Associate Professor, University of Leeds
*giant cell arteritis/poltmyalgia rhematica - focus on frailty and impact on therapeutic decisions

14:55

Break tea/coffee

Session 4 - Navigating the genetic-Immune interface

Chair: Professor Neeraj Dhaun, Senior Lecturer in Nephrology, University of Edinburgh

15:15	Approach to undiagnosed patients - practical guide to what the laboratory has to offer Dr Marina Frleta-Gilchrist, Honorary Clinical Lecturer, University of Glasgow *how to review patient's immune status in the context of disease and immune therapy
15:45	Immune deficiencies – their range and recognition Professor Siobhan Burns, Professor of Translational Immunology, University College London overview of causes and varied presentations of primary immunodeficiences recent advances in diagnostic and treatment approaches
16:15	Monogenic causes of inflammatory conditions – new kids on the block Professor Sinisa Savic, Professor of Clinical Immunology, University of Leeds * Monogenic or acquired genetic causes for inflammatory diseases * understanding mechanisms and diagnostic approaches
16:55	Close

Fees

Attendance options

RCPE are delighted that delegates can again, attend events in person at the College. Delegates can book for in-person, in the College attendance up until the day before/day of the event, or for online only attendance up until [date]. All delegates will have on-demand access to all talks for 28 days following the live event. If you would like to attend in person, please be sure to select the in-person booking option.

An early bird discount applies until 09 May 2024

Registration fees - for in-person, online and on-demand attendance
	In-person - early bird fee (until 09.05.24 for full day	Online - early bird fee (until 09.05.24 for full day	In-person - Fee (from 10.05.24) for full day	Online - Fee (from 10.05.24) for full day
Non-RCPE Member or Fellow	£250	£240	£260	£250
RCPE Fellow & Collegiate/Associate Members	£155	£145	£165	£155
RCPE Foundation Member, Nurse, AHP, Pharmacist, Physician Associates	£140	£130	£150	£140
RCPE Fellow in low or lower-middle income country, RCPE Student Member	£0	£0	£0	£0
Retired RCPE Fellow, Non-RCPE Student	£40	£40	£50	£50

Long term / other leave – Fellows and Members, please contact the Symposium Co-ordinator as some discretion may be available.

Collegiate and Associate Members of the RCPE in clinical research posts may be eligible for funding - please contact the Symposium Co-ordinator for further information.

Trainees – Scotland Deanery medical specialty trainees can attend any number of eligible symposia for a one-off payment from their study leave budget (block grant scheme).

Invoices

If you wish us to invoice an employer/organisation, please contact the Symposium Coordinator. Payment via invoice is not available for online booking.

Free places

Unpaid post – Nil if confirmation of status provided a member of RCPE – please contact the Symposium Co-ordinator.

Refugee doctors – free places are available to refugee doctors who are Associate Members of the College. Associate Membership for refugee doctors is available free of charge. Please visit our website for instructions on how to join, and then apply to the Symposium Co-ordinator for your free place.

Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your place within seven days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to take your place at the discretion of the event co-ordinator.

If you are no longer able to attend in-person, you can still view the event online. We will only reimburse the in-person fee under exceptional circumstances. The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.

In the event that the College is unable to host the in-person element of this event, all those registered to attend the College in-person will be reimbursed the additional in-person fee.

Further Information

This event is open to all grades of medical, health care and scientific staff and to students. If you are unsure about eligibility, or the correct fee category, please contact the RCPE member of staff responsible for the event (see Fees page).

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Certificates

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event, with certificates being issued shortly after this.

Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.

On-demand Access

All presentations will be available to view on-demand by the second working day after the live event for 28 days, allowing you to catch-up in your own time. All delegates, including those attending in-person, will have access to view the talks on-demand again during this period.

If you are attending the event in-person at the College, please be aware of the following:

Low Emission Zone

You may be aware that the City of Edinburgh Council has introduced a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in the city centre. Vehicular access to the back of the College buildings, from Thistle Street NE Lane, forms part of the LEZ. The front of the College, accessible from Queen Street, is not part of the LEZ.

Enforcement will start on 1 June 2024, with Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) issued to vehicles driving within the LEZ that do not comply with the minimum emission standards.

Photography

A professional photographer may be in attendance at this event. Photographs may be used by the College in digital and printed publicity material. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let a member of staff know at the registration desk.

Access

A wheelchair lift and internal lift are in place at the College, allowing access to the conference centre and historic rooms. However, as a listed building, meeting rooms 4 & 5 have restricted access. For further information and assistance, please contact the Event Co-ordinator responsible for the event.

An induction loop system is available in the Great Hall and Conference Centre Auditorium.

Parent Room

We can provide a Parent Room at our events. If you are interested in using this facility, please contact the Co-ordinator for further information.

Accommodation and Directions to the College

The College has negotiated special rates with a number of local hotels.

Bicycle racks are available for cyclists at the door to 8 Queen Street. For access to further bicycle racks, please ask at reception.

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Local walking routes

Three short walks can be enjoyed from the College. So if you are visiting us, why not explore the local area. Details can be found at Medal Routes.

Commercial Sponsorship

Many events are supported by commercial companies taking stand space. Health professionals and NHS managers are invited to visit the company stands during the breaks. Companies interested in sponsoring this, or other events listed on the Calendar, should contact the event Co-ordinator.

Exhibitors/sponsors play no part in the planning or delivery of the event and the College has developed an Ethical Sponsorship Policy to support organising committees and committee chairs in their negotiations with potential commercial partners for education and other events.

Venue:

RCPE 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ

Credits

Activity Code

148599

#RCPECTD24

Event Coordinator

Aine Serelis

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3620

Email

A.Serelis@rcpe.ac.uk

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