Saturday, November 7, 2026 4:00-6:00 PM ET
Opening Session- Welcome and Presidential Address/ACR Masters Presentation
Sunday, November 8, 2026
9:30-10:00 AM ET
Presenter: Megan Cooper, MD, PhD
Session: Genetics, Genomics and Proteomics
Title: Genetic Errors of Immunity Presenting as Autoimmune Disease
Location: W205
10:30-12:30 PM ET
Presenter: Mansi Garneni
Author: Akhil Sood, MD
Session: Poster Session A, ReproduETive Issues in Rheumatic Disorders
Title: (0539) ReproduETive Health in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Content and Thematic Analysis of Videos Shared on TikTok
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Sambhawana Bhandari, MD, RhMSUS
Author: Deepali Sen, MBBS
Session: Poster Session A, (0699-0705) Miscellaneous Rheumatic & Inflammatory Diseases
Title: (Mortality post Lung Transplant in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Associated - Interstitial Lung Disease (SARD-ILD): A 20-Year analysis from the OPTN Cohort Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Lorinda Chung, MD
Author: Al Kim, MD, PhD
Session: Poster Session A, Systemic Sclerosis & Related Disorders-Treatment
Title: (0225) Safety and Efficacy of Anti-CD19 Allogenic Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cell Therapy Zugocabtagene Geleucel (zugo-cel) in Patients with Refractory Systemic Sclerosis
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Waleed Ali, MD
Author: Deepali Sen, MBBS
Session: Poster Session A, Health Services Research
Title: (0796) Post-Discharge Interventions in Hospitalized Rheumatology Patients: Impact of Early Phone Call Outreach and Outpatient Social Work Engagement on Clinic Follow-Up and Readmission Risk
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Kofi Asare-Konadu, BS
Author: Liron Caplan, MD, PhD
Session: Poster Session A, Spondyloarthritis Including Psoriatic Arthritis-Diagnosis, Manifestations & Outcomes
Title: (0385) Effects of Sex and Race on the Genetic Association of CARD9 S12N on Axial Spondyloarthritis
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Dan Zhao, MD, PhD, RhMSUS
Authors: Kevin Baszis, MD & Nazlican Civilibal Tang, MD
Session: Poster Session A, (0554-0589) Pediatric Rheumatology
Title: Achieving Minimal Disease Activity in Pediatric Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis: A Comparative Study of Treatment Regimens
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Myung-Sin Song
Author: Deepali Sen, MD
Session: Poster Session, (PP01-PP19) Patient Perspectives Posters
Title: (PP09) More Than a Diagnosis: The Impact of Reassurance and Communication of Patient Outcomes
Location: WB1&2
1:00-1:15 PM ET
Presenter: Jerik Leung, MPH
Session: Abstract Session, Psychology/Social Sciences
Title: (0908) Reframing Strength: Superwoman Schema and Self-Management in Black Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Location: W311GH
1:00-2:30 PM ET
Moderator: Reema Syed, M.D.
Session: Scientific Session, Vasculitis
Title: Improving Outcomes for Patients with Polymyalgia (PMR) & Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Location: W415A
1:15-1:30 PM ET
Presenter: Walter P P. Maksymowych, MD, FRCPC, MRCP, FACP
Author: Liron Caplan, MD, PhD
Session: Abstract Session, Spondyloarthritis Including Psoriatic Arthritis-Diagnosis, Manifestations & Outcomes
Title: (0891) Performance of Structural Lesion MRI cut-offs for an MRI Indicative of Axial Spondyloarthritis in the Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network Classification of Axial Spondyloarthritis Inception Cohort Study
Location: W110B
2:15-2:30 PM ET
Presenter: Natalya Horbal, MD, PhD
Author: Liron Caplan, MD, PhD
Session: Abstract Session, Spondyloarthritis Including Psoriatic Arthritis-Diagnosis, Manifestations & Outcomes
Title: (0895) What MRI Cut-offs Define a Positive MRI for Inflammation in the Sacroiliac Joints when an MRI is Globally Considered Indicative of axSpA? An analysis from the Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network Classification in axSpA Inception Cohort
Location: W110B
3:05-3:20 PM ET
Presenter: Lisa Zickuhr, MD, MHPE
Session: Education & Wellness Inspirations (Teaching Pearls)
Title: From Guesswork to Greatwork: Using StruETured Interviews in SeleETion Process
Location: W205
3:15-3:30 PM ET
Presenter: Leah Huey, BS
Author: Liron Caplan, MD, PhD
Session: Abstract Session, T Cell Biology & Targets in Autoimmune & Inflammatory Disease
Title: (0939) Loss of T cell-Intrinsic NOD2 Immune Restraint Drives IL-17-Mediated Inflammation in Blau Syndrome
Location: W304A-H
3:30-4:00 PM ET
Presenter: Kelsey Collins, PhD
Session: Scientific Session, Osteoarthritis & Related Disorders
Title: Fat and Joint Cross-Talk in Osteoarthritis
Location: W11A
Monday, November 9, 2026
8:00-8:15 AM ET
Presenter: Isabel Risch, BA
Authors: Michael Paley, MD, PhD
Session: Spondyloarthritis Including Psoriatic Arthritis-Basic and Translational Science
Title: (1850) Defining A Signature of AutoreaETive CD8+ T Cells in HLA-B27-Associated Autoimmune Disease
Location: W414
10:00-10:30 AM ET
Presenter: Liron Caplan, MD, PhD
Session: Scientific Session-Spondyloarthritis (SpA) Including Psoriatic Arthritis
Title: General Management Concepts and Review of Treatment Algorithms in axSpA
Location: W415D
10:30-12:30 PM ET
Presenter: Joy Um, MD
Authors: Michael Paley, MD, PhD
Session: Poster Session B- Spondyloarthritis Including Psoriatic Arthritis-Basic and Translational Science
Title: (1029) Cross-ReaETive CD8 T Cells Distinguish Spondyloarthritis from HLA-B27 Risk Alone
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Renato Ferrandiz Espadin, MD
Authors: Jessica Williams, MD
Session: Poster Session B- Professional Education
Title: (1484) Consensus Metrics to Guide and Track Expansion and Enrichment of the Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology Workforce: Results of a Scoping Review and Modified Delphi Process
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Sambhawana Bhandari, MD, RhMSUS
Author: Aisha Shaikh, MD
Session: Poster Session B, Sjogren’s Disease
Title: (1371) Clinical, Radiologic, and Serologic Predictors of Progression in Sjögren-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: A Single-Center Study
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Leslie Fogel, MD, PhD
Session: Pediatric Poster Session B
Title: 13-year-old Girl With an IOU (Inflammation, Origin Unknown)
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Andrew Nguyen, BS
Author: Liron Caplan, MD, PhD
Session: Poster Session B, Measures & Measurements of Healthcare Quality
Title: (1663) Proof of Concept Evaluation of Large Language Model for Assessment of Gout eConsult Quality Using the eSQUARE Instrument
Location: WB1&2
11:15-11:30 AM ET
Presenter: Walter P P. Maksymowych, MD, FRCPC, MRCP, FACP
Author: Liron Caplan, MD, PhD
Session: Plenary, Spondyloarthritis Including Psoriatic Arthritis-Diagnosis, Manifestations & Outcomes
Title: (1825) Defining an MRI Indicative of Axial Spondyloarthritis in the Sacroiliac Joints of Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Data-Driven and Consensus-based Framework of
Recommendations by the Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network and the Society of Skeletal Radiology
Location: Hall B, WB3 & WB4
11:30-12:30 PM ET
Presenter: Al Kim, MD, PhD
Session: Meet the Professor
Title: Meet-the-Professor: Lupus Nephritis (Enrollment Required)
Location: W101B
12:30-1:15 PM ET
Presenter: Al Kim, MD, PhD
Session: Industry-Supported Event, Innovation Theater
Title: Cell therapies in rheumatic diseases
Location: Innovation Theater A
1:45-2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Charles Lee, MD
Authors: Tiphanie Vogel, MD, PhD
Session: Abstract Session, Measures & Measurement of Healthcare Quality
Title: (1877) Factors Associated with Successful Transition from Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology Care
Location: W206
2:15-2:30 PM ET
Presenter: Riya Madan, MD
Session: Abstract Session, Measures & Measurement of Healthcare Quality
Title: (1879) Technologist vs Physician FRAX: Systematic Underestimation of Fracture Risk at Higher Thresholds
Location: W206
2:30-3:30 PM ET
Presenter: Maria Scheltzbaum, MD, PhD
Session: Pediatric Thieves Market: Show Me Your Best Cases!
Title: Case 4
Location: W414
4:00-5:00 PM ET
Presenter: Al Kim, MD, PhD
Session: Meet the Professor
Title: Meet-the-Professor: Lupus Nephritis (Enrollment Required)
Location: W101A
5:30-7:30 PM ET
Presenter: Eric Anderson, MD
Session: Industry Supported Symposium
Title: Turning Complexity Into Clinical Clarity: Practical Approaches for the Comprehensive Assessment of Sjögren's Disease
Location: Hyatt Regency Orlando, Windermere Ballroom X
6:00-9:00 PM ET
WashU Division of Rheumatology Alumni Reception
Helena Modern Riviera
8441 International Drive #260
Orlando, FL 32819
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
8:00-9:30 AM ET
Moderator: Lance Peterson, MD, PhD
Session: Abstract Session, Pediatric Rheumatology-Basic and Translational Science
Title: Abstracts: Pediatric Rheumatology - Basic and Translational Science (2809-2814)
Location: W109
Moderator: Leslie Fogel, MD, PhD
Session: Scientific Session: Immunodeficiences
Title: A NOD '2' Change: A Model Gene Linking Inborn Errors of Immunity to Rheumatic Disease
Location: W110A
9:00-10:00 AM ET
Moderator: Lisa Zickuhr, MD, MHPE
Session: Medical Education Year-In-Review
Title: Medical Education Year In-Review
Location: W315
10:00-11:30 AM ET
Moderator: Reema Syed, M.D.
Session: Scientific Session, Vasculitis
Title: Beyond the Guidelines: Updated Management of Systemic Vasculitis
Location: W415BC
10:30-12:30PM ET
Presenter: Alexandra Taylor Cichon, MD
Authors: Colin Diffie, MD
Session: Poster Session C, (2700-2714) Healthcare Disparities in Rheumatology Poster C
Title: The Price of Relief: Insurance-Related Treatment Disruption After Medicare Transition in Inflammatory Arthritis
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Jerik Leung, MPH
Session: Poster Session C, Patient Outcomes, Preferences, & Attitudes
Title: (2521) Do Type II Symptoms Predict Complementary and Integrative Health Usage Among People Living with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Robert Terbrueggen, PhD
Author: Al Kim, MD, PhD
Session: Poster Session C, Systemic Lupus Erthematosus, Diagnosis, Manifestations & Outcomes
Title: (2258) Low Density Granulocyte Neutrophil Signature Identifies Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE) Patients Inadequate Response to Standard of Care Treatment
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Robert Terbrueggen, PhD
Author: Al Kim, MD, PhD
Session: Poster Session C, Systemic Lupus Erthematosus, Diagnosis, Manifestations & Outcomes
Title: (2278) The Type I Interferon (IFN-1) Gene Signature Identifies Systemic Lupus Erythematous Patients More Likely to Have Severe Disease Including Activity in Immunologic, Renal and Hematologic Domains
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Robert Terbrueggen, PhD
Author: Al Kim, MD, PhD
Session: Poster Session C, Systemic Lupus Erthematosus, Diagnosis, Manifestations & Outcomes
Title: (2261) Monitoring the Biological Response to Anifrolumab in Real World Setting Using Interferon Gene Signature Shows Signs of Therapy Resistance in Select SLE Patients
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Lance Peterson, MD, PhD
Session: Poster Session C, Systemic Lupus Erthematosus-Etiology & Pathogenesis
Title: (2004) Presentation and Recognition of Apoptotic Cell-Derived Autoantigens Through Efferocytosis
Location: WB1&2
Presenter: Rachel Guess, MD
Session: Poster Session, Pediatrics
Title: (TM59) Thieves Market
Location: WB1&2
3:00-3:15 PM ET
Presenter: Basma Shahid, M.D.
Author: Lisa Zickuhr, M.D., M.H.P.E.
Session: Abstract Session, Professional Feedback
Title: (2898) Feedback on Feedback: Impact of Iterative AI Assisted Feedback on the Quality of Written Narrative Evaluations
Location: W205
3:45-4:00 PM ET
Presenter: Shivani Garg, MD, PhD
Authors: Jessica Williams, MD
Session: Clinical Practice/Patient Care
Title: (2902) North American Expert Consensus on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Screening and Management in Adults with Lupus Nephritis
Location: W206
4:00-4:15 PM ET
Presenter: Emily Balczewski, MD, PhD
Author: Lisa Zickuhr, MD, MHPE
Session: Abstract Session, Professional Education
Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Curriculum for Continuing and Graduate Me
