Vasculitis Training Day, Afternoon Session – 12 July 2023, 12:30-17:00

The Imperial College Vasculitis Centre welcomes the Hammersmith Hospital Grand Round and the West London Rheumatology Forum for an afternoon of translational and clinical research updates in vasculitis. The meeting will be followed by a drinks reception and opportunities to meet clinicians and researchers at the Vasculitis Centre.

Lunchtime Session: Imperial College NHS Trust Staff Round

Chair: Liz Lightstone

12.30-13.30   2 cases:

  • Small Vessel Vasculitis led by Dr McAdoo case and discussion
  • Large Vessel Vasculitis led by Dr Youngstein case and discussion

13.30 – 13.55   Coffee Break & Arrival of Afternoon Guests

Afternoon Session: Vasculitis Centre Academic Afternoon (inc West London Rheumatology Forum)
Chaired by Professor Pusey & Professor Haskard

13.55                Welcome and introduction to the Vasculitis Centre by Professor Charles Pusey

14.00-14.30   Investigating epidemiological patterns of autoimmune disease – Dr Nathalie Conrad

14.30-14.50   Clinical Trials: from asthma to EGPA – Prof Salman Siddiqui

14.50-15.10   Studying the biophysical properties of neutrophils – from hypoxia to vasculitis – Dr Maria Prendecki

15.10-15.30   Super-resolution imaging of the microvasculature – Dr Matthieu Toulemonde

15.30-15.50   Coffee Break

15.50-16.00   Patient and Public Engagement at the Vasculitis Centre – Dr Amrita Dhutia / Dr Muks Srikantharajah

16.00-16.30   Investigating the role of adenosine deaminase 2 in the endothelium and in the pathogenesis of DADA2 vasculitis – Dr Andrew Porter

16.30-16.45   Vasculitis Service Update – Dr Taryn Youngstein & Dr Stephen McAdoo

17.00-17.30 Drinks and Networking – Introduced by Professor Charles Pusey

This event is supported by CSL Vifor. Please note that the scientific programme and content has not been influenced by their support.