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.