Location
2715 Jorie Blvd.
Oakbrook, Illinois 60523
United States
Date & Time
8:00am CDT - 4:00pm CDT
About This Event
Join us for an informative and inspirational day! Our presenters will discuss ways to manage scleroderma and answer your questions. Plus you'll have the opportunity to network with other scleroderma patients throughout the day and learn about resources available to you.
This program is free, but please know there is a cost associated with every registration. If you can not attend, please notify us and cancel by Friday, April 25th.
Lunch and breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to connect with other attendees.
Final schedule and more information coming soon at www.stopscleroderma.org/springconference. Speakers and schedule subject to change.
Hotel Accomodations are available at the Hyatt Lodge at a discounted rate for Friday, May 2nd only. For more info click here.
Topics and Speakers
Managing GERD & Esophegeal Dysmotility
Dr. Yalini Vigneswaran
Scleroderma & the Lungs – ILD Update
Dr. Cathryn Lee
Evolving Treatment for Scleroderma: A look at current clinical trials
Dr. Michael Macklin
Breakout Sessions
Scleroderma & the Hands
Dr. Michael Macklin
Scleroderma & Renal Involvement
Dr. Marco Bonilla
Understanding Lung Transplant Indications: Panel Discussion
Dr. Kevin Tsui, Dr Pablo Sanchez
Ask the Dentist: A conversation about scleroderma from the neck up
Martin Hogan, DDS & Margaret Miller, DDS
Yoga for Scleroderma
Cheryl Albright, OTR/L, C-IAYT
Eating Healthy with Scleroderma
Chef Katie Simmons
Schedule
8 - 9 am - Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 - Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:30 - 10:15 - Dr. Vigneswaran, Managing GERD and Esophegeal Dysmotility
10:15 - 11:00 - Dr. Lee, Scleroderma & the Lungs – ILD Update
11:00 - 11:15 - Break
11:15 am -12:00 pm - Dr. Macklin, Overview of Current Clinical Trials
12:00 - 1:00 - Networking Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 - Breakout Session One (Choose One)
Ms. Albright, Yoga for Scleroderma or Dr. Tsui and Dr. Sanchez, Understanding Lung Transplant Indications
1:55 - 2:40 - Breakout Session Two (Choose One)
Chef Simmons, Scleroderma and Nutrition or Dr. Macklin, Scleroderma and the Hands
2:50 - 3:35 - Breakout Session Three (Choose One)
Dr. Bonilla, Scleroderma & Renal Involvement or Dr. Miller and Dr. Hogan, Q&A with the Dentist
3:40 - 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Raffle
About This Event
Join us for an informative and inspirational day! Our presenters will discuss ways to manage scleroderma and answer your questions. Plus you'll have the opportunity to network with other scleroderma patients throughout the day and learn about resources available to you.
This program is free, but please know there is a cost associated with every registration. If you can not attend, please notify us and cancel by Friday, April 25th.
Lunch and breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to connect with other attendees.
Final schedule and more information coming soon at www.stopscleroderma.org/springconference. Speakers and schedule subject to change.
Hotel Accomodations are available at the Hyatt Lodge at a discounted rate for Friday, May 2nd only. For more info click here.
Topics and Speakers
Managing GERD & Esophegeal Dysmotility
Dr. Yalini Vigneswaran
Scleroderma & the Lungs – ILD Update
Dr. Cathryn Lee
Evolving Treatment for Scleroderma: A look at current clinical trials
Dr. Michael Macklin
Breakout Sessions
Scleroderma & the Hands
Dr. Michael Macklin
Scleroderma & Renal Involvement
Dr. Marco Bonilla
Understanding Lung Transplant Indications: Panel Discussion
Dr. Kevin Tsui, Dr Pablo Sanchez
Ask the Dentist: A conversation about scleroderma from the neck up
Martin Hogan, DDS & Margaret Miller, DDS
Yoga for Scleroderma
Cheryl Albright, OTR/L, C-IAYT
Eating Healthy with Scleroderma
Chef Katie Simmons
Schedule
8 - 9 am - Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 - Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:30 - 10:15 - Dr. Vigneswaran, Managing GERD and Esophegeal Dysmotility
10:15 - 11:00 - Dr. Lee, Scleroderma & the Lungs – ILD Update
11:00 - 11:15 - Break
11:15 am -12:00 pm - Dr. Macklin, Overview of Current Clinical Trials
12:00 - 1:00 - Networking Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 - Breakout Session One (Choose One)
Ms. Albright, Yoga for Scleroderma or Dr. Tsui and Dr. Sanchez, Understanding Lung Transplant Indications
1:55 - 2:40 - Breakout Session Two (Choose One)
Chef Simmons, Scleroderma and Nutrition or Dr. Macklin, Scleroderma and the Hands
2:50 - 3:35 - Breakout Session Three (Choose One)
Dr. Bonilla, Scleroderma & Renal Involvement or Dr. Miller and Dr. Hogan, Q&A with the Dentist
3:40 - 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Raffle
Getting There
Hyatt Lodge Conference Center
2715 Jorie Blvd.
Oakbrook, Illinois 60523
United States
Location
2715 Jorie Blvd.
Oakbrook, Illinois 60523
United States
Date & Time
8:00am CDT - 4:00pm CDT