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Sunday, November 8, 2015 is the first day of the official scientific meeting events. Each day, I’ll highlight a few sessions that piqued my interest. These sessions are all included in your general registration fees.
0730
Year in Review: Basic Science starts at 0730 and Clinical Rheumatology starts at 0800
1100
ACR Plenary Session 1: Discovery 2015
Immunology Boot Camp 1: The Basics of Targeted Therapies
Peripheral Neuropathy in Rheumatic Disease
Update in Antibody Testing: The clinical significance of ANA and ANCA
1300
Immunology Update on B cell Biology
Vasculitis Mimics
1430
Concurrent Abstract Sessions: There are a whole host of concurrent abstract sessions with something to please everyone. You'll find me at either the Rheumatoid Arthritis - Biologics session or Tech Tools for Rheumatologists.
The Great Debate: I can't believe we're still debating the long-term use of low-dose corticosteroids in RA. If you're interested in seeing a really lively rheumatology debate go to the Canadian Rheumatology Meeting - the debates are really sharp and hilarious. They're also followed by a giant dance! Gotta love those Canadians.
The Red, the White and the Blue: Digital Color Changes and the Rheumatologist: This looks like a neat talk to go to.
1630
Annual Meeting Tweet Up: This is an informal event where the "twitter folk" can meet in person.
Concurrent Abstract Sessions: There is another smorgasbord of concurrent abstract sessions with something to please everyone.
Biosimilars in Rheumatology: Sounds like more of a political discussion about regulatory issues and state by state rules.
Dr. Andy Thompson is an Associate Professor at Western University and founder of Rheuminfo.com, Rheumtalks.com, and RheumReports.com.
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