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May 2-3, 2025

8:00 am PDT - 4:00 pm PDT

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About the Event

The Spondylitis Association of America invites you to join us for the 7th Annual Global Spondyloarthritis Summit.

Under the theme "Comorbidities: A Whole-Body Approach to Spondyloarthritis Care,” this year’s Summit features 12 experts from the international community who will focus on SpA and its comorbidities. Topics covered include: Cardiovascular Disease and SpA; Inflammatory Bowel Disease and SpA; Pain, Fatigue and SpA; Psoriasis and SpA, and Uveitis and SpA.  (See the full 2-day agenda below.) Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the experts during the Live Q&A following each presentation and will have opportunities to connect with others in our global community!

Agenda

Agenda

time iconMay 2, 2025 08:00 am

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time iconMay 2, 2025 08:30 am

Morning Exercise Session: Stretch and Move (Yoga for AS)

Join Geoff and Jamie, from Yoga for AS, with gentle movement and easy-to-follow stretches and exercises to improve flexibility, relieve tension, and promote well-being.

speaker headshot Jamie Boder
Founder of Yoga for AS
speaker headshot Geoff Lindsay
Founder of Yoga for AS
time iconMay 2, 2025 09:00 am

Overview of SpA and Treatment Options

Dr. Mohammad Bittar provides a comprehensive overview of spondyloarthritis, covering its classification, symptoms, diagnostic challenges, treatment options, and the importance of multidisciplinary care.

speaker headshot Mohammad Bittar, MD, MS.

time iconMay 2, 2025 09:30 am

Live Q&A with Dr. Bittar

time iconMay 2, 2025 10:00 am

BREAK

time iconMay 2, 2025 10:15 am

Osteoporosis and Bone Health in SpA

Dr. Gillian Fitzgerald discusses the relationship between spondyloarthritis and osteoporosis, including risk factors, diagnostic tools, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications for bone health.

speaker headshot Gillian Fitzgerald, MB, BCh, BAO, PhD, MRCPI

time iconMay 2, 2025 10:45 am

Live Q&A with Dr. Fitzgerald

time iconMay 2, 2025 11:15 am

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and SpA

Dr. Simon Hong discusses the connection between inflammatory bowel disease and spondyloarthritis, including shared pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, treatment strategies, and the importance of interdisciplinary care.

speaker headshot Simon J. Hong, MD

time iconMay 2, 2025 11:45 am

Live Q&A with Dr. Hong

time iconMay 2, 2025 12:15 pm

LUNCH BREAK

time iconMay 2, 2025 01:00 pm

SpA Pain and Fatigue

Dr. Philip Mease discusses the impact of pain and fatigue in spondyloarthritis, including their causes, assessment tools, management strategies, and approaches to improving patients' quality of life.

speaker headshot Philip J. Mease, MD

time iconMay 2, 2025 01:30 pm

Live Q&A with Dr. Mease

time iconMay 2, 2025 02:00 pm

BREAK

time iconMay 2, 2025 02:15 pm

Uveitis and SpA

Dr. James Rosenbaum discusses the connection between uveitis and spondyloarthritis, including its prevalence, symptoms, treatment options, and the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care.

speaker headshot James Rosenbaum, MD

time iconMay 2, 2025 02:45 pm

Live Q&A with Dr. Rosenbaum

time iconMay 2, 2025 03:15 pm

Closing Remarks

time iconMay 3, 2025 08:00 am

Explore the platform, network with others attending virtually, and visit the exhibit hall

time iconMay 3, 2025 08:15 am

Morning Exercise Session: Somatic Movement

Join Ian Young for a somatic movement session designed to increase body awareness and promote relaxation through mindful movement.

speaker headshot Ian Young
Certified Essential Somatics Movement Coach and Teacher
time iconMay 3, 2025 09:00 am

Latest in SpA Research

Dr. Raj Sengupta discusses the latest advancements in spondyloarthritis research, including emerging insights into disease mechanisms, innovations in diagnostics, breakthrough treatments, and future directions in care.

speaker headshot Raj Sengupta, MD

time iconMay 3, 2025 09:30 am

Live Q&A with Dr. Sengupta

time iconMay 3, 2025 10:00 am

BREAK

time iconMay 3, 2025 10:15 am

SpA and Cardiovascular Disease

Dr. Lianne Gensler discusses the link between systemic inflammation in spondyloarthritis and cardiovascular disease, identifying risk factors, preventive strategies, and the role of interdisciplinary care in managing heart health in SpA patients.

speaker headshot Lianne Gensler, MD

time iconMay 3, 2025 10:45 am

Live Q&A with Dr. Gensler

time iconMay 3, 2025 11:15 am

Mental Health in SpA Management

Dr. Nadia Malliou discusses the critical role of mental health in spondyloarthritis management, including common challenges, coping strategies, the impact of emotional well-being on disease outcomes, and the importance of support networks and professional care.

speaker headshot Nadia Malliou, MSc, PhD(c)

time iconMay 3, 2025 11:45 am

Live Q&A with Dr. Malliou

time iconMay 3, 2025 12:15 pm

LUNCH BREAK

time iconMay 3, 2025 01:00 pm

Psoriasis and SpA

Dr. Alexis Ogdie discusses the connection between psoriasis and spondyloarthritis, including shared inflammatory pathways, symptom overlap, treatment approaches, and the importance of collaborative care.

speaker headshot Alexis R. Ogdie, MD, MSCE

time iconMay 3, 2025 01:30 pm

Live Q&A with Dr. Ogdie

time iconMay 3, 2025 02:00 pm

BREAK

time iconMay 3, 2025 02:15 pm

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and SpA (Vivian Shi)

Dr. Vivian Shi explores the connection between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and spondyloarthritis, including shared inflammatory pathways, overlapping symptoms, and integrated treatment approaches for both conditions.

speaker headshot Vivian Shi, MD

time iconMay 3, 2025 02:45 pm

Closing Remarks

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