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Thursday 19 March 2026 19:00 - 22:00
A panel of Belgian rheumatologists will distill and discuss the key 2025 highlights from major international congresses and recent publications.
In addition, an experienced endocrinologist will shed light on co-morbidities and medication- related side effects frequently encountered in rheumatology practice—bridging specialties to support optimal patient care.
Guided by a scientific moderator, the session will translate the latest evidence into practical, clinically relevant insights.
We kindly invite you to join the discussion!
You can attend a live meeting at one of the hubs or follow the meeting online.
Moderator:
Dr Jan Lenaerts, Reuma Instituut Hasselt
Expert in endocrinology:
Prof Dr Roman Vangoitsenhoven, UZ Leuven
Experts in rheumatology:
Dr Alla Ishchenko, ZAS, Antwerpen
Prof Dr Adrien Nzeusseu Toukap, UCL Bruxelles
Dr Yves Piette, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge en UZ Gent
Agenda:
19:00 Welcome at live locations
19:30 Opening meeting – Dr Jan Lenaerts
19:35 Sex/Gender Impact in the Management of Spondyloarthritis – Prof Dr Adrien Nzeusseu Toukap
19:50 Q&A
20:05 Redefining B cell targeting in systemic diseases: moving beyond rituximab – Dr Yves Piette
20:20 Q&A
20:35 Break
20:45 Cardiometabolic burden in psoriatic disease – Dr Alla Ishchenko
20:55 Q&A
21:05 Management of Metabolic Medication – Prof Dr Roman Vangoitsenhoven
21:20 Q&A
21:30 General discussion
21:45 Close online meeting
22:00 Close at live locations
LOCATIONS & MODERATORS
SINT-MARTENS-LATEM
Auberge du Pêcheur
Pontstraat 41
9831 Sint-Martens-Latem
Prof Dr Philippe Carron, UZ Gent
AARTSELAAR
Bistro Millefeuille
Baron van Ertbornstraat 122
2630 Aartselaar
Dr Nicolaas Aerts, ZAS Antwerpen
HOUTHALEN
De Barrier
Grote Baan 9
3530 Houthalen-Helchteren
Dr Jolien Quintiens, Reumacentrum Genk
Accreditation will be requested.
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