The Myositis Association (TMA) and the University of Kansas Myositis Center (KUMC) are proud to host the 2025 Regional Myositis Conference on Saturday, February 1st from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern. This virtual event is completely free for individuals living with myositis and their care partners, offering an invaluable opportunity to connect, learn, and gain support.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with myositis for years, this conference is designed to provide critical information on managing the condition, understanding the latest research, and improving quality of life. Sessions will feature expert speakers in myositis care, including top doctors, researchers, and specialists from the University of Kansas Myositis Center.
Register now to secure your spot!
Agenda
Agenda Below:
| Opening remarks | Ali Russo TMA Dr. Dimachkie | 9:00-9:30 |
| Break out rooms x4: IBM PM & IMNM Dermatomyositis &Anti-synthetase syndrome | Dr. Dimachkie Dr. Varon Dr. Pasnoor | 9:30-10:00 Presentations 15 min/QA 15 minutes |
| 5 minute Transition to break rooms | ||
| Cancer in Myositis | Dr. Varon | 10:05-10:35 15 minute presentation/ 15 minute QA |
| 5 minute Transition to break rooms | ||
| Research updates Break out rooms x 3: IBM PM & IMNM Dermatomyositis, & anti-synthetase syndrome | Ali, Andrew- IBM Abby, Lilli- PM & IMNM Nick and Nora- Dermatomyositis & anti-synthetase syndrome | 10:40-11:10 15 minute presentation/ 15 minute QA |
| 5 minute Transition to main room | ||
| Speech and swallowing issues in Myositis | Lindsey Heidrick and Jamie Johnson | 11:15-11:45 15 minute presentation/ 15 minute QA |
| 5 minute Transition to break rooms | ||
| Physical Therapist break out rooms x 2: IBM PM & IMNM, DM & Anti-synthetase syndrome | Claude Lamoureux Sandhya Sasidharan | 11:50-12:20 15 minute presentation/ 15 minute QA |
| Back in main meeting for the rest of the presentations 5 minute Transition to main room | ||
| Pulmonology complications of Myositis | Dr. Hamblin | 12:25-12:55 15 minute presentation/ 15 minute QA |
| Rheumatologic complications of Myositis | Dr. Schmidt | 12:55-1:25 15 minute presentation/ 15 minute QA |
| Closing remarks | Ali Russo & Dr. Dimachkie | 1:25-1:30 |