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Lupus Ontario Education Symposium 2026: Renewing Hope – Advancing Lupus Care from Discovery to Innovation

Lupus Ontario Education Symposium 2026

October 20 & October 21, from 7- 9 PM EST. 

Join us for the Lupus Ontario Education Symposium 2026,
a two-day virtual event exploring the latest advances in lupus research,
treatment, and patient care.

This year’s theme, Renewing Hope: Advancing Lupus Care from Discovery to Innovation,
brings together leading experts to discuss emerging therapies, innovations
in diagnosis and monitoring, clinical trials, and the future of personalized lupus care.

Register for the Symposium

Day 1 – Tuesday, October 20

7:00–8:00 p.m. EST
Session 1: Reducing Burden: Non-Invasive Advances in Lupus Care – Presented by Dr. Catherine Ivory (The Ottawa Hospital)

Explore emerging non-invasive tools, earlier detection methods, and
innovative approaches that may help simplify lupus monitoring and reduce treatment burden.

8:00–9:00 p.m. EST
Session 2: Restoring Balance: CAR-T Cell Therapy in Lupus Care – Presented by Dr. Zahi Touma (University Health Network)

Learn about the potential of CAR-T cell therapy, including how it aims
to reset the immune system, current evidence in lupus, and its future role in treatment.

Day 2 – Wednesday, October 21

7:00–8:00 p.m. EST
Session 3: Reaching Further: Access and Innovation in Lupus Clinical Trials – Presented by Dr. Janet Pope (St. Joseph’s Health Care, London)

Discover how new approaches to clinical trial design and participation
are helping make lupus research more accessible, inclusive, and representative.

8:00–9:00 p.m. EST
Session 4: Renewing Treatment: Biologics and New Medications in Lupus Care – Presented by Dr. Konstantinos Tselios (McMaster Lupus Clinic)

Review advances in biologics, targeted therapies, and emerging medications
that are expanding treatment options and offering renewed hope for people living with lupus.


Register for All Four Sessions