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Sep 19, 2026
Novel B-Cell Depleting Targeted Therapies to Improve Outcomes in Patients With Sjögren’s Disease
Satellite Symposium at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West 2026

Date/Time

Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 2:00pm – 2:30pm PDT

Location

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
Grand Ballroom
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, California, 92648

Who Should Attend

Rheumatologists, advanced practice providers who work with these specialists, and other healthcare providers who contribute to the management of patients with Sjögren’s disease

Accreditation Statement

Joint

In support of improving patient care, AcademicCME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements

AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 0.50 CNE Contact Hours, including 0.50 Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours (Provider #P0491).
AcademicCME designates this continuing education activity for 0.50 CPE Contact Hours (0.05 CEUs) of Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit (UAN# JA4008190-0000-26-007-L01-P).
Clinicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Financial Support

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Faculty

Baker
Matthew C. Baker, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Division Chief, Immunology and Rheumatology
Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Event Details

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Discuss the updated understanding of pathophysiology, screening, diagnosis, and therapeutic targets of Sjögren’s disease

2

Analyze the most up to date evidence for B-cell depleting therapies, including that of a novel dual mechanism B-cell depletor and BAFF-R inhibitor, to improve the management of patients with Sjögren’s disease

3

Review the potential role of DMT with novel B-cell depleting and dual mechanism therapies to improve patient quality of life and reduce disease burden in Sjögren’s disease

Faculty

Baker
Matthew C. Baker, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Division Chief, Immunology and Rheumatology
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
I. Update on Sjögren's Disease
a.Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Targets
b.Strategies for Screening and Diagnosis
c.Review of Current Sjögren's Disease Therapies and Unmet Patient Needs
d.Analysis of Dual Mechanism B-cell Depleting/BAFF-R Inhibiting Monoclonal Antibodies
II. Clinical Trial Data for Novel and Emerging Therapies for the Management of Patients With Sjögren's Disease
III. Advances in Individualized Treatment Plans to Improve Outcomes in Patients With Sjögren's Disease
a.Symptom Management
b.Assessing and Monitoring Disease Progression and Impact on Patient QoL
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
I. Update on Sjögren's Disease
a.Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Targets
b.Strategies for Screening and Diagnosis
c.Review of Current Sjögren's Disease Therapies and Unmet Patient Needs
d.Analysis of Dual Mechanism B-cell Depleting/BAFF-R Inhibiting Monoclonal Antibodies
II. Clinical Trial Data for Novel and Emerging Therapies for the Management of Patients With Sjögren's Disease
III. Advances in Individualized Treatment Plans to Improve Outcomes in Patients With Sjögren's Disease
a.Symptom Management
b.Assessing and Monitoring Disease Progression and Impact on Patient QoL

Faculty

Baker
Matthew C. Baker, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Division Chief, Immunology and Rheumatology
Stanford University
Stanford, CA

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