Reimagining Remission: Preparing Rheumatology for Real-World Integration of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Autoimmune Disease
Summit Information
Details:
Livestream
Date:
September 26th 2026
Location:
Virtual with Community Watch Parties
Time:
12:00-14:45 EST
CME Information
topics
- New and Emerging Modalities in CAR T-Cell Therapies: Differences in Mechanisms, Manufacturing, and Administration
- Real-World Integration of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Rheumatology: Patient Diversity and Eligibility, System and Team Resources, and Collaborative Care
- Evidence of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Rheumatology: Key and Emerging Data from Clinical Trials in Rheumatology
Learning Objectives
- Explain the principles of CAR T-cell therapy in severe autoimmune rheumatic diseases, and compare the mechanisms and modalities of new and emerging CAR T-cell therapies.
- Apply patient factors and disease characteristics to guide eligibility, referral, and treatment selection for CAR T-cell therapy in rheumatic diseases in the future.
- Evaluate current and emerging evidence on the safety, efficacy, and durability of response with CAR T-cell therapies under investigation in rheumatic conditions.
- Incorporate interprofessional strategies to optimize real-world adoption, access, administration, management, and long-term follow-up of CAR T-cell therapies for patients with rheumatic diseases.
CME Information
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and MOC Credit.
See the final CE activity announcement for specific details.
Commercial Support:
This activity is supported by an educational grant from BMS.
Summit Agenda
12:00-12:30 EST
Product Theater (Sponsored by Amgen)
12:30-13:00 EST
Opening Remarks & AWIR Updates
Chairs:
Grace Wright, MD, PhD, FACR
AWIR President and Founder
Priya Reddy, MD, FACR
AWIR Secretary and Treasurer
13:00-14:30 EST
Accredited Session (1.5CME/MOC)
Reimagining Remission: Preparing Rheumatology for Real-World Integration of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Autoimmune Disease
Speakers:
Bradley D. Hunter, MD
Director, Immune Effector Cell Therapy
Interim Medical Director, Oncology Research Intermountain Healthcare
Sheetal Desai, MD, MSEd
Executive Vice Chair of Medicine
Chief of Rheumatology UC Irvine School of Medicine
This activity is supported by an educational grant from BMS.
14:30-14:45 EST
Closing Remarks
Chairs:
Grace Wright, MD, PhD, FACR
AWIR President and Founder
Priya Reddy, MD, FACR
AWIR Secretary and Treasurer
Registration Details
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Watch Parties
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Select AWIR Local Chapters are hosting exclusive Watch Parties, bringing the virtual summit to life with live networking and learning!
Connect with local colleagues and expand your professional circle while enjoying great food, discussing key takeaways, and sharing clinical perspectives in real time – for FREE!
Watch Parties Available
Alabama - Birmingham / Automatic Seafood
2824 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
California - Sacramento
California - San Diego
Connecticut / Ludal's Italian Restaurant
28-30 Broadway North Haven, CT 06473
Florida - Orlando / Seasons 52
7700 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
Florida - Sarasota
Florida - Tampa Bay / Union New American
1111 N. Westshore Blvd Tampa, FL 33607
Iowa - Iowa City / The Paper Crane
121 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Kentucky - Lexington / Malone's
3373 Tates Creek Road, Lexington Kentucky 40502
Nebraska - Omaha / Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill
2425 S 192nd Ave, Omaha, NE 68130
New Jersey / Cuzin's Seafood & Clam Bar
130 Route 79 South Marlboro, NJ 07746
New York - Albany
Pennsylvania - Lehigh Valley / Edge Restaurant
74 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Texas - Dallas / Al Biernat’s North Dallas
5251 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
Utah - Salt Lake City / Home of LCL
By invitation only
Central Virginia / Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
11792 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233
Canada - Toronto / Parcheggio’s Toronto Bayview Ave, North York Ontario
2901 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M2K 2S3
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Summit Sponsors
Thank you to our Industry Partners for sponsoring this summit. Your support is crucial in making this event possible.
