July 2025

RHEUMATOLOGY

CME: CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES: VASCULITIS, SCLERODERMA AND LUPUS TRIALS

Eric M. Ruderman, MD, leads a Northwestern Medicine panel discussion with Irene Blanco, MD, ​Anisha Dua, MD, and ​Carrie Richardson, MD. Together, they dive into the latest advances in clinical trials and treatment strategies for scleroderma, vasculitis and lupus.

The panel discusses the goals and complexities of contemporary clinical trials, recent breakthroughs in therapies and the innovative potential of CAR-T therapy for managing autoimmune diseases. They emphasize the significance of personalized medicine and the collaboration needed among clinicians, industry collaborators and patient advocacy groups to drive research forward. 
Target Audience
Specialties - Hospitalist, Multiple Specialties, Rheumatology
Professions - Nurse, Physician

Objectives
  1. Discuss the latest clinical advances and complex cases in the various Northwestern Memorial Hospital departments.
  2. Identify the latest research interest and initiatives of NMH physicians.
  3. Disseminate evidence-based patient care into practice.

Accreditation
​The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

​Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours)
Eric M. Ruderman, MD, Professor of Rheumatology at Northwestern Medicine​
Irene Blanco, MD, Professor of Rheumatology at Northwestern Medicine ​
​Anisha Dua, MD, Associate Professor of Rheumatology at Northwestern Medicine
​Carrie Richardson, MD, Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at Northwestern Medicine

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