International Symposium on Sjogren's Syndrome

Sjögren’s India participated in the 10th International Symposium on Sjogren's Syndrome and a concurrent Meeting of Associations of Patients suffering from Sjögren's syndrome (SS) held in Brest, France from 1-3 October 2009.

300 clinicians and researchers from 42 countries attended this international conference which is held once every three years. The meeting of the Patient’s Associations was attended by representatives from twelve countries around the world including Japan, New Zealand, Russia, India and countries from Europe. The purpose of this international meeting was to increase global knowledge about SS and create a platform for working together to improve the quality of life of SS patients worldwide.

The Mayor of Brest welcomed the Conference delegates to his city. Discussions included latest research on Sjögren’s syndrome and new therapy options including the early use of biologics for treating SS. Over 200 research abstracts from institutions around the world as well as over 100 podium presentations by physicians/researchers were presented.

Dr. Sapan C. Pandya MD DM (Rheumatology, Immunology) presented a Poster titled “Primary Sjögren’s: Clinical and Immunological Profile”

The 11th International Symposium is to be held in Athens, Greece in 2012.

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