Scleroderma Patient Education Days

Join us for a day of learning and support at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport at 835 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

-Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this event is for you. Come and gain valuable insights from expert speakers in scleroderma from UCSF who will share their knowledge about scleroderma and its management. Connect with others who understand your journey and find comfort in a supportive community. Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with the latest information and strategies for living well with scleroderma.
-The event and the parking are FREE to patients, family, friends and caregivers.

AGENDA: (Order of speakers and topics are subject to change)

8AM Registration/Check In

9AM Welcome/Opening Speech

9:10 AM: Dr. Andrew Gross - Scleroderma Overview: for our newly diagnosed and longtime warriors

9:40 AM: Dr. Monica Yang - Beyond Cold Hands: Understanding and Managing Raynaud's in Scleroderma

10:20 AM: Dr. Caroline Shiboski - Management of Severe Salivary Hypofunction and Prevention of Associated Complications

11:10 AM: Greg Merrill, MSW, LCSW - Palliative Medicine - UCSF - Living Well: Quality of Life with Serious Illness

11:50 AM: Dr. Charlotte Hurabielle Claverie - Scleroderma and Your Skin: A Practical Overview

12:30 PM to 1:15 PM LUNCH

1:15 PM: Dr. Priya Kathpalia - Reflux, Dysphagia, and More: Understanding Esophageal Problems in Scleroderma

1:55 PM: Dr. Rupal Shah -Scleroderma and the Lungs: Recognizing and Managing Interstitial Lung Disease

• Morning refreshments and Lunch will be served
  
• We have a room block reserved at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport for December 5, 2025 through December 7, 2025. Complimentary Parking & Internet is offered to our group. The discounted rate is $110 per night for anyone who wishes to stay while attending the event and must be booked by 11/15/2025. Click this link to reserve your room: Scleroderma - Patient Education Conference
  

Frequently asked questions:
Is there a cost to attend the Scleroderma Patient Education Day?The event and the parking are FREE to patients, family, friends and caregivers.
Will there be food at the education day?Yes, water, coffee, and tea will be offered throughout the day. Morning refreshments and Lunch will be served, and we will do our best to have some gluten free options. If the food options do not meet your dietary needs, you'll need to bring your own meals.
Will the room be set at a warm temperature for people living with scleroderma?We will do everything in our power to keep the room at a comfortable temperature, but just in case we run into problems regulating the temperature, we encourage everyone to be prepared with jackets, gloves, blankets and hand warmers.