Scleroderma Patient Education Days

The San Diego Scleroderma Patient Education Day is a dedicated day of learning, support, and community for those living with scleroderma, their loved ones, and caregivers. The event features expert-led presentations, resources, and interactive sessions focused on the latest treatments, research updates, and practical tools for managing life with scleroderma. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals, ask questions, and build connections with others in the scleroderma community.

Morning refreshments and lunch from Panera Bread will be served, including mixed fruit and vegetable salads for gluten-free guests. If you have other dietary restrictions, please bring your own food.

The main registrant will provide their name, email, phone number, and address; their guests need only provide first and last names.

Speakers and Topics (tentative):

Dr. Brian Pedersen: What's new in scleroderma research and how does it impact our scleroderma families. 

Dr. Surabhi Khanna: Scleroderma Overview: what to expect for the newly diagnosed and our long term warriors

Dr. Gaurav Khanna: Understanding lung disease in scleroderma

Dr. Gordon Saxe: Chronic disease management through integrative and lifestyle medicine.