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Key Advances in Rheumatology at CCR East 2026

Presenter: Louis Bessette MD, FRCP(C), MSc From early arthritis treatment pathways to emerging digital health tools, the 2026 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East conference spotlights the clinical and scientific advances shaping the future of rheumatology care. Joining us to outline those key themes and sessions is Dr. Louis Bessette, Professor of Medicine at Université Laval and the Director of the Centre for Osteoporosis and Rheumatology of Québec.

Spot the Difference: Acute vs. Subacute Cutaneous Lupus

Guest: Avery H. LaChance, MD, MPH, FAAD Acute and subacute cutaneous lupus each have recognizable skin presentations that can help guide diagnosis, especially when distinguishing them from similar conditions. Join Dr. Avery H. LaChance as she breaks down their key diagnostic features, common mimics, and important considerations for clinical evaluation. Dr. LaChance is Director of the Connective Tissue Disease Clinic, Director of the Advanced Psoriasis Therapeutics Clinic, Director of Health Policy and Advocacy, and Program Director of the Dermatology-Rheumatology Fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She’s also an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, and she spoke on this topic at the 2026 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East.

Early Arthritis Insights from the CATCH Cohort

Presenter: Louis Bessette MD, FRCP(C), MSc What can nearly two decades of real-world data teach us about optimizing care in early inflammatory arthritis? Find out with Dr. Louis Bessette as he reviews key findings from the Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort (CATCH), a national, multicenter study of nearly 4,000 patients enrolled within weeks of symptom onset. Not only is Dr. Bessette a Professor of Medicine at Université Laval and the Director of the Centre for Osteoporosis and Rheumatology of Québec, but he also spoke about this topic at the 2026 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East conference.

A Visual Guide to Cutaneous Dermatomyositis

Guest: Avery H. LaChance, MD, MPH, FAAD Cutaneous dermatomyositis has a distinct pattern of skin findings that, once recognized, can make diagnosis much more straightforward. Tune in to hear Dr. Avery H. LaChance walk through the key visual clues and exam tips that help bring this condition into focus. Dr. LaChance is Director of the Connective Tissue Disease Clinic, Director of the Advanced Psoriasis Therapeutics Clinic, Director of Health Policy and Advocacy, and Program Director of the Dermatology-Rheumatology Fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She’s also an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, and she spoke on this topic at the 2026 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East.

Can We Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis Before Diagnosis?

Guest: Laura Coates, MBChB, MRCP, PhD As our understanding of psoriatic arthritis deepens, we're starting to turn our attention toward intervention: preventing the disease before it progresses or is officially diagnosed. Tune in to hear Dr. Laura Coates discuss the evolving landscape of psoriatic arthritis prevention and interception, including the challenges and opportunities in identifying at-risk patients and designing effective early intervention studies. Dr. Coates is an NIHR Research Professor and Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.