10/15/2026
LUPUS ONTARIO SYMPOSIUM 2026: Renewing Hope: Advances in Lupus Care and Research
Join Lupus Ontario online for our 2026 Lupus Symposium, taking place October 20–21. Across two evenings, leading lupus specialists will explore emerging advances in monitoring, research and treatment.
Tuesday, October 20
7:00 p.m. — Reducing Burden: Non-Invasive Advances in Lupus Care
Presented by Dr. Catherine Ivory (The Ottawa Hospital)
Explore emerging non-invasive tools, earlier detection methods and innovative approaches that may help simplify lupus monitoring and reduce treatment burden.
8:00 p.m. — Restoring Balance: CAR-T Cell Therapy in Lupus Care
Presented by Dr. Zahi Touma (Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network)
Learn about CAR-T cell therapy, its potential to reset the immune system, current evidence in lupus and its possible future role in treatment.
Wednesday, October 21
7:00 p.m. — Reaching Further: Access and Innovation in Lupus Clinical Trials
Presented by Dr. Janet Pope (St. Joseph’s Health Care London)
Discover how new approaches to clinical trial design and participation are helping make lupus research more accessible, inclusive and representative.
8:00 p.m. — Renewing Treatment: Biologics and New Medications in Lupus Care
Presented by Dr. Konstantinos Tselios (Hamilton Health Sciences)
Explore advances in biologics, targeted therapies and emerging medications that are expanding treatment options for people living with lupus.
Register once to attend both evenings.
👉 Register now, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xpA44yY3SJq4FfnvDxPOXQ