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SUMMARY:AWIR CALIFORNIA - Orange County Local Chapter Meeting
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<h1> AWIR CALIFORNIA - Orange County Local Chapter Meeting</h1><br />
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<p class="p1">Join your AWIR colleagues for a morning of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leaders, Dr. Sheetal Desai and Dr. Robin Dore.</p><p class="p1">Bring your energy and insight as we provide impactful AWIR updates, and esteemed AWIR local chapter leader Dr. Puja Chitkara delivers an educational symposium titled Expert Perspectives on a Different Treatment for PsA, nr-axSpA, and AS.</p><p class="p1">Dr. Chitkara will explain the mechanism of action of this IL17A/F inhibitor and review the safety and efficacy of Bimzelx® in adults across multiple disease states.</p><p class="p1">Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, expand your knowledge, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. We look forward to an inspiring moment of collaboration and professional growth!</p>
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<p class="p1">Hosts: Sheetal Desai, MD and Robin Dore, MD</p></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 10%;"><img src="images/icons/icon-pur-location.png" alt="1" width="44" height="44" /></td>
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<p class="p1">Location: True Food Kitchen - 451 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA</p>

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<p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Date: Sunday, May 17th 2026</span></p><p>
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM PDT</p>
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Registration: Please RSVP by Friday, May 15th 2026 to reserve your spot!</p><br /><p><strong><em>Important Notice:</em></strong> Industry employees are not allowed to attend except when their company is sponsoring the event.</p><br /><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-baltimore-maryland-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1716907098349?aff=oddtdtcreator" class=""></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-california-sacramento-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1980110479748?aff=oddtdtcreator" class=""></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-indiana-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1980664847878?aff=oddtdtcreator"></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-colorado-denver-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1982383972827?aff=oddtdtcreator"></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-illinois-chicago-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1980655367522?aff=oddtdtcreator" class=""></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-florida-fort-lauderdale-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1982391296733?aff=oddtdtcreator" class=""></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-florida-south-florida-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1982391296733?aff=oddtdtcreator" class=""></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-hawaii-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1982056702954?aff=oddtdtcreator" class=""></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-florida-south-florida-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1982794267028?aff=oddtdtcreator"></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-california-san-diego-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1984333051574?aff=oddtdtcreator"></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-new-york-buffalo-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1984502488364?aff=oddtdtcreator" class=""></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-texas-dallas-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1984896644295?aff=oddtdtcreator"></a><a href="Industry employees are not allowed to attend except when their company is sponsoring the event."></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awir-california-orange-county-local-chapter-meeting-tickets-1986527459106?aff=oddtdtcreator">Click here</a><img src="images/icons/hands-icon-purp.png" alt="hands icon purp" width="20" height="18" class="" />  <span style="background-color: transparent;">to register and join the meeting<br /></span></p>
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<td><p class="p1">Agenda: </p><p class="p1"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><strong>10:00AM</strong> Arrival</span></p><p class="p1"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><strong>10:30AM</strong> Breakfast & Presentation</span></p><p class="p1"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><strong>Title:</strong> <font color="#1a0835">Expert Perspectives on a Different Treatment for PsA, nr-axSpA, and AS.</font></span></p><span style="background-color: transparent;"></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><strong></strong></span><p class="p1"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><strong>Sponsor:</strong>  UCB</span></p><p class="p1"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><strong>AWIR Topic:</strong> Updates</span></p>


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<p class="p1"><strong>Speaker:</strong> Puja Chitkara, MD</p></td></tr>

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LOCATION:True Food Kitchen - 451 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA
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