AWIR CALIFORNIA - San Diego Local Chapter Meeting

Join your AWIR colleagues for an exceptional evening of networking, fine dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our esteemed chapter leaders, Dr. Zuhre Tutuncu, Dr. Puja Chitkara, and Dr. Vaneet Sandhu. This event will cover impactful updates from AWIR and an educational symposium where Dr. Puja Chitkara will lead an engaging interactive conversation centered on the crucial topic of "Sarilumab forRelapse of Polymyalgia Rheumatica(PMR)During Glucocorticoid Taper" Published by The New England Journal of Medicine. Bring your energy and insight as Dr. Chitkara guides you through the SAPHYR trial design and patient characteristics, explores KEVZARA's groundbreaking efficacy as the first approved PMR biologic therapy and showcases its robust decade-long safety profile from extensive RA and PMR clinical experience. 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 evening of collaboration and professional growth!

Hosts: Dr. Zuhre Tutuncu, Dr. Puja Chitkara, and Dr. Vaneet Sandhu

Location: Seasons 52 - 4505 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, California 92122

Date: Thursday, May 15th 2025

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM PST

Registration: Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 13th 2025 so your spot can be reserved! 

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Agenda: 

6:30PM Arrival

7:00PM Dinner & Presentation

Educational Symposium

Speaker: Puja Chitkara, MD

Title: "Sarilumab for Relapse of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) During Glucocorticoid Taper" Published by The New England Journal of Medicine

Sponsor: Sanofi

AWIR Topic: Updates

Speaker: Puja Chitkara, MD

Sponsor: