AWIR NORTH CAROLINA - Wilmington Local Chapter Meeting

Join your AWIR colleagues for an evening of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our esteemed local chapter leader, PA-C Wendy Simmons. This event will include impactful updates from AWIR, followed by an educational symposium led by Dr. Edmund MacLaughlin, titled Understanding the Burden and Unmet Needs in Uncontrolled Gout

Dr. MacLaughlin will further explain gout as a chronic, systemic, and progressive condition. He will explore the multifactorial factors contributing to elevated serum uric acid levels, the bidirectional association between uncontrolled gout and serious comorbidities, and review the current treatment landscape, providing insight into the ever-evolving science for the management of gout.

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. AWIR Style!

Host: Wendy Simmons, PA-C

Location: Covey - 1610 Tiburon Drive Wilmington, NC

Date: Wednesday, April 8th 2026

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM EDT

Registration: Please RSVP by Monday, April 6th 2026 to reserve your spot!

Important Notice: Industry employees are not permitted to attend unless their company is sponsoring the event.

Click here  to register and join the meeting

Agenda: 

6:30PM Arrival

7:00PM Dinner & Presentation

Speaker: Edmund MacLaughlin, MD

Title: Understanding the Burden and Unmet Needs in Uncontrolled Gout

Sponsor: Sobi

AWIR Topic: Updates

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