AWIR BALTIMORE - Maryland Local Chapter Meeting

Join your AWIR colleagues for an evening of networking, dining, and clinical discussion, hosted by our dedicated local chapter leader, Dr. Marisa Mizus.

AWIR Vice President and Co-Chair of Advocacy, Dr. Gwenesta Melton, will lead the discussion by providing impactful AWIR updates and delivering an educational symposium titled New Era, New Data: The Evolving Story of KEVZARA(sarilumab).

Dr. Melton will identify challenges in PMR management and the central role of IL-6 in its pathophysiology, explore the efficacy of KEVZARA - the first and only biologic approved for PMR treatment, and highlight its safety profile established over 10 years of RA and PMR studies.

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!

Host: Marisa Mizus, MD

Location: Citron - 2605 Quarry Lake Drive, Baltimore, Maryland

Date: Wednesday, May 20th 2026

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

Registration: Please RSVP by Monday, May 18th 2026 to reserve your spot

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

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Agenda: 

6:30PM Arrival

7:00PM Dinner & Presentation

Educational Symposium

Speaker: Gwenesta Melton, MD

Title: New Era, New Data: The Evolving Story of KEVZARA(sarilumab)

Sponsor: Sanofi

AWIR Topic: Updates

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