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ACR 2016 Reception NOV 12, 2016 Washington DC

November 12, 2016 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm UTC-5

Washington DC

Full information

Old Ebbitt Grill-Atrium

675 15th St NW

Washington DC

Sponsored by Crescendo Bioscience and AWIR

Thank you for the support

 

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2017 National Conference AUG 17-20 2017 Hilton Head, SC

August 17, 2017 - August 20, 2017

Sonesta Hilton Head Hotel, 130 Shipyard Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Full information

2017 SONESTA RESORT EXHIBITOR SPONSORS

Thank you for the support

2017 National Conference AUG 17-20 2017 Hilton Head, SC

Platinum

  • Abbvie
  • Horizon Pharma
  • Novartis
  • Pfizer
  • Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron
  • UCB

Silver

  • Amgen
  • Celgene
  • Crescendo Bioscience
  • Janssen
  • Lilly

Bronze

  • Alexion
  • BMS
  • Exagen
  • Genentech
  • IntraFUSION
  • Lilly
  • Lilly Osteoporosis
  • Long’s Specialty Pharmacy
  • Mallinckrodt

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  • Medac Pharma
  • Metro Medical
  • Novartis (ILARIS)
  • Outcome Health
  • Primus Pharmaceuticals
  • Radius Health
  • TSI Healthcare
  • UCB Medical

Poster Exhibit Sponsors

  • BMS
  • Crescendo Bioscience
  • Genentech
  • Janssen
  • Novartis
  • Pfizer
  • Sanofi Genzyme
  • Regeneron

Non-Profit

  • Arthritis Foundation
  • Creaky Joints
  • National Infusion Center

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  • National Organization of Rheumatology Managers
  • Rheumatology Nurses Society

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ACR 2017 Reception SAT, NOV 4, 2017 San Diego, CA

November 4, 2017 @ 6:30 am - 9:30 pm UTC-5

San Diego CA 92101

Full information

Kimpton Solamar Hotel San Diego

Solamar Terrace, 4th Floor

435 6th Avenue, San Diego CA 92101

Time: 6:30 -9:30 PM

Thank you for attending. See you again in 2018! 

Co-Sponsored by AWIR & Crescendo Bioscience

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AWIR National Conference 2018

August 16, 2018 - August 18, 2018

Sonesta Hilton Head Hotel, 130 Shipyard Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Full information

2nd ANNUAL AWIR IMMUNOLOGY BOOTCAMP

  • This continuing medical education activity is provided by Vindico Medical Education
  • This activity is supported by educational grants from Abbvie, Inc.; Amgen; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Pfizer, Inc.; and Sanofi Genzyme and and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Chair:

  • Dr Grace C Wright, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine

Course Directors:

  • Dr Leonard Calabrese, RJ Fasenmeyer Chair of Clinical Immunology, Cleveland Clinic
  • Dr Grace C Wright, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine

Faculty

Dr. Grace C. Wright

Dr. Leonard Calabrese

Dr. Jeffrey Kaine

Dr. John Tesser

Agenda

Advances in Basic and Clinical Immunology 2018: Part 1

  • Highlights of the Year 2018

Mini Biologics Summit:

  • TNF Pathway and Targeted Therapies
  • IL-6 Pathway and Targeted Therapies
  • IL-12/23 and IL-23 targeted Therapies
  • B- and T-cell Pathway and Targeted Therapies
  • IL-17 Pathway and Targeted Therapies
  • Biosimilars
  • Signal Transduction Hubs and Small Molecule-targeted therapies in Rheumatic Disease:
    — JAK-STAT, BTK, P38

Diet, Exercise, and Mindfulness in Rheumatic Diseases:

  • Clinician and Patient Perspective

Advances in Basic and Clinical Immunology 2018: Part 2

  • Rheumatic Immune-related Adverse Events from Cancer Immunotherapy

Panel Discussion: Shared Decision Making

AWIR National Conference Agenda Overview

Special Series:

Leadership Development Series: Part 3

Practice Development Series: Part 3

  • Medical Practice: Insights shared by an Experienced Attorney

Personal Development Series:

Scientific Updates: ​

  • Clinical trials, Cardiovascular Disease in RA, Biomarkers and CV disease
  • Women's Health and Autoimmune Diseases
  • and MORE....

Advocacy Updates:

  • MIPPS, MACCRA and beyond

Educational & Product Symposia:

Poster Session:

  • Separate Poster session to facilitate Updates presented at ACR, EULAR and other Congresses....

Networking:

  • Daily Networking Events to Optimize time with your Colleagues and Partners

Community Building:

  • Sunrise Walk: Greet the sunrise with your fellow attendees on the beach
  • Dinners with Opportunities to increase your Engagement and Connections

FELLOWS use your discount code given with your MEMBERSHIP registration

2018 Sonesta Resort Exibitor Sponsors

Platinum

  • Abbvie
  • Celgene
  • Horizon Pharma
  • Novartis
  • Pfizer
  • Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron
  • UCB

Silver

  • Crescendo Bioscience
  • Glaxo Smithkline
  • Janssen
  • Lilly
  • United Rheumatology

Bronze

  • Altus Infusion
  • Amgen
  • Amgen Bone
  • BendCare
  • BMS
  • Exagen Diagnostics
  • Genentech
  • Gilead Sciences
  • Long’s Specialty Pharmacy
  • Mallinckrodt
  • McKesson Specialty Health (IntraFUSION)
  • Medac Pharma
  • Novartis
  • Pfizer
  • Primus Pharmaceuticals
  • UCB Medical

Poster

  • BMS
  • Crescendo Bioscience
  • Exagen
  • Genentech
  • Janssen
  • Novartis
  • Pfizer
  • Sanofi Genzyme
  • Regeneron

Platinum

  • Arthritis Foundation
  • Creaky Joints- Global Healthy Living Foundation
  • National Organization of Rheumatology Managers
  • Rheumatology Nurses Society

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AWIR Dinner

September 28, 2018 @ 6:00 pm UTC-5

Norman's Restaurant, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837

Full information

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Meeting / High Tea

September 29, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm UTC-5

JW Marriott, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando FL / Ritz Carlton High Tea

Full information

Florida Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Virtual Meeting

October 6, 2018 @ 6:00 pm UTC-5

Virtual

Full information

Northern CA Local Chapter meeting

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ACR 2018 Reception

October 20, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm UTC-5

Chicago, IL

Full information

The Godfrey Hotel

I/O Rooftop, 4th Floor

127 W. Huron Street, Chicago 60654

Sponsored by AWIR & Crescendo Bioscience

Thank you for the support

 

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AWIR Dinner

October 25, 2018 @ 6:00 pm EDT

Curate Bar de Tapas, 13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Full information

Asheville Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by Amgen

Thank you for the support

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High Tea with AWIR

October 27, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Umstead Hotel, Cary, NC

Full information

Raleigh NC Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

October 30, 2018 @ 6:30 pm EDT

Peninsula Grill, 112 N. Market St, Charleston, SC 29401

Full information

Charleston Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Cooking Class

November 1, 2018

Place TBA

Full information

Philadelphia Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

November 1, 2018

Place TBA

Full information

GA Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by BMS

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Brunch

November 3, 2018 @ 10:00 am EDT

Hilton Norfolk The Main, 100 E. Main St, Norfolk, VA

Full information

Virginia Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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Fall Dinner Meeting

November 7, 2018 @ 6:00 pm EST

Shogun Legend 1969 NJ-34 Wall, NJ 07719

Full information

ACR 2018 update.AWIR 2018 Update.lecture and networking

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Fall Dinner Meeting

November 27, 2018 @ 6:00 pm PST

Pamplemousse, Del Mar, CA

Full information

San Diego chapter meeting

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AWIR/AF Jingle Bell Walk/ Lunch

December 2, 2018 @ 5:30 pm CST

5601 Granite Parkway, Plano, TX / Lunch Location TBA

Full information

Dallas TX Chapter meeting

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AWIR Dinner

December 6, 2018 @ 6:00 pm CST

Perry‘s Steskhouse, 2000 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX

Full information

Dallas TX Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Holiday Cookie Exchange and Crafts

December 15, 2018 @ 2:00 pm EST

312 Ridge View Dr, Asheville, NC

Full information

Asheville NC Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Brunch

February 24 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CST

51fifteen Cuisine and Cocktails. The Galleria, 5175 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056

Full information

Houston Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Meeting / Mardi Gras Parade Watch

February 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm CST

1750 St Charles #510, New Orleans, LA 70130

Full information

New Orleans Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Meeting / Mardi Gras Parade Watch

March 2 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CST

1750 St Charles #510, New Orleans, LA 70130

Full information

New Orleans Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

March 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Steakhouse 85 Restaurant. 85 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Full information

NJ Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

March 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AST

The Frog and the Peach, 89 Dennis Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901

Full information

GA Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by Abbvie

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Dinner

March 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm AST

Mario Pagan, 1110 Avenida Magdalena, San Juan, PR 00907

Full information

Puerto Rico Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by BMS

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Dinner

March 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Seasons 52 Fresh Grill. 3819 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

Full information

Cincinnati OH Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by Amgen

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Breakfast

March 16 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

Full information

Michigan Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by Amgen

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Brunch

March 16 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

TBA Charlotte NC

Full information

Charlotte NC Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by UCB

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Dinner

March 21

The Frog and the Peach, 89 Dennis Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901

Full information

DC Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Meeting / Cooking Class

March 23 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT

The Osthoff Resort. 101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

Full information

Wisconsin Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Lunch / Scavenger Hunt

March 30 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

NC Museum of Natural Sciences / Sitti Restaurant. 137 S. Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Full information

Raleigh NC Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR NJ Local Chapter Dinner

April 10 @ 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm EDT

Shogun Legends, 1969 State Highway 34, Wall Township, NJ 07719

Full information

AWIR NJ Local Chapter Dinner

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AWIR VA Dinner/ Paint & Sip

April 12 @ 6:30 pm EDT

4028 Whittall Way, Glen Allen VA 23060

Full information

AWIR VA Dinner/ Paint & Sip

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AWIR Reception

April 13 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm PDT

Marriott Marina del Rey, 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Full information

AWIR Reception

Sponsored by AWIR

Thank you for the support

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AWIR CO Local Chapter Dinner

April 18 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm MDT

Michael's on East, 1212 S East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

Full information

AWIR CO Local Chapter Dinner

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AWIR FL Local Chapter Dinner

April 18 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Michael's on East, 1212 S East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

Full information

AWIR FL Local Chapter Dinner

Sponsor: UCB

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AWIR Dinner

April 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse 16100 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock Arkansas

Full information

AWIR AK Local Chapter Dinner

 

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AWIR NoCal Chapter

April 28 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT

Left Bank Santana Row, 377 Santana Row #1100, San Jose CA 95128

Full information

AWIR Northern California Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

May 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Mimosa Grill Restaurant 327 S Tryon St Charlotte NC

Full information

AWIR NC Local Chapter Dinner

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AWIR Central California Chapter

May 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Fresno, CA

Full information

AWIR Central California Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Dinner

May 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Norfolk, VA Beach

Full information

AWIR VA Local Chapter Dinner

Sponsored by Abbvie

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AWIR Dinner

May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing 4708 East Old Main Street Richmond, VA 23231

Full information

AWIR VA Local Chapter Dinner

Sponsored by Amgen

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AWIR Dinner

May 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Officina 1120 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Full information

AWIR Washington DC Local Chapter Dinner

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High Tea with AWIR

June 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

High Tea – The Stillwater Tea Room, Suffolk, VA

Full information

AWIR VA Local Chapter High Tea

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AWIR National Conference 2019

August 15 - August 18

Sonesta Hilton Head Hotel, 130 Shipyard Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Full information

3rd ANNUAL AWIR IMMUNOLOGY BOOTCAMP

  • This continuing medical education activity is provided by Vindico Medical Education (6 CEU)
  • This activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie, Inc.; Amgen Inc.; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Genentech, Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline; Lilly USA, LLC; Merck & Co., Inc.; and Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Chair:

  • Dr Grace C Wright

Course Directors:

  • Dr Leonard Calabrese, RJ Fasenmeyer Chair of Clinical Immunology, Cleveland Clinic
  • Dr Grace C Wright

Faculty

Dr. Grace C. Wright

Dr. Leonard Calabrese

Dr. Jeffrey Kaine

Dr. John Tesser

Agenda                Learn more

Advances in Basic and Clinical Immunology 2019

  • Highlights of the Year 2019

Mini Biologics Summit:

  • Patient vignettes and pathways involved in RA, SLE, AxSpA, PsA, Vasculitis etc
  • Signal Transduction Hubs and Small Molecule-targeted therapies in Rheumatic Disease
  • Biosimilars

Panel Discussion:

  • Having Effective Conversations with Different Patient Types

Lifestyle Approaches in Rheumatic Diseases:

  • Clinician and Patient Perspectives

Highlights in Basic/Clinical Translational Immunology for the Busy Clinician in 2019 – Rheumatic Immune-related Adverse Events from Cancer Immunotherapy

AWIR National Conference Agenda Overview

Special Series:

Leadership Development Series: Part 4

Practice Development Series: Part 4

  • Medical Practice: Insights shared by an Experienced Attorney

Creative Writing Workshop led by a Novelist & Rheumatologist

Personal Development Series:

  • Fellows Forum NEW
  • Advance Practice Provider Forum NEW
  • Teach the teacher: Conversations with Patients

Scientific Updates:

  • Immunology 102
  • Axial Spondyloarthritis
  • Systemic Lupus
  • and MORE....

CME Sessions (In-Program):

  • Become a HOP-STEP Educator! - Train the Trainer for Healthy Outcomes in Pregnancy with SLE Through Education of Providers. This continuing medical education activity is provided by Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development (1.5 CEU).
  • Patient Reported Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis. This continuing medical education activity is provided by Vindico Medical Education (1.25 CEU)

Advocacy Updates & Training:

Educational & Product Symposia:

Poster Session:

  • Separate Poster session to facilitate Updates presented at ACR, EULAR and other Congresses....

Networking:

  • Daily Networking Events to Optimize time with your Colleagues and Partners

Community Building:

  • Sunrise Walk: Greet the sunrise with your fellow attendees on the beach
  • Dinners with Opportunities to increase your Engagement and Connections
  • FELLOWS use your discount code given with your MEMBERSHIP registration

2019 Sonesta Resort Exibitor Sponsors

Platinum

Abbvie
Celgene
Glaxo-Smith Kline
Lilly
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer
Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron
UCB

Silver

Exagen
Genentech
Healio Rheumatology
Horizon Therapeutics
Janssen
Lilly
Myriad

Bronze

Advanced Infusion Care
Amgen
Amgen Bone
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cesas Medical
Gilead Sciences
Longs Specialty Pharmacy
McKesson Specialty Heath (IntraFUSION)
Medexus Pharma
Novartis Ilaris
Novartis Medical
Primus Pharmaceuticals
UCB Medical

Non-profit

American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
CreakyJoints
Coalition of State Rheumatology Organization
National Organization of Rheumatology
Rheumatology Nurses Society
The Arthritis Foundation

Medical Poster

Boehringer Ingelheim
Celgene
Gilead Sciences
Janssen
Myriad Autoimmune
Regeneron
Sanofi Genzyme
UCB

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AWIR Central California Chapter

September 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Pelican Hill Grill 22701 Pelican Hill Road South | Newport Coast, California | 92657

Full information

AWIR Central California Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Los Angeles Chapter Dinner

September 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

Angelini Osteria 7313 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 United States

Full information

AWIR CA Local Chapter Dinner

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AWIR Washington Seattle Chapter

October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Black Bottle 2600 1st Avenue (On the corner of Vine) Seattle, WA 98121

Full information

AWIR Washington Seattle Local Chapter Meeting

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AWIR Georgia Local Chapter

October 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

The Capital Grille 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30346

Full information

Georgia Local Chapter Meeting

Sponsored by BMS

Thank you for the support

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AWIR Los Angeles Chapter Dinner

November 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST

Restaurant 917, 19800 South Main Street Carson, CA 90745 (310) 527-0917

Full information

AWIR CA Local Chapter Dinner

Joint your AWIR colleagues for an educational event. And also enjoy the interesting collections of Porche cars.
Seats are limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible to Soha.dolatabadi@awirgroup.org

Sponsored by Amgen

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7th Annual Association of Women in Rheumatology Reception

November 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST

Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame 250 Marietta St, Atlanta, GA 30313

Full information

Celebrate with us at the 2019 AWIR reception in Atlanta GA

Sponsored by AWIR and Myriad Autoimmune.

Thank you for the support

Please join AWIR for hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the Football Hall of Fame.

 

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AWIR NJ Local Chapter Dinner

November 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

The Frog and the Peach, 89 Dennis Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901

Full information

AWIR NJ Local Chapter Dinner

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