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Psoriatic Diseases and Obesity: Advancing Evidence on Inflammatory Synergies and Novel Treatment Strategies for Improved Patient Outcomes
Summit Information
Details:
This is a live stream
Date:
October 24th 2026
Location:
Virtual with Community Watch Parties
Time:
12:00-15:45 EST
CME Information
AGENDA
- Obesity and Psoriatic Disease: Inflammatory overlap, Disease synergies, and Impact on Clinical and Patient Outcomes
- GLP-1 and GIP Therapies: Mechanisms, Key Efficacy and Safety Data, Approved Indications, and Rheumatology-Focused Trials
- Treatment Decision-Making: Evidence-Based Strategies for Integrating Weight Management, Pharmacologic Therapies, and Comorbidity Considerations in PsD Care
- Case-Based Discussions: Personalized Care Plans to Optimize Outcomes for Patients with PsD and Obesity
Learning Objectives
- Describe the interplay between obesity and psoriatic disease (PsD) including inflammatory mechanisms, disease synergies, and real- world clinical burden.
- Assess new and emerging targeted therapies for obesity based on mechanisms of action, key clinical trial data, indications, and compatibility with PsD treatment.
- Identify appropriate PsD patients for novel obesity therapies based on patient characteristics, comorbidities, contraindications, and treatment plans.
- Incorporate patient-centered weight management strategies into psoriatic disease care plans to improve clinical outcomes and patient health.
CME Information
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and MOC Credit. See the final CE activity announcement for specific details.
Commercial Support:
There is no commercial support for this accredited activity.
Summit Agenda
12:00-12:30 EST
Educational Symposium
12:30-13:00 EST
Opening Remarks & AWIR Updates
Chairs:
Grace Wright, MD, PhD, FACR
AWIR President and Founder
Priya Reddy, MD, FACR
AWIR Secretary and Treasurer
13:00-14:30 EST
Accredited Session (1.5CME/MOC)
Psoriatic Diseases and Obesity: Advancing Evidence on Inflammatory Synergies and Novel Treatment Strategies for Improved Patient Outcomes
Speakers:
Juliana S. Simonetti, MD
Director, Obesity Medicine Program
Co-Director, Comprehensive Weight Management Program
University of Utah
Alexis R. Ogdie, MD, MSCE
Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology)
Director, Penn Psoriatic Arthritis Clinic
University of Pennsylvania
14:30-14:45 EST
Break
14:45-15:00 EST
Roundtable
15:00-15:30 EST
Product Theater
15:30-15:45 EST
Closing Remarks
Chairs:
Grace Wright, MD, PhD, FACR
AWIR President and Founder
Priya Reddy, MD, FACR
AWIR Secretary and Treasurer
Registration Details
This is FREE virtual event hosted on AWIR’s virtual event web app.
Registration is required to access web app.
Register following these 4 easy steps:
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Watch Parties
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Select AWIR Local Chapters are hosting exclusive Watch Parties, bringing the virtual summit to life with live networking and learning!
Connect with local colleagues and expand your professional circle while enjoying great food, discussing key takeaways, and sharing clinical perspectives in real time – for FREE!
Watch Parties are open only to clinicians.
Watch Parties Available
Locations TBA Soon
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Summit Sponsors
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