2026 Autoimmune Neurology Conference | C4

2026 Autoimmune Neurology Conference | C4 - Neuro-rheumatology

Date Friday 08/07/26

Time 01:15 PM - 03:00 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Location Marriott Marquis Houston | Texas E

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Seminar

Moderator(s) Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD, FAAN, Melissa A. Wright, MD

Topic(s) Autoimmune Neurology

Learning Objectives Participants should be able to recognize the clinical presentations, diagnostic approaches, and neurological complications associated with systemic vasculitis, IgG4-related disease, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and Sjögren’s syndrome; differentiate key neurological manifestations of rheumatologic diseases and apply appropriate diagnostic strategies to facilitate timely and accurate diagnosis; and evaluate current and emerging treatment approaches for neuro-rheumatologic disorders and integrate evidence-based management strategies into clinical practice.

CME Available 1.75 CME credits

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement

Program Level Intermediate

Recommended Audience Fellow, Resident, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist, Advanced Practice Provider, Neurohospitalist, Medical Student

Teaching Styles Didactic

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
01:15 PM - 01:42 PM CDT	Speaker	Neurological Manifestations of Vasculitis (Central and Peripheral Nervous System) Jeffrey M. Gelfand, MD, MS, FAAN
01:42 PM - 02:09 PM CDT	Speaker	Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren’s Syndrome Mayra Montalvo Perero, MD
02:09 PM - 02:36 PM CDT	Speaker	IgG4 Disease Updates for the Neurologist Bart Chwalisz, MD
02:36 PM - 02:46 PM CDT	Abstract	1-079 - Clinical Utility of [F18] FDG-PET Imaging in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological IgG4-related Disease Akshara Balachandra, MD
02:46 PM - 02:56 PM CDT	Abstract	1-028 - Disease Activity Independently Correlates with Cognitive Impairment in SLE Steven Bieser, MD

Faculty Disclosures
Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD, FAAN	Dr. Bhattacharyya has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for NeuroLambda. Dr. Bhattacharyya has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Bhattacharyya has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Amgen. Dr. Bhattacharyya has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for TG Therapeutics. Dr. Bhattacharyya has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Continuum. Dr. Bhattacharyya has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Wiley. Dr. Bhattacharyya has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Merck. The institution of Dr. Bhattacharyya has received research support from Alexion Pharmaceuticals. The institution of Dr. Bhattacharyya has received research support from National Institute of Health. The institution of Dr. Bhattacharyya has received research support from UCB. The institution of Dr. Bhattacharyya has received research support from Genentech. The institution of Dr. Bhattacharyya has received research support from TG Therapeutics. The institution of Dr. Bhattacharyya has received research support from The Sumaira Foundation. Dr. Bhattacharyya has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Bhattacharyya has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Melissa A. Wright, MD	Dr. Wright has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novartis .
Jeffrey M. Gelfand, MD, MS, FAAN	Dr. Gelfand has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Arialys. Dr. Gelfand has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Ventyx Bio. An immediate family member of Dr. Gelfand has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. The institution of Dr. Gelfand has received research support from Genentech/Roche. The institution of Dr. Gelfand has received research support from Vigil Neurosciences. An immediate family member of Dr. Gelfand has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Gelfand has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Gelfand has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Gelfand has a non-compensated relationship as a Trial Steering Committee Chairperson and member with Roche / Genentech that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Mayra Montalvo Perero, MD	Dr. Montalvo Perero has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for TG THERAPEUTICS. Dr. Montalvo Perero has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for AMGEN.
Bart Chwalisz, MD	Dr. Chwalisz has nothing to disclose.
Kristin M. Galetta, MD, FAAN	Dr. Galetta has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Speaker with Can Do MS.
Akshara Balachandra, MD	The institution of Dr. Balachandra has received research support from National Institutes of Health.
Steven Bieser, MD	Dr. Bieser has nothing to disclose.
Borna Bonakdarpour, MD, FAAN	Dr. Bonakdarpour has nothing to disclose.
Elena I. Grebenciucova, MD	Dr. Grebenciucova has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for TG therapeutics . Dr. Grebenciucova has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Amgen . Dr. Grebenciucova has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Genentech. The institution of Dr. Grebenciucova has received research support from Lupus Research Alliance .
Jason D. Ross, MD	Dr. Ross has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Boston scientific , Abbott, SPR. Dr. Ross has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Boston Scientific .
Eric B. Larson, PhD	Dr. Larson has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Holland & Knight. Dr. Larson has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Gordon, Rees, Scully & Mansukhani.
Mohammad Daud Khan, MS	Mr. Khan has nothing to disclose.
Lutfiyya N. Muhammad, PhD	Dr. Muhammad has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for American College of Surgeons. Dr. Muhammad has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Arthritis Research & Therapy.
Carla M. Cuda, PhD	Dr. Cuda has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Arthritis Research & Therapy. The institution of Dr. Cuda has received research support from NIH NIAID.
Kathleen Aren, MPH	An immediate family member of Mrs. Aren has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Salvation Army.
Asma Qureshi, MPH	Miss Qureshi has nothing to disclose.
Laura Arneson, MD	Dr. Arneson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Werewolf Therapeutics.
Deborah Winter, PhD	Dr. Winter has nothing to disclose.
Zachary Orban	Mr. Orban has nothing to disclose.
Yvonne C. Lee, MD	Dr. Lee has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Tonix Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Lee has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Lee has or had stock in GE Healthcare.Dr. Lee has or had stock in CVS Health. The institution of Dr. Lee has received research support from NIH/NIAMS. The institution of Dr. Lee has received research support from Rheumatology Research Foundation.
Irene Blanco, MD	Dr. Blanco has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Fate Therapeutics. Dr. Blanco has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novartis. Dr. Blanco has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Zenas Biopharma. Dr. Blanco has received research support from Cabaletta. Dr. Blanco has received research support from Novartis.
Mary Carns, MS	Ms. Carns has nothing to disclose.
Tyler Therron, MS	Mr. Therron has nothing to disclose.
Thales H. Hein da Rosa, MSc	Mr. Hein da Rosa has nothing to disclose.
Vanessa Manada De Lobos	Mrs. Manada De Lobos has nothing to disclose.
Komel Safdar, MBBS	Dr. Safdar has nothing to disclose.
Anh H. Chung, BS	Ms. Chung has nothing to disclose.
Emily A. Breach	Ms. Breach has received research support from Rheumatology Research Fund.
Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman, MD, DrPH	Dr. Ramsey-Goldman has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for UCB/Biogen. Dr. Ramsey-Goldman has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Adicet. Dr. Ramsey-Goldman has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Autolus. Dr. Ramsey-Goldman has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors for Lupus Therapeutics. Dr. Ramsey-Goldman has received research support from NIH-to Northwestern University for my effort on the grant. Dr. Ramsey-Goldman has received research support from NIH-paid to Northwestern University for my effort ont he grant. Dr. Ramsey-Goldman has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a consultant on grants with American College of Rheumatology-paid to Northwestern University for effort on grant. Dr. Ramsey-Goldman has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a grant reviewer with Lupus Foundation of American.
Jing Song	Mrs. Song has nothing to disclose.
John Seagrist	Mr. Seagrist has nothing to disclose.
Cecilia Stumpf	Ms. Stumpf has or had stock in Gilead Sciences.Ms. Stumpf has or had stock in Novo nordisk.
Mary Mahieu, MD	Dr. Mahieu has or had stock in Abbvie.Dr. Mahieu has or had stock in Abbott Laboratories.Dr. Mahieu has or had stock in Baxter International.Dr. Mahieu has or had stock in Johnson & Johnson.Dr. Mahieu has or had stock in Kimberly Clark.Dr. Mahieu has or had stock in Pfizer.Dr. Mahieu has or had stock in Takeda Pharmaceutical.
Harris Perlman, PhD	Dr. Perlman has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Arthritis Research and Therapy.
Katherine R. Puev	Ms. Puev has nothing to disclose.
Mariam Siddiqui, MD	Ms. Siddiqui has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for Abbvie. Ms. Siddiqui has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Abbvie.
Neil Pillai, MS	Mr. Pillai has nothing to disclose.

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