ACR Convergence 2021

Colleagues and experts from around the world have been gathering every year since 1934 to share revolutionary science and discuss timely topics in rheumatology around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatic diseases. 

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2021 is an all-encompassing virtual experience designed for the global rheumatology community. 

The conference takes place November 3-9, with extended programming on November 10. The annual event has become the preeminent scientific event for rheumatology, with over 16,000 attendees in 111 countries.

Following our team's research, examining how the COVID–19 pandemic may be affecting the health and wellness of people with scleroderma, the following poster presentation was created. In highlighting the experience of patients with scleroderma during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are better able to respond in ways that help people stay well.

Pandemic andPatients: Examining Health-Related Behaviors of Patients with SystemicSclerosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Session: Patient Outcomes, Preferences and Attitudes. Nancy Dorr, Ph.D. (The College of Saint Rose), Patricia Fennell, MSW, LCSW-R (Albany Health Management Associates, Inc.), and Lee Shapiro, MD (Steffens Scleroderma Foundation and Albany Medical College).

To learn more about ACR Convergence 2021, please visit https://www.rheumatology.org/Annual-Meeting

by Jennifer Howard