Canadian Rheumatology Association Meeting JW Marriott Parq Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada February 21–24, 2018

Abstract

The 73rd Annual Meeting of The Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) was held at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, February 21–24, 2018. The program consisted of presentations covering original research, symposia, awards, and lectures. Highlights of the meeting include the following 2018 award winners: Distinguished Rheumatologist, Alan Rosenberg; Distinguished Investigator, John Hanly; Teacher-Educator, Anna Oswald; Young Investigator, Évelyne Vinet; Best Abstract on Research by a Rheumatology Resident, May Choi; Best Abstract on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research by a Trainee – Ian Watson Award, Lily Wang; Best Abstract on Clinical or Epidemiology Research by a Trainee – Phil Rosen Award, Sophie Wojcik; Best Abstract on Basic Science Research by a Trainee, Jessica Salituri; Best Abstract on Quality Care Initiatives in Rheumatology, Arielle Mendel; Best Abstract by a Post-Graduate Research Trainee, Victoria Stefanelli; Best Abstract by a Medical Student, Tedi Qendro; Best Abstract by an Undergraduate Student, Sujay Nagaraj; Best Abstract on Research by Young Faculty, Kimberly Legault; Best Abstract on Pediatric Research by Young Faculty, Roberta Berard and Dax Rumsey. Lectures and other events included Keynote Address by John Hanly, Distinguished Investigator Awardee: Lupus and the Nervous System; Keynote Lecture by Linda Li: Arthritis Care in the Digital Age: The Patient CAN See you Now; State of the Art Lecture: Immunotherapy: Immune Modulation to Cure RA by Ranjeny Thomas; and the Great Debate: Be it Resolved that Precision Diagnostic Tools such as Biomarkers, Advanced Immunology, and Artificial Intelligence will Reduce the Need for Rheumatologists in the Future. Arguing for: Susa Benseler and Walter Maksymowych, and against: Trudy Taylor and Johannes Roth. Topics including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, Sjögren syndrome, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis, vasculitis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and their respective diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes are reflected in the abstracts, which we are pleased to publish in this issue of The Journal.