Rheumatology 2013 Where the rheumatology

community meets

KEY Information Key Dates:Conference date: Tuesday 23 - Thursday 25 April 2013Abstract deadline: Wednesday 21 November 2012Early bird registration deadline: Friday 1 February 2013

Conference VenueThe ICC, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EA

Rheumatology 2013 will be held at The ICC, in the centre of Birmingham, a vibrant city boasting excellent transport links to all parts of the UK and beyond.

23-25 April | Birmingham, UK

Alongside the conference in 2013, BSR will be hosting two evening events, providing entertainment and further networking opportunities to our delegates.

Presidents’ Reception | Tuesday 23 April 2013The Presidents of BSR and BHPR, Professor Chris Deighton and Mr Robert Field would like to invite all attendees to join them for an evening of drinks, music and socialising with colleagues. This event is free to all delegates and includes drinks and canapés;a wonderful way to spend your evening in Birmingham and wind down after the first day at Rheumatology 2013.

Conference Dinner | Wednesday 24 April 2013With a lively and diverse culture, Birmingham has a never ending offering of delicious restaurants to try, none better than the infamousShimla Pinks. BSR and BHPR invites guests to carry on networkinginto the night at the award winning restaurant, enjoying a gourmetIndian feast, socialising and fabulous entertainment along the way,this promises to be an exciting evening.

For further information please visitwww.rheumatology.org.uk/2013socialevents

WHY attend?• A must for continuing professional development• Innovative, engaging and interactive sessions• Emphasis on pioneering developments• Streamed sessions dedicated to revalidation, trainees,

allied health professionals and scientists• Peer reviewed oral and poster abstracts• Superb networking opportunities• Prestigious keynote lectures• Renowned national and international speakers• Updates on commissioning and NHS changes• Comprehensive exhibition

Nobody working in rheumatology can afford to miss this excellent meeting

WHO should attend?Our varied conference programme appeals to all healthcare professionalswith an interest in rheumatology:

• Consultant rheumatologists • Researchers• Doctors in training • Scientists• Nurse specialists • Students• GPs • Occupational therapists• Academics • Podiatrists• Physiotherapists • Industry professionals

Abstract deadline: Wednesday 21 November 2012Early bird registration deadline: Friday 1 February 2013

Networking opportunities

BSR, Bride House, 18-20 Bride Lane, London EC4Y 8EE Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7842 0900 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7842 0901 Email: events@rheumatology.org.uk Website: www.rheumatology.org.uk/conference

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2013RheumatologyPrizes and awards

“Winning the prize meant a lot to me personally as it was really nice to gain external recognition for my work. I immediately updated my CV with the

awards and I think it will help me stand out from other candidates in future.”

- Rheumatology 2012 Winner

BSR and BHPR prizes, awards and bursariesCelebrating the individuals who change the face of rheumatologyRewarding professional excellence, innovations and achievements; eachyear BSR and BHPR award a series of prizes to recognize achievementsand encourage those working to improve patient care across all levels.

WHY enter?• Showcase your work to an audience of peers and leading

medical professionals• Get the recognition you deserve • Inspire and inform others

BSR AwardsMichael Mason PrizeGarrod PrizeYoung Investigator Innovation Award

BHPR Awards Droitwich Medical Trust Clinical PrizeStudent / Recently Qualified Health Professional PrizeChris Moran Poster PrizeDroitwich LectureHonorary Membership Arthritis Research UK Silver Medals in Research and Physiotherapy

BURSARIESSupporting learning and development of skills, BSR and BHPR offer arange of bursaries each year enabling applicants at all career stages topartake in educational visits and to attend Rheumatology 2013. Open toentrants in a variety of roles, BSR and BHPR bursaries have assisted theprofessional development of over 50 recipients in the last four years.

Applications for the 2013 awards are now open, for further information and to apply please visit www.rheumatology.org.uk/prizes

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday 21 November 2012

Conference HIGHLIGHTS

Essentials in rheumatology

Trainee streamBasic science

Allied health professionals

Rheumatology 2013: A HUB OF LEARNING

Droitwich Lecture Primary Care

Jewels in the Crown

Special interest groups

Networking

Industry supported symposia

Heberden Oration Heberden Round

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09.00 – 10.30

• Faster, Safer, Cheaper? Advances in Orthopaedic Science• An embarrassment of riches - clinical research in rheumatoid arthritis• BHPR: The experience of living with musculoskeletal problems and

other conditions• New insights on the pathogenesis and treatment of crystal arthritis• Oral abstracts• Spondyloarthropathy Special Interest Group• CTD Special Interest Group

10.30 – 11.30 Poster viewing and exhibition | Tea and coffee

11.30 – 13.00

• BHPR: Interactive panel discussion and problem solving to optimisework participation

• BSR/BHPR: Facilitating adherence to treatment in rheumatology• Osteoporosis - an update• Biologics in connective tissue disease• Oral abstracts• Musculoskeletal Pain Special Interest Group• Foot and Ankle Special Interest Group

13.00 – 14.00 Exhibition | Lunch

13.00 – 14.00

• BSR/BHPR: Post graduate research student network• Register open meeting

14.00 – 16.00

• Jewels in the CrownWithin the prestigious Jewels in the Crown plenary session, chairedby the presidents of BSR and BHPR we will be showcasing the topscoring abstracts and awarding the Michael Mason and GarrodPrize winners.

16.00 – 16.30 Exhibition | Tea and Coffee

16.30 – 17.30

• Heberden Oration

17.30 – 19.30

• Industry supported symposia

19.30 – 21.00

• Presidents’ reception

07.00 – 9.00

• Industry supported symposia

09.00 – 10.30

• BHPR: Are our interventions cost-effective?• BHPR: Measuring disease activity in RA, when your patient is

in remission• Essentials in rheumatology: Disease management• Managing the care gap: implementing evidence - based practice

in primary care• Ultrasound, what is in it for you?• Getting to grips with the use of social media tools in rheumatology • Oral abstracts• Education Special Interest Group

10.30 – 11.30 Poster viewing and exhibition | Tea and coffee

11.30 – 13.00

• Musculoskeletal clinical networks in the new NHS landscape• Arthritis pain: mechanisms, meaning and medicines• Essentials in rheumatology: Symptoms diagnosis and management• The emerging role of epigenetics in rheumatic diseases• Oral abstracts: BHPR• Oral abstracts: Primary care• MSK disorders in Ethnic Minorities Special Interest Group• Young Adult/Adolescent Special Interest Group• Ultrasound Special Interest Group

13.00 – 14.30 Exhibition | Lunch

13.00 – 14.30

• BSR AGM

16.00 – 16.30 Exhibition | Tea and Coffee

14.30 – 16.00

• Adolescent / Young Adult Session• BHPR:Clinical update on Axial Spondylarthropathy (ASpA)• BHPR: Measuring disease activity in Psoriatic Arthritis • BSR/BHPR: Longstanding musculoskeletal pain: impact,

perceptual representations and treatment• Essentials in rheumatology: Clinical decision making• Oral abstracts• ARMA • SLE Special Interest Group

16.30 – 17.30

• Heberden Round

17.30 – 19.30

• Industry supported symposia

19.30 – 21.00

• Conference dinner

07.00 – 9.00

• Industry supported symposia

09.00 – 10.30

• Ageing and the musculoskeletal system• Ask the experts• BSR/BHPR: Advanced practice in osteoarthritis• Mortality in rheumatic disease• BHPR: Introducing cognitive behavioural approaches to rheumatic

disease: top tips and tools for clinic • Oral abstracts• Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue Special Interest Group• Sjögren’s Special Interest Group

10.30 – 11.30 Poster viewing and exhibition | Tea and coffee

11.30 – 13.00

• Droitwich• Polymyalgia rheumatic and giant cell arthritis• Interactive clinical teaching: osteoporosis • Oral abstracts• Oral abstracts: Science• Scleroderma Special Interest Group• Soft Tissue Rheumatism and Sports Medicine Special Interest Group

13.00 – 14.30 Exhibition | Lunch

13.00 – 14.00

• BHPR AGM• RATs AGM• SAGWG

14.00 – 15.30

• Advances in cartilage biology: towards a better understanding of osteoarthritis

• BHPR: The use of ultrasound for nurses and allied health professionals• Career development for new consultants• Commissioning session• BHPR: The importance of health literacy in musculoskeletal disease • Oral abstracts• Myositis Special Interest Group• Rheumatoid Arthritis Special Interest Group

16.00 – 17.30

• Genetics Special Interest Group• Osteoarthritis Special Interest Group

17.30 Meeting Close

TUESDAY 23 APRIL 2013 WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL 2013 THURSDAY 25 APRIL 2013

Meeting at a glance* | Book now | www.rheumatology.org.uk/conference

KEYSESSION | BHPRBSR/BHPR JOINT SESSIONPRIMARY CAREESSENTIALS IN RHEUMATOLOGYSCIENCE STREAM | TRAINEE STREAMKEYNOTE SESSION | ORAL ABSTRACTSSPECIAL INTEREST GROUPSINDUSTRY SUPPORTED SYMPOSIUMNETWORKING

“A priceless opportunity to learn,

share experience and reflect.

It has changed my concept

about various aspects of

modern rheumatology,

and subsequently my

practices has been changed”

“A first-rate conference

that is a must for all who

treat patients with

rheumatological conditions”

Professor Caroline Gordon Heberden Round Tuesday 23 April 2013Professor of Rheumatology at the

University of Birmingham.

Consultant Rheumatologist,

Sandwell and West Birmingham

Hospitals NHS Trust and University

Hospitals Birmingham NHS

Foundation Trust.

Dr Philip HelliwellDroitwich Lecture Thursday 25 April 2013Senior Lecturer in Rheumatology

at the University of Leeds, and

Honorary Consultant

Rheumatologist for the Bradford

Hospitals NHS Trust.

Professor Paul Emery Heberden Oration Wednesday 24 April 2013Arthritis Research UK Professor of

Rheumatology. Division of

Musculoskeletal Disease, Leeds

Institute of Molecular Medicine,

University of Leeds. Director,

Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical

Research Unit. Leeds Teaching

Hospitals NHS Trust.

Keynote SPEAKERS

To view the full biographies of our keynote speakersplease visit www.rheumatology.org.uk/keynote

Facebook group: The British Society for Rheumatology

Linkedin profile name: BSR Comms

Twitter username: @Rheumatologyuk

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“I found it very stimulating

and I learned things that will

change my practice”

“The conference is a

must for rheumatology nurse

specialists, excellent updates

and networking”

“Probably the best national

conference in the world-focussed,

informative and not so large that

one misses out because of

sessional conflicts”

“This is the conference to attend

to update your knowledge no

matter what level you work at in

the field of rheumatology”

“Excellent

trainee sessions”

* Correct at the time of printing, but is subject to change.

“The conference is

invaluable for networking

and forming collaborations

for future research”

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