Innovation in Action
Research & Development
Advance new therapies and scientific discoveries in the autoimmune space.
Clinical Trials
Reimagine trial design to improve access, participation, and outcomes in autoimmune research.
Patient
Engagement
Engage with advocates to amplify lived experience and learn from patient experts.
Clinical Care
Unite specialists across disciplines to improve coordination, access, and outcomes in autoimmune care.
About
What is Bridging Autoimmunity?
Bridging Autoimmunity 2026 brings together patients, clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders to break silos and advance collaboration in autoimmune research and care. Through panels, forums, and networking, we’re reimagining how science and lived experience drive meaningful progress.
Beyond dialogue, the event offers meaningful opportunities to connect and collaborate. Attendees can network with peers across sectors, build partnerships with leading organizations, and engage directly with patients driving change. Together, we’re creating a shared space to reimagine the future of autoimmune understanding, innovation, and care.
Speakers
Proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the globe
Philip Mease, MD
Director of Rheumatology Research, Providence/Swedish Health
Michael Chiorean, MD
Director, IBD Center | Digestive Health Institute, Swedish Medical Center
Stacie Bell, PhD
Chief Clinical Officer,
Lupus Research Alliance
About
What is Bridging Autoimmunity?
Tentative Schedule
Wed, April 8
Pre-conference Workshop/Reception
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Redesigning the Autoimmune Clinical Trial Experience
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Getting Started in Clinical Trials
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reception | Patient Art Auction, Dance Performances
Thurs, April 9
Full Day Forum
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Keynote
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Panels
11:00 - 12:30 PM
Patient-led Grand Rounds
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Panels & 1:1 Patient Consults
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Break | Light Bites + Book Signing
3:30 - 4:15 PM
Panel
4:15 PM
Keynote
5:00 PM
Day 1 Closes
Fri, April 10
Half Day Forum
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 - 10:45 AM
Panels
10:45 - 11:15 AM
Break/Book Signing
11:15 - 12:00 PM
Panel
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Keynote, Raffle Drawings | Day 2 Closes
Patient
Art Auction
Have artwork you'd like to donate?
Join our Patient Art Auction on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM!
All proceeds will go towards a nonprofit of your choice!
