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.
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.
Schedule
Friday, April 23
Full Day Forum
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Keynote
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Interface Between Infectious Disease & Autoimmune
10:30 - 11:30 AM
The Power of Patient Advocacy
11:30 - 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Patient-led Grand Rounds
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Emerging Therapies in Rheumatology and Gastroenterology
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Break | Light Bites + Book Signing
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Cell Therapy in Autoimmune Disease
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Inspiring the Next Generation
5:30 - 6:00 PM
Keynote & Closing Remarks
6:30 PM
Day 1 Closes
Saturday, April 24
Half Day Forum
8:30 AM
Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Rethinking Autoimmune Research Data Generation
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Women, Stress, and Autoimmunity
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Keynote
11:30 - 11:45 AM
Raffle Drawings | Day 2 Closes