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Steven Echard, CAE

@stevenechard

Steven Echard, CAE - Executive Vice President of American College of Rheumatology @acrheum - Empowering Rheum Professionals to excel in their specialty #ACR24

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American College of Rheumatology (@acrheum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ACR President Deborah Dyett Desir, MD, reflects on the ever-evolving research and practices in rheumatology. Read more in ACR Convergence Today → acr.tw/3UUxh1M #ACR24 Deborah Desir

ACR President Deborah Dyett Desir, MD, reflects on the ever-evolving research and practices in rheumatology. Read more in ACR Convergence Today → acr.tw/3UUxh1M #ACR24 <a href="/dddesir/">Deborah Desir</a>
Priyanjali Pulipati (@pulipati_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wrapping up day 2 of #ACR24 #ACRambassador Also for those who missed it: Deborah Desir ‘s speech at opening ceremony had a shout out to Association of Women in Rheumatology and a picture of bracelet exchange! 🤩 Rheum Cat

Wrapping up day 2 of #ACR24 #ACRambassador 
Also for those who missed it: 
<a href="/dddesir/">Deborah Desir</a> ‘s speech at opening ceremony had a shout out to <a href="/AWIRGROUP/">Association of Women in Rheumatology</a> and a picture of bracelet exchange! 🤩 <a href="/rheum_cat/">Rheum Cat</a>
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“Equity can show up in unsuspecting packages.” “Don’t let DEI over complicate you.” “What you are doing really does make a difference. If not now..LATER. American College of Rheumatology #ACR24 #DEI

“Equity can show up in unsuspecting packages.”

“Don’t let DEI over complicate you.”

“What you are doing really does make a difference.  If not now..LATER. 

<a href="/ACRheum/">American College of Rheumatology</a> #ACR24 #DEI
Angus Worthing MD (@angusworthing) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Most important slide at #ACR24 about patient access to biologics 👇 👇 ACR/CSRO advocating w Medicare & Congress to fix. May need act of Congress, or Pharma to stop over-rebating, which led to underwater meds & 1 onc drug going off the market entirely. Drs Phillips & Beall

Most important slide at #ACR24 about patient access to biologics 👇 👇 
ACR/CSRO advocating w Medicare &amp; Congress to fix. May need act of Congress, or Pharma to stop over-rebating, which led to underwater meds &amp; 1 onc drug going off the market entirely.
Drs Phillips &amp; Beall
THEE Ashira Blazer MD (@ashira_md) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to this year’s URiM Convergence Scholars! If you see any of these faces at #ACR24 please give them a welcome! The future of #rheumatology looks bright

Congratulations to this year’s URiM Convergence Scholars! If you see any of these faces at #ACR24 please give them a welcome! The future of #rheumatology looks bright
American College of Rheumatology (@acrheum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ready for more #rheum breakthroughs? The Windy City is calling—join us for the popular mid-year ACR meeting, SOTA, April 4-6 in Chicago! Ask questions, learn new treatment strategies, & more at #SOTA25. Register today → acr.tw/44N127p

Ready for more #rheum breakthroughs? The Windy City is calling—join us for the popular mid-year ACR meeting, SOTA, April 4-6 in Chicago! Ask questions, learn new treatment strategies, &amp; more at #SOTA25. Register today → acr.tw/44N127p
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ICYMI @ #ACR24! First author of the new ACR Lupus Nephritis Guideline discusses the guideline, what’s new, its holistic approach, & why she believes this was a needed update in today’s clinical environment. LISTEN HERE → acr.tw/48VvvTP #lupusnephritis

ICYMI @ #ACR24! First author of the new ACR Lupus Nephritis Guideline discusses the guideline, what’s new, its holistic approach, &amp; why she believes this was a needed update in today’s clinical environment. LISTEN HERE → acr.tw/48VvvTP #lupusnephritis
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The #ACR24 Image Competition did not disappoint, with 49 case-based entries in the categories of pediatric #rheum diseases. This year’s grand prize was awarded to Rachel Guess, MD, of St. Louis, Missouri. Congratulations to Dr. Guess and all of the regional winners! View winners

The #ACR24 Image Competition did not disappoint, with 49 case-based entries in the categories of pediatric #rheum diseases. This year’s grand prize was awarded to Rachel Guess, MD, of St. Louis, Missouri. Congratulations to Dr. Guess and all of the regional winners! View winners
Rheumatology Research Foundation (@rheumresearch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Breakthrough in autoimmune research! Foundation-funded scientists at Mass General found granzyme K may drive inflammation in autoimmune diseases. This could lead to safer, targeted treatments. #RheumResearch #Autoimmune eurekalert.org/news-releases/…

Breakthrough in autoimmune research! Foundation-funded scientists at Mass General found granzyme K may drive inflammation in autoimmune diseases. This could lead to safer, targeted treatments.  #RheumResearch #Autoimmune

eurekalert.org/news-releases/…
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It’s happening! The #ACR25 Call for Abstracts opens TOMORROW, March 25. Submit your best #rheum research for peer review—are you ready to share your science? Details → acr.tw/3C3kv7B

It’s happening! The #ACR25 Call for Abstracts opens TOMORROW, March 25. Submit your best #rheum research for peer review—are you ready to share your science? Details → acr.tw/3C3kv7B
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THERE’S STILL TIME to join us for #SOTA25, April 4-6 in Chicago! Secure your seat TODAY for a weekend of #rheum education, connection, & innovation → acr.tw/44N127p

THERE’S STILL TIME to join us for #SOTA25, April 4-6 in Chicago! Secure your seat TODAY for a weekend of #rheum education, connection, &amp; innovation → acr.tw/44N127p
ambarro (@ambarro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I spent the day advocating for arthritis with three of the best advocates with ACRheumDC. Thank you Tess Murray Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc and Dr. Hermine Brunner for your expertise and compassion for your patients. #Act4Arthritis

I spent the day advocating for arthritis with three of the best advocates with <a href="/ACRheumDC/">ACRheumDC</a>.  Thank you <a href="/ExuberantExudat/">Tess Murray</a>  <a href="/PRheumdoc/">Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc</a> and Dr. Hermine Brunner for your expertise and compassion for your patients. #Act4Arthritis
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NOW OPEN: 2026 ILAR call for project proposals that advance #rheum in developing countries in the areas of patient/health professional education including population health and/or clinical practice & advocacy for #rheum. Deadline Sept. 15, 2025. Details → acr.tw/3DwTqug

NOW OPEN: 2026 ILAR call for project proposals that advance #rheum in developing countries in the areas of patient/health professional education including population health and/or clinical practice &amp; advocacy for #rheum. Deadline Sept. 15, 2025. Details → acr.tw/3DwTqug
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Analysis of whole-exome seq data from MyCode & BioMe biobanks investigated assoc between UBA1 VAF and VEXAS disease manif. Results showed ↑VAF resulted in more severe disease & higher penetrance, while ↓VAF had incomplete penetrance & milder disease A&R doi.org/10.1002/art.43…

Analysis of whole-exome seq data from MyCode &amp; BioMe biobanks investigated assoc between UBA1 VAF and VEXAS disease manif. Results showed ↑VAF resulted in more severe disease &amp; higher penetrance, while ↓VAF had incomplete penetrance &amp; milder disease

A&amp;R
doi.org/10.1002/art.43…
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Can early intervention reshape the future of Sjögren’s care? Dr. Dana DiRenzo explores this critical question & more in our latest episode on novel therapies and trial data. TUNE IN → acr.tw/4mdDT6X

Can early intervention reshape the future of Sjögren’s care? Dr. Dana DiRenzo explores this critical question &amp; more in our latest episode on novel therapies and trial data. TUNE IN → acr.tw/4mdDT6X