Association of Immunology and Rheumatology Middle East Rheumatology Conference (MRC) 2025

Advanced Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology & Precision Medicine Update

Overview

The Association of Immunology and Rheumatology Middle East Rheumatology Conference (MRC) 2025 is a premier regional educational event dedicated to the latest advances in rheumatology, clinical immunology, and autoimmune disease management. Held from May 16–18, 2025 at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, the conference brought together leading international and Middle Eastern experts to discuss emerging therapies, precision medicine, challenging clinical cases, and translational research.

The program combines keynote lectures, interactive case discussions, multidisciplinary panels, and specialized workshops designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of complex autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.

Course Features

• Advanced Rheumatology Education
• Clinical Immunology Updates
• Precision Medicine in Autoimmune Diseases
• Interactive Case-Based Learning
• Pediatric Rheumatology Track
• Autoimmune Disease Management
• Biologic & Targeted Therapy Reviews
• Vasculitis & Connective Tissue Disease Updates
• Multidisciplinary Clinical Discussions
• Translational Immunology Research

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate the clinical role of B-cell therapies, CAR T-cell therapies, and immune checkpoint inhibitors in autoimmune diseases.
• Apply precision medicine strategies in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and spondyloarthritis.
• Manage challenging rheumatologic and immunologic cases using evidence-based approaches.
• Develop multidisciplinary treatment plans for complex autoimmune disorders.
• Assess the impact of emerging therapies and global health challenges on rheumatology practice.
• Integrate recent scientific advances into clinical decision-making.

Core Educational Topics

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

A major focus of the conference is optimizing treatment strategies for rheumatoid arthritis.

Topics Include

• Early diagnosis
• Treat-to-target approaches
• Biologic therapies
• JAK inhibitors
• Precision medicine applications
• Difficult-to-treat RA

Faculty discuss individualized treatment strategies aimed at improving long-term outcomes.

Psoriatic Arthritis & Spondyloarthritis

The conference reviews advances in inflammatory arthritis management.

Covered Areas

• Psoriatic arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Axial spondyloarthritis
• Disease activity assessment
• Targeted therapies
• Personalized treatment selection

Participants learn how patient profiling can guide therapeutic decisions.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Dedicated sessions address advances in lupus care.

Topics Include

• Lupus nephritis
• Organ involvement assessment
• B-cell targeted therapies
• Novel biologic treatments
• Precision medicine strategies
• Long-term disease monitoring

Faculty review current standards and emerging treatment options.

Autoimmunity & Clinical Immunology

The conference highlights developments in immune-mediated diseases.

Areas Covered

• Immune dysregulation
• Autoantibody disorders
• Immunopathogenesis
• Immune biomarkers
• Translational immunology
• Emerging therapeutic targets

These sessions bridge basic science and clinical practice.

CAR T-Cell Therapy & Advanced Immunotherapy

One of the most innovative topics discussed is the use of advanced immunotherapies.

Topics Include

• CAR T-cell therapy
• B-cell depletion strategies
• Checkpoint inhibitors
• Immune modulation
• Autoimmune disease applications
• Future therapeutic directions

Participants gain insight into therapies that may transform autoimmune disease management.

Vasculitis & Rare Autoimmune Diseases

Specialized sessions review challenging autoimmune disorders.

Topics Include

• CNS vasculitis
• Systemic vasculitis
• VEXAS syndrome
• Rare inflammatory diseases
• Diagnostic challenges
• Multidisciplinary management

Faculty provide practical approaches for complex presentations.

Difficult-to-Treat Uveitis

The conference explores rheumatologic causes of ocular inflammation.

Covered Topics

• Autoimmune uveitis
• Diagnostic workup
• Biologic therapy selection
• Long-term monitoring
• Multidisciplinary care
• Treatment-resistant disease

These sessions emphasize collaboration between rheumatologists and ophthalmologists.

Autoimmune Disease & Malignancy

A dedicated track examines the relationship between autoimmunity and cancer.

Topics Include

• Malignancy risk in autoimmune disease
• Immunosuppressive therapy considerations
• Cancer screening strategies
• Checkpoint inhibitor-related rheumatic disease
• Onco-rheumatology
• Risk management

The focus is on balancing disease control with patient safety.

Post-COVID Autoimmune Manifestations

The conference reviews evolving evidence regarding post-infectious immune disorders.

Areas Covered

• Post-COVID inflammatory syndromes
• Autoimmune activation
• Long COVID rheumatologic symptoms
• Diagnostic approaches
• Therapeutic considerations
• Current evidence

Participants learn practical approaches to emerging clinical challenges.

Pediatric Rheumatology

A specialized pediatric track addresses autoimmune disease in children.

Topics Include

• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Pediatric lupus
• Autoinflammatory syndromes
• Growth and development considerations
• Biologic therapies
• Transition to adult care

These sessions focus on age-specific management strategies.

Educational Highlights

✔ Precision medicine in rheumatology

✔ Advanced biologic and targeted therapies

✔ CAR T-cell and immunotherapy updates

✔ Complex autoimmune disease management

✔ Lupus nephritis and vasculitis education

✔ Pediatric rheumatology program

✔ Difficult-to-treat uveitis discussions

✔ Autoimmune disease and malignancy updates

✔ Post-COVID autoimmune manifestations

✔ Interactive case-based learning

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Rheumatologists
• Clinical Immunologists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Nephrologists
• Dermatologists
• Ophthalmologists
• Pediatric Rheumatologists
• Fellows and Residents
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Healthcare Professionals Managing Autoimmune Diseases

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Comprehensive rheumatology and immunology coverage

✔ Strong emphasis on precision medicine

✔ Reviews cutting-edge targeted therapies

✔ Focuses on difficult and rare autoimmune diseases

✔ International expert faculty

✔ Multidisciplinary educational approach

✔ Includes pediatric and adult disease perspectives

✔ Practical case-based discussions

✔ Addresses emerging global health challenges

✔ Highly relevant to modern autoimmune disease management

4. Topics

1. Anti-MDA5 Positive JDM

2. Basic Science B-cell Targeted Therapy in SLE From monoclonal antibodies to CAR T cell

3. Basic Science Check Point Inhibitors and Autoimmunity

4. Basic Science IBD and Spodyloarthropathy Arthropathy

5. Basic Science Macrophage Activation Syndrome

6. Basic Science Precision Medicine in Psoriatic Arthritis and its Clinical Application

7. Bone Health in Children on Glucorticoids

8. Case Based Discussion Familial Mediterranean Fever

9. Case Based Discussoin – Radiology cases

10. Case Based Interactive Discussion Difficult to Treat Uveitis

11. Case Based Interactive Discussion Infective Spondylitis

12. Case Based Interactive Discussion Malignancy in Autoimmune Diseases

13. Case Based Interactive Discussion Precision medicine in Ankylosing spondylitis- How it helps making treatment decisions

14. Challenging Case 1

15. Challenging Case 2

16. Challenging Case 3

17. Challenging Case 4

18. CNS Vasculitis

19. Dermatological Manifestations of RMDs

20. Developing a World Class AxSpA Service

21. Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis

22. Hematological Mimickers of Rheumatologic Diseases

23. JDM Associated ILD Pulmonologist’s perspective

24. Keynote – Main Hall – DAY 2

25. Keynote 1 – Hall B – DAY 2

26. Keynote 2 – Hall B – DAY 2

27. Keynote Management of catastrophic APS- what’s new

28. Keynote Precision Medicine in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Patient Profiling

29. Keynote Skin in Rheumatic Diseases- When to refer to rheumatologist

30. Keynote VEXAS syndrome

31. IgG4-related Disease What’s New

32. Local Experience AS Guidelines

33. Local Experience Interstitial Lung disease in CTDs- How are we doing

34. Local Experience KDIGO Lupus Nephritis Guidelines

35. Local Experience Post-COVID autoimmune diseases

36. Local Experience Rheumatic Aspect of Immune Therapy in Oncology Patients

37. Lupus Nephritis A Rheumatology Perspective

38. Lupus Nephritis Nephrologist’s perspective

39. Noninflammatory Causes of Joint Pain

40. Refractory Myositis

41. Rheumatic Manifestations GI Diseases

42. Septic Arthritis What’s New

43. Updates in Kawasaki Disease A Cardiologists Perspective

44. Uveitis Ophthalmologist’s perspective

45. Uveitis Rheumatologist’s perspective

46. What’s new in Autoinflammatory Diseases

47. What’s new in CNO