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Are you ready to connect, learn, and be inspired? The American Behcet’s Disease Association's Virtual Summit 2025 is right around the corner—and registration is now open!
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Date: May 17–18, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET (each day)
Location: Online
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Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this summit offers valuable insights and opportunities to engage with others who truly understand the journey of living with Behçet’s Disease.
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Summit Highlights Include:

• ‍Expert-Led Sessions
  
• Mental Health Discussions
• Behçet’s Disease Updates
• Patient & Caregiver Perspectives
• Live Q&A's
• Advocacy Opportunities
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Please note that separate registration is required for each day of the Virtual Summit. Upon registering using the links below, you will receive a confirmation email from GoTo Webinar for each day, which will include your personalized link to join the event.

The registration fee is $25 per day, with a discounted rate of $20 per day available to current ABDA members using a promotional code at checkout. Members should have received an email from abdaevents@behcets.com containing your promo code.

5/17 - DAY 1  

‍Schedule for ABDA Virtual Summit - Day 1‍
‍Each session will be followed by live audience Q&A
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12:00pm - 12:05pm
Welcome Remarks
Ashley Pelletier
‍_{ABDA Executive Director}
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‍12:05pm - 12:35pm
Opening Keynote
Johannes Nowatzky, MD
_{Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and of Medicine
Director Behçet's Disease Program (BD-PRO) and Human Ocular Autoimmunity Program (HOAP)Stanford University School of Medicine}

‍12:35pm - 1:00pm
Dermatologic Manifestations
David Fivenson, MD
_{Board-Certified Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, MI
Fivenson Dermatology}

‍1:15pm - 2:00pm
Patient Perspectives
Moderated Panel Discussion

‍2:15pm - 2:30pm
BREAK
ALL

‍2:30pm - 3:00pm
Caregiver Perspectives
Moderated Panel Discussion

‍3:15pm - 3:45pm
Collaborative Care
Robert Spiera, MD
_{Director, Scleroderma and Vasculitis Program, Hospital for Special Surgery
Attending Rheumatologist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Attending Physician, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center}

‍3:45pm - 4:00pm
Closing Remarks
Ashley Pelletier
_{ABDA Executive Director}
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Please Note: Speaker availability and summit agenda are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances or scheduling adjustments. We are committed to delivering a dynamic and valuable experience, and appreciate your understanding.

5/18 - DAY 2

‍Schedule for ABDA Virtual Summit - Day 2‍
‍Each session will be followed by live audience Q&A

12:00pm - 12:05pm
Welcome Remarks
Ashley Pelletier
_{ABDA Executive Director}
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‍12:05pm - 12:35pm
Fireside Chat
Lisa Thee

‍12:35pm - 1:05pm
Ophthalmology and Behçet's
Midtown Ophthalmology PC


‍1:20pm - 2:05pm
Mental Health & Chronic Illness
Jen Wassermiller, LCSW & Mallary Burch

‍2:20pm - 2:30pm
BREAK
ALL

‍2:30pm - 2:50pm
ABDA Symptom Survey
Angela Mitchell, PhD, MS

‍3:00pm - 3:30pm
Policy Advocacy
Ashley Pelletier & Quardricos Driskell

‍3:30pm - 3:45pm
ABDA Strategic Priorities
Ashley Pelletier
_{ABDA Executive Director}

Please Note: Speaker availability and summit agenda are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances or scheduling adjustments. We are committed to delivering a dynamic and valuable experience, and appreciate your understanding.

Have questions regarding the Virtual Summit? Please email info@behcets.com or call us at 800-723-4238