The JIR Winter School is a 2-day course focused on Pediatric Rheumatology. Held in the picturesque Swiss Alps and also accessible online, this educational event will feature:
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State-of-the-Art Lectures by well know experts
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Clinical Case Discussions
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Complicated or Unsolved Cases
Whether you're with us in person or attending remotely via Zoom®, you'll find a collegial atmosphere perfect for learning and professional networking.
Program overview
Duration and Timing
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Total Duration: 10 hours of training
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Schedule: Friday and Saturday afternoons, 1 PM to 6.30 PM CET
Topics Covered
The program covers 6 key topics, each lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Each topic concludes with a challenging case study.
Friday
Lupus nephritis pathogenesis
- Talk 1 : Kidneys at the crossroads of systemic inflammatory diseases - Dr Lovro Lamot (Croatia)
- Talk 2 : Overview of LN pathogenesis - Dr Matko Marlais (UK)
- Talk 3 : Understanding histological classification /paterns? - Dr Shaila Khubchandani (India)
- Challenging case : Full house nephritis Lupus or not ? - Pr Sezgin Sahin
Treatment in lupus nephritis and Outcomes
- Talk 1 : Global trends ( KDIGO and EULAR recommandations) - Dr Amita Aggarwal (India)
-Talk 2 : Preserving long term kidney health
-Talk 3 : Advancements in Therapeutic Approaches for Lupus Nephritis Beyond Immunomodulation: The Role of SGLT2 Inhibitors, Sparsentan, and Other Novel Agents
- Challenging case: Optimizing Patient Health - Dr Kenza Bouyaed (Morrocco)
Biomarkers for Lupus nephritis
- Talk 1 Monitoring lupus nephritis; when to escalate or not - Dr Ivana Vukovic (Croatia)
- Talk 2 what to expect from the urines: now and in the future - Louise Oni (UK)
- Talk 3 : When should we re-biopsy? - Matko Marlais (UK)
- Challenging case: difficult case from Brasil - Dr Claudia Saad Magalaes
Saturday
Novel strategies in cSLE disease management
- Talk 1 Treat to target in cSLE: are we there yet? - Dr Eve Smith UK)
- Talk 2: monitoring and managemenet of co-morbidities : how to improve longterm outcome - Dr Coziana Ciurtin (UK)
- Talk 3 : Debate corticosteroid tapering - Pr Sylvia Kamphuis (NL) and Dr Phil Riley (UK)
Monogenic Lupus
- Talk 1 Pathogenesis of monogenic lupus, what can we learn from it? - Pr Alexandre Belot (FR)
- Talk 2 How to diagnose monogenic lupus Dr Mario Sestan (Croatia)
- Talk 3 How to treat monogenic lupus? Pr Tadej Avcin (Slovenia)
- cSLE patient testimonies from different countries
Challenging cases from around the world
- Challenging case lung and review
- Challenging case CNS and review
- Puzzling case of Lupus Nephritis
- Challenging case fatigue and arthalgias
Register
Register now for the JIR Winter School 2025 (March 14-15). Choose to attend either online via Zoom (free) or join us in the Swiss Alps (conference free; accommodation and meal prices vary based on your selection).
Rates
Attendance Options:
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Online Attendance: Free
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Onsite Attendance
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Without accommodation: CHF 45 per day (includes coffee breaks, mineral water, hotel services) or CHF 75 per day (with lunch)
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With accomodation >>>>>>>
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Hotel Rates during the Winter School
Accommodation Rates:
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Shared Bedroom: CHF 108/night (breakfast included)
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Private Bedroom: CHF 163/night (breakfast included)
Meals:
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Daily Conference Package: CHF 75 (includes lunch, 1 coffee break, mineral water)
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Dinner: CHF 35 (drinks not included)
Note: Rates apply from March 12 to March 16.
Key Highlights of the Winter School
Flexible Attendance
Join us in the serene setting of the Swiss Alps or opt for the convenience of online participation via Zoom®
Comprehensive Learning
Gain insights from expert-led lectures, engage in clinical case discussions, and explore complex or unresolved cases in Pediatric Rheumatology.
Networking Opportunities
Whether on-site or online, our hybrid event brings experts and young physicians together for valuable professional connections with global leaders."
How to come
By train : From the main airports of Geneva, Zurich and Basel, or from major European cities such as Paris and Milan, your journey to Les Diablerets can be made with complete peace of mind on the Swiss Railways (SBB) network.
Closest Airport : Geneva (2h18 train ride)
By car : Les Diablerets are easily accessible via the major Swiss motorways.
Arriving from Lausanne or Valais on the A9 motorway, take the Aigle or Bex exit.
Note : To drive on Swiss motorways, you need to buy a vignette for CHF 40. They can be purchased at customs, petrol stations, post offices or airports. This is an annual sticker that gives unlimited access to all motorways in Switzerland.
Our partners in 2025
COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation. https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21168/
