27th Annual International Conference of Pakistan Society For Rheumatology(PSR)
20th - 21st, September 2024 -
Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban Pakistan
About PSR
Pakistan Society for Rheumatology (PSR) is a pioneering platform established in 1995, aimed at advancing knowledge about rheumatic diseases in Pakistan and fostering further expertise in this field. It originated from the Pakistan Rheumatic Society, founded in Karachi in 1970 by a group of prominent doctors. Although these physicians lacked formal training in the field, they recognized the importance of representing Pakistan at international forums.
Initially, activities were limited to sporadic meetings in Karachi. However, individuals such as Dr. S.R.A. Kirmani and Dr. Samad Shera maintained optimism both within and outside Pakistan. In the early 1990s, a small group of rheumatologists who had trained in the UK and USA returned to Pakistan with a commitment to introduce advanced rheumatology education and care. With the support of the established medical community, they passed the torch to the new generation, leading to continuous progress.
The first set of office bearers included Dr. Azra Ali (President), Dr. Khurram Manzoor Chowdhry (President-elect), Dr. Abid Farooqi (General Secretary), Dr. Kamran Hameed (Joint Secretary), and Dr. Shahid Abbas (Finance Secretary). These representatives quickly gained international recognition for PSR, leading to its registration as the official national society for Pakistan within the International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR).
Annual scientific meetings have been successfully held in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore, attracting participation from renowned international rheumatologists. This has facilitated the development of respected opinion leaders within Pakistan. Within a short period, several original scientific research publications have emerged in leading rheumatology journals, enhancing Pakistan's credibility in the global rheumatology community.
Present PSR Office Bearers 2024-2025
DR. AHMAD SAEED (PRESIDENT)
DR. TAHIRA PERVEEN (PRESIDENT ELECT)
DR. SAIRA E.A. KHAN (GENERAL SECRETARY)
DR. SABA SAMREEN (JOINT SECRETARY)
DR. AMJAD NASIM (TREASURER)
- LocationPearl Continental Hotel Bhurban Pakistan
- Date & Time 20 - 21, September 2024
- Speakers 25 Professionals
- Seats 300 People
About PSR 2024
As we gear up for the 27th annual conference, scheduled to take place at the PC Hotel Bhurban on September 20th-21st, 2024, amidst the serene allure of Murree, Pakistan, we eagerly anticipate a profoundly transformative experience for healthcare professionals. Set against the captivating panorama of majestic mountains and lush landscapes, this distinguished gathering promises an unparalleled platform for collaboration, learning, and networking within an atmosphere conducive to intellectual discourse. Participants can expect an extensive program featuring keynote addresses, panel discussions, and workshops facilitated by esteemed authorities spanning various medical domains. Furthermore, we are delighted to offer pre-conference workshops (on September 19th, 2024), meticulously designed to deliver immersive learning encounters on pivotal rheumatological topics, facilitating hands-on training and skill enhancement. Seize this enriching opportunity amidst one of Pakistan's most picturesque settings.
Organizing committee
Dr Amjad Nasim
Patron-in- Chief
Professor and Head of Rheumatology Department,
Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Dr Babur Salim
Convener
Associate Professor of Rheumatology Department,
Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Scientific Program
Session 1
RA – The duel! Biologics vs ts-DMARDs
Prof. Kamran Hameed (Tanzania)
RA – Traversing through comorbidities
Dr. Chuanhui Xu (Singapore)
Q & A Session
Session 2
Childhood-onset Lupus- A global perspective
Dr. Lewandowski, Laura (USA)
Biomarkers in Lupus Nephritis
Prof. Sarfaraz A. Hasni (USA)
Beyond clotting: Anti-phospholipid syndrome
Dr. Aisha Lateef (Singapore)
Q & A Session
Session 3
Exploring treatment resistance in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Prof. Muhammad Ahmad Saeed (Pakistan)
Psoriatic Arthritis and pregnancy : management ( maternal fetal risks)
Prof. Muhammad Haroon (Pakistan)
Lunch Break
Session 4
Innovation & collaboration: Medical leadership & how it transforms the practice of APLAR Young Rheumatologists
Dr. Himantha Atukorale (Sri Lanka)
Therapeutic advancements in severe Osteoporosis: The need?
Prof. Wajahat Aziz (Pakistan)
Relapsing Polychondritis-Is it?
Dr. Shakaib Qureshi (Pakistan)
Osteoarthritis The battle between intra-articular therapies
Prof. Sami Salman Shihab (Iraq)
Q&A Session
Sponsor talk
Council Meeting
(Only Council Member)
Inauguration Ceremony and Dinner
Poster tour
Session 5
Skin fibrosis in Scleroderma-Therapeutic approaches
Prof. Raja Jasmin (Malaysia)
USG in spondyloarthritis
Prof. Ahmad Abogamal (UAE)
Myositis: Innovations in therapeutics
Prof. Uzma Rasheed (Pakistan)
Q & A Session
Session 6
Spotlight on ANCA-associated vasculitis: Recent advances
Prof. Nighat Mir Ahmad (Pakistan)
Monitoring disease activity in Takayasu’s arteritis: challenges & strategies
Dr. Suleman Khan (UK)
Beyond the joints: Extra-articular manifestations of JIA- case based management
Dr. Sumaira Farman Raja (Pakistan)
Sponsor talk
Q & A Session
Lunch Break
Session 7
THE GREAT MIMICKER: CHALLENGES IN DIAGNOSING IgG4 RELATED DISEASE
Dr. Beena Hameed (UAE)
Behcet’s syndrome: difficult cases
Dr. Raza Jafry (USA)
Q & A Session
Session 8
Autoimmune cross-roads: MCTD & Overlap syndrome
Dr.Tahira Parveen (Pakistan)
Immune mediated inner ear disease
Dr. Tajvur Sabir (UK)
Q & A Session
Oral presentation of abstracts
(selected ones)
Annual general body meeting
For executive members
Gala Dinner
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