ACR Convergence 2025| Video: Rheuminations on Milestones & Ageism

An official publication of the ACR and the ARP serving rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals

ACR Convergence

Keynote Speaker Tait Shanafelt, MD

Keynote Speaker Tait Shanafelt, MD

ACR Convergence 2025, the world’s premier rheumatology experience, is underway this week (Oct. 24–29) in Chicago. This in-person event showcased cutting-edge and timely topics in rheumatology, as well as the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases and related comorbid conditions. Check out the video highlights here. Below, you’ll find links to our meeting reports, which will be updated frequently. And don’t miss our expert-curated reports on the top research in lupus nephritis and psoriatic arthritis presented at the meeting.

Focused Content

  • Lupus Nephritis FocusRheum

    Renal biopsy showing class III lupus nephritis with rare foci of subendothelial deposits (wire loop lesions).

    In this commentary by lupus expert Graciela S. Alarcón, MD, MPH, MACR, some of the many abstracts on research into lupus nephritis presented at ACR Convergence 2025 are highlighted. The abstracts selected demonstrate the advances made on the early recognition of the condition, as well as offering some hope in terms of achieving better outcomes. And don’t forget to explore our research reviews, case reports and clinical articles.


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  • Psoriatic Arthritis FocusRheum

    What new research on psoriatic arthritis has the potential to impact patient care or future research? Expert and founding editor David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine and integrative immunobiology at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C., and a staff rheumatologist at the Durham VA Medical Center, curated the research presented at ACR Convergence 2025 and answers that question. You’ll find his commentary and much more in this FocusRheum. 


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Previous ACR Meetings

Complete Coverage

Exploring Cognitive Dysfunction in Rheumatology

At this ACR Convergence Session, experts discussed brain fog experienced by many patients with rheumatic diseases & ways rheumatologists can help patients feel better supported.

Workforce Solutions

Three experts discussed novel and practical strategies and resources that rheumatology clinics can use to improve the referral process, screening times and patients access to care.

Advances in Giant Cell Arteritis

Dr. Philip Seo highlights the latest research into the assessment and treatment of giant cell arteritis presented during ACR Convergence 2025.