2026 Latest On Lupus Conference | Lupus Research, CAR T-Cell Therapy, Co-Conditions & Women’s Health

Watch the full replay of Lupus LA’s 2026 #LatestOnLupus Patient Educational Conference, recorded live from UCLA’s Covel Commons on Saturday, July 25, 2026.This annual conference brings together world-renowned rheumatologists, clinical trial scientists, and patient advocates to share the newest breakthroughs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, women’s health, and holistic autoimmune care. ⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:41 - Welcome & Conference Introduction 06:19 - Dr. Daniel J. Wallace: EULAR Updates on New Lupus Therapies & Clinical Pipelines 28:26 - Dr. Wallace Q&A Session 01:00:27 - Dr. Maureen McMahon: Women’s Health Issues in Rheumatology & Cardiovascular Risks 01:46:05 - Andrew Bitmansour, PhD: Off-the-Shelf CAR T-Cell Therapy for SLE & Lupus Nephritis 02:07:00 - Lunch Break & Exhibition Highlights 03:03:38 - Dr. Joseph Azzam: Holistic Care, Integrative Health, & Sjogren’s Overlap 03:33:21 - Dr. Azzam Q&A Session 03:54:52 - Patient Advocacy Panel: Featuring Cambria Francesca, Lorena Gordon, & Sharan Singh 04:29:43 - Conference Wrap-Up & Giveaway Announcements 💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS REPLAY: New Medical Therapies: The latest drug pipeline updates from EULAR presented by Dr. Daniel J. Wallace (UCLA / Cedars-Sinai). Women's Health & SLE: How lupus impacts female reproductive health, hormones, and long-term organ protection with Dr. Maureen McMahon (UCLA). Cellular Therapy Innovations: How off-the-shelf CAR T-cell therapies are advancing targeted treatment for SLE and Lupus Nephritis with Andrew Bitmansour, PhD (Fate Therapeutics). Holistic Autoimmune Management: Practical integrative strategies for managing overlapping conditions like Sjogren’s syndrome with Dr. Joseph Azzam (Cedars-Sinai). Lived Patient Experiences: Inspiring insights on body representation, chronic illness in media, and patient-provider care from advocates Cambria Francesca, Lorena Gordon, and Sharan Singh. 🎤 LINK TO DOWNLOAD SPEAKER PRESENTATION DECKS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... 🧡 ABOUT LUPUS LA & FREE PATIENT SERVICES Lupus LA is dedicated to finding a cure for lupus while providing support, services, and hope to all who are affected by autoimmune diseases. All of our educational conferences and patient services are 100% free. Emergency Financial Grants: Direct relief for urgent medical and essential living costs. Support Groups: Free virtual monthly support groups open to patients and caregivers nationwide. Patient Navigation: Free guides and resources for the newly diagnosed. 🔗 Learn more or support our mission: https://lupusla.org 📲 Apply for Emergency Financial Grants: https://lupusla.org/patient-services/... 🎁 Donate to keep our programs free for patients: https://lupusla.org/donate #LupusLA #LatestOnLupus #LupusConference #LupusResearch #SystemicLupusErythematosus #LupusNephritis #CARTcellTherapy #AutoimmuneDisease #Rheumatology #ChronicIllnessSupport #YourStoryOurFight #Lupus