UKPSSR Sjogren's Syndrome International Research Projects

The UKPSSR supports international research in the US and Europe - see this link for the current list of  International Collaborative Work

Venus Williams Explains Impact Of Sjogren's Syndrome

As you know Venus Williams has been diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome.  Venus gives a very watchable explanation of her condition on Youtube.

Venus Williams' Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis

No doubt, many have you have heard that Venus Williams was forced to withdraw from the US Open Tennis championship.   Here are some useful links on her diagnosis and its impact upon her from Time Magazine and The Guardian.

Sjogren's Syndrome Research 2011 The Last Six Months

• Check this link out to get the latest research into Primary Sjogren's Syndrome on PubMed.  
• The new Limits option allows you to restrict searches to the last month, three months, six months etc.  
• And you can save your search and request monthly updates by registering with the NCBI.

Follow News on the Primary Sjogren's Syndrome Registry

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Sjögren's Syndrome 2011 Medical Meeting BSSA

Following the huge success of the 2010 meeting, What You Want To Know About Sjögren's Syndrome, the next meeting Sjögren's Today is being held in Birmingham, England on 5th November 2011. Tickets are not yet available but members will be contacted as soon as they are available please remember that last year the meeting sold out.  This year priority will go to BSSA members. There will also be a social evening on Friday 4th November, more information check out the BSSA website.

International Sjogren's Research Symposium, Athens, Sep 28-Oct 1, 2011

The scientific research programme for the meeting in Athens, Greece is available for viewing!

Here are just some of the workshops and topics:


Workshop 1: Diagnostic Criteria of Sjögren's Syndrome
Workshop 2: Evaluation of Salivary Glands in Sjögren's Syndrome
Session: Basic Aspects of Immunopathology of Sjögren's Syndrome
Session: The Role of Sex Hormones in Sjögren's Syndrome
Session: Immunopathology
Session: The Role of B-Cells in Sjögren's Syndrome
Session: Basic and Clinical Aspects of Lymphoma Development in Sjögren's Syndrome
Session: Autoantibodies
Session: Sicca Manifestations in Other Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
Session: Animal Models in Sjögren's Syndrome
Session: Update on Genetic Analyses in Sjögren’s Syndrome
Session: Basic and Physiologic Aspects of Salivary Glands Function
Session: Treatment of Sicca Manifestations
Session: Conventional and New Treatment for Systemic Disease