Sessions Now Available to Watch on YouTube!
The 5th Annual Scleroderma Patient Forum
Thursday, June 11, 2026 • 9:00 AM PDT/12:00 PM EDT
An online event for people living with scleroderma and those who care about them.
Watch the 2026 Scleroderma Patient Forum Sessions
Scleroderma 101: Understanding Your Diagnosis
Scleroderma 201: Beyond the Basics
New Horizons in the Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis
The Scleroderma Patient Forum is a yearly online, half-day forum with new information about scleroderma and research that anyone can attend for FREE. Learn about advances in treatments, disease management, clinical trials, and more.
The forum features educational sessions on scleroderma symptom management, new developments in scleroderma research, and your role in finding a cure for scleroderma:
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Informative sessions presented by leaders in the field of scleroderma research and medicine
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Live Q&A following each presentation
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Interactive games and activities to win prizes
Watch the Past Scleroderma Research Foundation Scleroderma Patient Forums on YouTube
2025 Highlights
Understanding Scleroderma – The Essentials
Starting a Nutritional Journey in Systemic Sclerosis
Raynaud’s and Digital Ulcers – Biology and Treatment Strategies
2024 Highlights
Non-Pharmacologic Management of Scleroderma, with Dr. Ankoor Shah
Stem Cell Transplant in Juvenile Scleroderma, with Dr. Kathryn Torok
Heart Disease in Scleroderma, with Dr. Monica Mukherjee
2023 Highlights
Essentials of Clinical Trials – A Patient’s Guide, with Dr. Peter Merkel
Understanding Scleroderma Vascular Biology, with Dr. Tracy Frech
CONQUEST, a Platform Clinical Trial, with Dr. Dinesh Khanna and Dr. Toby Maher
2022 Highlights
Genomics & Scleroderma, with Dr. Dan Kastner, Dr. Kathryn Torok, Dr. Pravitt Gourh, and Dr. Francesco Boin
What You Need to Know About Scleroderma & Research, with Dr. Lorinda Chung
Fibrotic Lung Disease in Scleroderma, with Dr. Dinesh Khanna
The SRF Patient Forum, Scleroderma Awareness Month, and YOU
Because of our singular focus on understanding scleroderma, the SRF has the most up-to-date and relevant information about scleroderma complications, treatments, and related research. Everyone should have access to this information. That’s why we created the SRF Patient Forum as a part of our efforts for Scleroderma Awareness Month—so that you’re armed with the most relevant facts about scleroderma, all while the search for a cure continues.
Spread the word by sharing what you’ve learned or your story, using #SayScleroderma on social media during Scleroderma Awareness month and beyond.
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For more information contact the SRF at info@sclerodermaresearch.org
