Autoimmunity Speaker Series Webinar

Beyond Joint Disease: Autoantibodies and the Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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November 19, 2026 • 11 AM (PST) / 1 PM (CST) / 2 PM (EST)

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While autoantibody testing plays a central role in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), emerging evidence suggests that specific autoantibody profiles may also provide important information about disease manifestations beyond the joints. In this webinar, participants will review autoantibodies currently used in clinical practice and explore novel biomarkers associated with RA-related interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD), including those linked to the usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern. The session will highlight the evolving role of laboratory testing in disease characterization and risk stratification.

Jeffrey A. Sparks, MD, MMSc
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Jeffrey A. Sparks, MD, MMSc

Jeffrey A. Sparks, MD, MMSc, is a rheumatologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Mass General Brigham / Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.

His research focuses on using patient-oriented and epidemiologic methods to evaluate the etiology, outcomes, and public health burden of rheumatic diseases.

Dr. Sparks serves as the Director of Immuno-Oncology and Autoimmunity of the Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity. He has received research awards from the National Institutes of Health, American College of Rheumatology, European Alliance of Rheumatology Associations, Rheumatology Research Foundation, and Arthritis Foundation.

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Objectives

Outline autoantibodies currently used clinically to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis.

 

Review novel autoantibodies that may be associated with interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis.


 

Summarize autoantibodies associated with the usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern of interstitial lung disease in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.



 

Earn P.A.C.E® Credit

Instrumentation Laboratory is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.®️️️️ Program. Level of Instruction: Intermediate. Contact hours to be awarded: 1.

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About the Autoimmunity Speaker Series

Werfen's Autoimmunity Speaker Series brings together scientific leaders and laboratory practitioners to explore complex topics and innovative solutions advancing the understanding of autoimmunity. Featuring thought leaders from top institutions across the globe, the Autoimmunity Speaker Series webinars each qualify for P.A.C.E credit through Werfen Academy.

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