18 September 2025
Case-based Conference 2025 will take place on 4–5 November 2025 at the Cardiff Marriott, Mill Lane. This in-person event will bring together consultants and the next generation of rheumatologists for two days of in-depth case discussions, expert-led sessions and peer-to-peer learning. The programme is designed to explore best practice across both adult and paediatric rheumatology, with a strong focus on applying clinical knowledge to complex real-world scenarios.
Rheumatology Respiratory Disorders Session
Led by Dr Helen Parfrey and case submitters
This session will provide essential insights into diagnosing and managing respiratory disorders within rheumatology. Participants will:
- Learn to diagnose and manage systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease-associated interstitial lung disease (SARD-ILD).
- Improve diagnostic skills in identifying granulomatous and vasculitic lung disease.
- Gain confidence in diagnosing and subcategorising pulmonary hypertension.
Crystal Arthropathies Session
Led by Prof Abhishek Abhishek and case submitters
This session will address the complexity of crystal-related joint disorders through detailed case analysis. Learning objectives include:
- Approaches to managing difficult-to-treat gout, including cases involving drug intolerance and comorbidities.
- Investigation and management of early onset calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD).
- Recognition and treatment of Crowned dens syndrome.
Axial Spondyloarthropathies Session
Led by Prof Helena Marzo-Ortega and case submitters
Delegates will examine both classic and atypical presentations of axial spondyloarthropathies. This session will enable participants to:
- Recognise atypical presentations and mimics of spondyloarthropathies.
- Update and improve knowledge of management strategies, including treatment of resistant disease and management in the presence of comorbidities.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the complications associated with spondyloarthropathies.
Inflammatory Myopathies Session
Led by Prof Hector Chinoy and case submitters
This session will cover the latest approaches to diagnosing and managing inflammatory myopathies. Delegates will:
- Gain knowledge of antibody-specific subtypes in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory myopathy.
- Identify and manage overlap syndromes and comorbidities.
- Improve recognition of diagnostic mimics and atypical presentations.
- Learn about novel and targeted therapies, including JAK inhibitors and biologics in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM).
- Understand the value of multidisciplinary approaches to complex and treatment-resistant myositis cases.
Why Attend Case-based Conference 2025?
Case-based Conference is designed to support continuous professional development for rheumatologists and rheumatology trainees. By focusing on clinical case-based learning, the event provides practical insights that can be directly applied to patient care. The Cardiff Marriott offers the perfect setting for interactive discussion and networking, giving attendees the opportunity to share complex clinical experiences, refine their diagnostic skills and explore innovative treatment strategies.
Register now to secure your place at Case-based Conference 2025 in Cardiff and join leading experts in advancing best practice in rheumatology.