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Led by Prof Richard Kitching, focused on #immunology of #vasculitis #glomerulonephritis #kidneydisease for better treatment. Chair @ANZVASC. Co-convenor 22nd International Vasculitis Workshop #VasculitisMelbourne2026
Last chance everyone!
Submit your abstract and join the over 55 invited international speakers at the Workshop #vasculitismelbourne2026
Case reports and series welcome
And remember the new Young Invstigator Award Session.
See you in 2026.
We’re giving you more time to share your work at the upcoming International Vasculitis Workshop. The new deadline to submit your abstract is 29 September 2025!
Don't miss your opportunity, submit today at vasculitis-melbourne2026.com/call-for-abs...
September 18, 2025 at 5:07 AM
IL-7Ra signalling in AAV links to relapse and resistance
Our recent paper
🔹defined activated & exhausted T cells in experimental AAV kidneys
🔹neutralised IL-7Ra - a non-depleting mAb - to limit ANCA-associated GN
Similar mAbs are in human Phase 2 clinical trials
academic.oup.com/ndt/article-...
Neutralizing the IL-7Rα limits injury in experimental ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis
ABSTRACTBackground and hypothesis. Increased T-cell interkeukin (IL)-7Rα signalling is associated with a poorer prognosis in anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic an
academic.oup.com
July 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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The #VasculitisMelbourne2026 academic committees are well represented by talented women
🔹Co-convenors - 2 of 3 are women
🔹Local Organising Cttee - 58%
🔹International Scientific Advisory Cttee: ⬆️ proportion of women cf prior - at 45%
We will continue this for workshop speakers, chairs and moderators
Here's to the incredible women who continue to break barriers, inspire change, and shape the world around them. Happy International Women's Day #IWD! We are honoured to introduce our key women behind the scenes helping to organise #IVW2026 vasculitis-melbourne2026.com
March 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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ANZVASC Bluesky account ✔️
22nd Int Vasculitis Workshop website ✔️
vasculitis-melbourne2026.com

All things #vasculitis in Melbourne Feb 2026. Key dates, things to do and promotional tools.
Come for exceptional research, learning and interactions,
And....a great trip to Australia and New Zealand!
February 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Melbourne Weather: 21 Feb 2025 - exactly one year til #vasculitis2026
Great weather in Melbourne - crisp morning, 31 degrees this afternoon (88 for you in the US!) 😎, mid 20's into the evening
Look forward to hosting you this time next year! #VasculitisMelbourne2026
vasculitis-melbourne2026.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM