ESSR Conference - Imaging rheumatology 2026
- Start date:
- 19 March 2026
- Duration:
- 2 days
- Intended Audience:
- Medical specialist
Join us on 19 and 20 March 2026 during the interdisciplinary refresher course on 'Imaging Rheumatology' in Leiden, Netherlands. Guided by an international group of excellent speakers we will focus on Imaging Rheumatology. On Thursday the focus of the programme will be on axial skeleton and on Friday the programme focusses on peripheral skeleton. Furthermore we are welcoming prof.dr. D.M.F.M. van der Heijde on Thursday with her key-note 'Quantifying inflammation: the power of scoring for imaging and research '.
Programme:
• Special focus sessions on spondyloarthritis and ultrasound
• Interactive workshops on AxSpA
• Practical tips for joint injections
• Hands-on workshop on ultrasound
• Case presentations on early RA, OA and gout
• Panel discussions and Q&A
• Welcome reception on Thursday
Organisers: Monique Reijnierse (Leiden, Netherlands) and Andrea Rosskopf (Zurich, Switserland).
By bringing together the expertise and knowledge from both rheumatologists and radiologists, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive and enriching learning experience.
This conference will take place at the Leiden University Medical Center and information will be published here as soon as possible.
CONCEPT PROGRAMME
Day 1 - Thursday 19 March 2026
| 08:30 | Registration |
| 09:00 | Welcome and introduction Monique Reijnierse |
| axSPA: Spine & SIJ Moderation: Monique Reijnierse & Floris van Gaalen | |
| 09:10 | Imaging in axial Spondyloarthritis – imaging protocols Winston Rennie |
| 09:30 | Ax SPA: Spine and SIJ: -radiologist ‘s guide to diagnosis Lennart Jans |
| 09.50 | SI joint inflammation differentials Anne Cotton |
| 10:10 | Rheumatologist’ view on AxSpA imaging and treatment Floris van Gaalen |
| 10:30 | Q&A |
| 10:45 | Morning break |
| 11:15 | Interactive workshops in three rounds (30 minutes per round) |
| 1 - Inflammatory spine and differentials (Sofia Ramiro & Floris van Gaalen) 2 - SI joints and differentials (Winston Rennie & Chiara Giraudo) 3 - Imaging of the hands in SpA and beyond (Anne Cotton & Iwona Sudol-Szopińska) | |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| Inflammatory diseases of the hand and foot (case-based approach): value of imaging Moderation: Andrea Rosskopf & Margreet Kloppenburg | |
| 14:00 | Rheumatoid arthritis: what you shouldn’t miss Anette van der Helm & Monique Reijnierse |
| 14:30 | Osteoarthritis of the hand Féline Kroon & Edwin Oei |
| 15:00 | Gout Lennart Jans |
| 15:30 | Q&A |
| 15:45 | Afternoon break |
| 16:15 | Keynote lecture by prof. dr. Désirée van der Heijde Quantifying inflammation: the power of scoring for imaging and research |
| 17:00 | Welcome reception |
| 19:30 | Dinner (optional) |
CONCEPT PROGRAMME
Day 2 - Friday 20 March 2026
| 07:45 | Registration |
| Special focus session on US of inflammatory joints Moderation: Monique Reijnierse & Marion Kortekaas | |
| 08:15 | Indications and US technique Ted Miller |
| 08:45 | Ultrasound anatomy and live demo upper extremity Ted Miller & Monique Reijnierse |
| 09:15 | Ultrasound anatomy and live demo lower extremity James Teh & Ted Miller |
| 09:45 | Q&A |
| 10:00 | Morning break |
| Arthritis and interventions: when and how to puncture or inject– Indications and technique Moderation: Andrea Rosskopf & Hanna van Steenbergen | |
| 10:30 | Material and techniques for ultrasound guided injections Ted Miller |
| 10:45 | When to Favor Fluoroscopy or CT Guidance Laura Cox |
| 11:00 | Complications Richard Graham |
| 11:15 | Q&A |
| 11:25 | Interactive workshops - 2 rounds Ultrasound upper extremity (Ted Miller & Marion Kortekaas) (Richard Graham & to be confirmed) |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| Refresher Course: Inflammatory differentials and Advanced Imaging Moderation: Anna Cotton & Anette van der Helm | |
| 14:00 | From deposition to detection of crystal arthropathies Monique Reijnierse |
| 14:15 | Separating the signals: imaging infection and arthritis James Teh |
| 14:30 | Synthetic CT in rheumatology imaging David Hanff |
| 14:45 | From Pixels to Diagnosis: AI in Imaging Arthritis Berend Stoel |
| 15:15 | Myositis Chiara Giraudo |
| 15:30 | Q&A |
| 15:45 | Closing conference Monique Reijnierse |
| 16:00 | End of the conference |
LUMC
Hippocratespad 21, 2333 ZD LeidenLUMC Leiden
Building 3 (education building)
Albinusdreef 2
| Regular (non ESSR member) fee | € 650,- |
| Discounted fee ESSR member | € 550,- |
| Discounted fee physicians in training | € 400,- |
| Optional diner on Thursday in Leiden (location to be determined) | € 65,- |
*Please note: by registering, you agree to our Terms and Conditions, including the cancellation policy mentioned therein. Administration fees may be charged in the event of cancellation.
