Dear Colleagues and Friends,

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On behalf of the local organising committee, it is my great privilege to welcome you to the 24th SSR-MSR Workshops in Rheumatology 2026, held here in Singapore from 11–13 September 2026.

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This year’s joint meeting with our colleagues from the Malaysian Society of Rheumatology represents more than just a reunion; it is a collaborative step toward the future of our specialty. Our scientific programme is designed to connect cutting-edge innovation with practical, holistic patient care.​

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The theme of this workshop is “Future-Proofing Rheumatology: Transformation through Discovery.”  We begin on Friday with our Pre-congress Workshops designed for the evolving rheumatologist. One workshop offers a deep dive into AI in Rheumatology exploring Generative AI tools to enable us to predict flares, personalize treatments, and monitor our patients like never before. The parallel workshop is a dedicated track on Sports Medicine for rheumatic patients, aimed for practical knowledge.

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The main congress promises an exploration of the "new frontiers" in our field. We are honoured to host Prof Li Zhanguo, and Prof Eric Morand, who will deliver and guide us through the latest updates for therapeutics for systemic autoimmune diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Beyond these headliners, our workshop also aims to tackle the pressing questions facing modern rheumatologists: the imperative of delivering holistic and equitable care.

This conference serves as a platform for us, clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals across Singapore and Malaysia to exchange knowledge, foster collaborations, and ensure that our region remains at the forefront of patient care.

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I look forward to welcoming you personally in September as we discover, transform, and futureproof our specialty together.

 

Warmest regards,

Tze Chin Tan