"Go With Us!" 2023
"Go With Us!" to Conferences is an exceptional initiative that places individuals impacted by AiArthritis diseases at the forefront of scientific conferences. Our dedicated team of patient representatives participates in significant events such as EULAR 2023 in Milan and ACR 2023 in San Diego, transforming intricate research—both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic—into actionable insights for our community.
We distill real-time discussions, sharing valuable lessons learned from top experts and fellow patients to ensure you remain well-informed, advocate for enhanced care, and enrich your healthcare journey.
On this page, you'll discover video recaps, blog articles, and behind-the-scenes content from EULAR 2023 and ACR 2023.
"Go With Us!" to ACR 2023 - San Diego, California
About ACR: ACR stands for The American College of Rheumatology, a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of rheumatology through education, research, advocacy, and the promotion of high-quality care for patients with rheumatic diseases.
Meet Your "Go With Us!" Team
Tiffany Westrich-Robertson
Tiffany Westrich-Robertson is the CEO at International Foundation for AiArthritis and uses her professional expertise in mind-mapping and problem solving to help others, like her, who live with AiArthritis diseases work in unison to identify and solve unresolved community issues.
Deb Constien
Deb Constien is a medically retired Registered Dietitian and a Representative for AiArthritis with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Deb is also on the Advisory Council for WREN- Wisconsin Research Education Network and a Patient Family Advisor- PFA on an International PCORI research study for ACP- Advanced Care Planning
Leila P.L. Valete
Leila P.L. Valete is the Health Education Manager at the International Foundation for AiArthritis. She is a person living with Lupus & Sjögren's. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity in health education and meeting individuals where they are at in order to learn in a way that resonates with them. Leila is on social media as @Lupus.Lifestyle.Lei sharing bits and pieces about her life with lupus and connecting with others.
Eileen Davidson
Eileen Davidson, also known as Chronic Eileen, is a disability and chronic illness advocate from Vancouver BC Canada. Living with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, she spends a large focus on volunteering and creating awareness around arthritis. With The International Foundation for Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis (AiArthritis) Eileen is the Educational Media Assistant. Along with AiArthritis, Eileen is a member of the Arthritis Research Canada patient advisory board, and author with over 100 published articles.
"Go With Us!" to ACR 2023 Video Debriefs
ACR 2023 Recap with Leila: Perspectives on Navigating Your Personal Pain Management.
ACR 2023 Recap with Eileen: Navigating Life and Work with an AiArthritis Disease.
ACR 2023 Debrief With Tiffany:
Precision Medicine Study on Subgroups (M/F), Enthesitis, & Cell Profiling
Watch The Full 2023 ACR Video Debrief Library
Explore the "Go With Us!" to ACR 2023 debriefs, showcasing insights from Deb, Tiffany, Leila, and Eileen. Dive into the latest pioneering research on Pregnancy, Juvenile Spondyloarthritis, Covid-19 and its impact on the heart, Mental Health, and the working with AiArthritis disease, among other topics.
"Go With Us!" to ACR 2023 Debriefs On Our Blog
Behind The Scenes "Go With Us!" to ACR 2023
Nature's Symphony
Tiffany with the AiArthritis digital advertisement to come visit our booth!
Faces of Humanity
Leila and Dr. Cuogi Edens swapping friendship bracelets (a trend inspired by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour)
Sands of Time
Leila & Janessa (former AiArthritis Social Media assistant) working the booth and helping to spread awareness!
Beyond Boundaries
Deb with Estela & Juana Mata, Founders of Looms 4 Lupus and Kelli Roseta from More Than Lupus
"Go With Us!" to the Rheumatology Nurses Society Annual Conference 2023 - Austin, Texas
In early August 2023, we had the pleasure of attending the Rheumatology Nurses Society Annual Conference and hosting our inaugural Mini "Go With Us!" event in Austin, Texas. We extend our gratitude to the 20+ individuals who registered to "Go With Us!" You can find all the educational takeaway videos compiled in the playlist below.
Meet Your Go With Us! Team
Leila P.L. Valete
Leila P.L. Valete is the Health Education Manager at the International Foundation for AiArthritis. She is a person living with Lupus & Sjögren's. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity in health education and meeting individuals where they are at in order to learn in a way that resonates with them. Leila is on social media as @Lupus.Lifestyle.Lei sharing bits and pieces about her life with lupus and connecting with others.
Michael Guadalupe
Michael Guadalupe is a Volunteer and Administrative assistant at AiArthritis. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Illinois University and has spent over 20 years working with the public. As a psoriatic arthritis patient himself, Michael is passionate about raising awareness about this condition and advocating for those who are living with AiArthritis Diseases.
"Go With Us!" to RNS 2023 Video Debriefs
RNS 2023 Debrief With Leila: Introduction To The RNS Conference
RNS 2023 Debrief With Michael : "Drowning in Omega-6’s" Educational Takeaways
RNS 2023 Debrief With Leila :
"Social Tapestry of Rheumatology Care" Educational Takeaways
Watch The Full 2023 RNS Video Debrief Library
Leila and Michael engage in a conversations about insights gained from the 2023 Rheumatology Nurses Society Annual Conference. Discover more about Omega-6, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, and the complexities of Comorbidities and Reproductive Health.
"Go With Us!" Behind The Scenes RNS 2023
Photos: Leila (SLE) and Michael (PsA) enjoying dinner on the first night; Leila with the AiArthritis booth; Leila with Carrie Beach, immediate past president of RNS; Leila with Kevin Lyons, Executive Director of RNS
"Go With Us!" to EULAR 2023
In early June 2023, we attended the first of two rheumatology research conferences this year - the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) Congress in Milan, Italy.
Thank you to the 50+ people who signed up to "Go With Us!" All the private debrief videos can be found in the playlist below.
About EULAR: EULAR, the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, is a leading organization that promotes research, education, and advocacy to improve the treatment and prevention of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases across Europe.
Meet Your "Go With Us!" Team
Tiffany Westrich-Robertson
Tiffany Westrich-Robertson is the CEO at International Foundation for AiArthritis and uses her professional expertise in mind-mapping and problem solving to help others, like her, who live with AiArthritis diseases work in unison to identify and solve unresolved community issues.
Deb Constien
Deb Constien is a medically retired Registered Dietitian and a Representative for AiArthritis with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Deb is also on the Advisory Council for WREN- Wisconsin Research Education Network and a Patient Family Advisor- PFA on an International PCORI research study for ACP- Advanced Care Planning
Eileen Davidson
Eileen Davidson, also known as Chronic Eileen, is a disability and chronic illness advocate from Vancouver BC Canada. Living with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, she spends a large focus on volunteering and creating awareness around arthritis. With The International Foundation for Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis (AiArthritis) Eileen is the Educational Media Assistant. Along with AiArthritis, Eileen is a member of the Arthritis Research Canada patient advisory board, and author with over 100 published articles.
"Go With Us!" to EULAR 2023 Video Debriefs
EULAR 2023 Debrief With Eileen, Tiffany and Deb:
Welcome and Introduction Video
EULAR 2023 Debrief With Tiffany: Insights on Axial Spondyloarthritis, Precision Medicine, Tapering, Biomarkers and more
EULAR 2023 Debrief With Tiffany:
Meetings and photos from the conference!
Watch The Full 2023 EULAR Video Debrief Library
Tiffany, Deb, and Eileen share valuable insights from their experiences at EULAR 2023, discussing topics like Biomarkers, Spondylarthritis, Precision Medicine, IgG4, and more. Don't miss this chance to enhance your knowledge in these crucial areas of research!
"Go With Us!" Behind The Scenes EULAR 2023
Photos: Tiffany (AxSpA), Deb (RA), Eileen (RA); Tiffany, Deb, and Eileen with Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, Christine Stamatos; Eileen and Deb with Ben Nowell from the Global Healthy Living Foundation; Deb with Auralie Najm, OMERACT Rheumatologist in Glasgow and new AiArthritis board member.
More "Go With Us!" Information On Our Blog
Join Us For The Next "Go With Us!" Program
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In October 2025,
AiArthritis patients headed back to one of the biggest rheumatology research conferences of the year - the ACR (American College of Rheumatology) Convergence and that means it's time to start signing up to "Go With Us!" #GoWithUs