Lupus Ontario

10/31/2026

Have a spook-tacular Halloween! 🎃👻💜

10/23/2026

Renewing Hope: Advances in Lupus Care and Research

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's symposium.

Recordings of all four sessions are now available on our website.

A sincere thank you to Dr. Catherine Ivory, Dr. Zahi Touma, Dr. Janet Pope, and Dr. Konstantinos Tselios for sharing their expertise, insights, and time with our community.

We are grateful for their contributions to advancing lupus care and research and for helping bring hope to those affected by lupus.

Lupus Research Symposium 2026- advancing lupus care through the latest lupus research, treatments and innovations.

10/21/2026

💜 Men living with lupus — this space is for you. You don’t have to navigate lupus alone.

The Men’s Support Group is coming up on October 28.

✨ It’s not too late to register!

💻https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodOyvqjgoGtedFIQFQy1Y3t8rT_XEkT1v

10/19/2026

💜 Living with lupus in Durham? You’re not alone.

The Durham Ontario Lupus Support Group is coming up on October 26. Connect with others in the community who understand the realities of living with lupus, share experiences, ask questions, and find support. 💬

Whether you want to talk, listen, or simply connect with people who get it, there’s a place for you here.

✨ It’s not too late to register!

💻 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpc-2tpz0oHd20bZdJVhQcMrsTX2HP3lJ1

🔗 Find all of our support groups at lupusontario.org/support

10/16/2026

💜 Windsor Lupus Support Group – Cancelled

Our upcoming Windsor Lupus Support Group meeting has been cancelled due to the Lupus Ontario Virtual Symposium.

Join us for **Renewing Hope: Advancing Lupus Care from Discovery to Innovation**, taking place virtually on **October 20–21**. The symposium will include expert speakers and sessions on new developments in lupus research, treatment and care.

It’s not too late to register! 💻
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xpA44yY3SJq4FfnvDxPOXQ #/registration

We hope to see you at the symposium!

10/15/2026

Lupus Link - October. Register for the Symposium on Oct 20 & 21! - https://mailchi.mp/lupusontario.org/oct2026

10/15/2026

LUPUS ONTARIO SYMPOSIUM 2026: Renewing Hope: Advances in Lupus Care and Research

Join Lupus Ontario online for our 2026 Lupus Symposium, taking place October 20–21. Across two evenings, leading lupus specialists will explore emerging advances in monitoring, research and treatment.

Tuesday, October 20

7:00 p.m. — Reducing Burden: Non-Invasive Advances in Lupus Care
Presented by Dr. Catherine Ivory (The Ottawa Hospital)

Explore emerging non-invasive tools, earlier detection methods and innovative approaches that may help simplify lupus monitoring and reduce treatment burden.

8:00 p.m. — Restoring Balance: CAR-T Cell Therapy in Lupus Care
Presented by Dr. Zahi Touma (Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network)

Learn about CAR-T cell therapy, its potential to reset the immune system, current evidence in lupus and its possible future role in treatment.

Wednesday, October 21

7:00 p.m. — Reaching Further: Access and Innovation in Lupus Clinical Trials
Presented by Dr. Janet Pope (St. Joseph’s Health Care London)

Discover how new approaches to clinical trial design and participation are helping make lupus research more accessible, inclusive and representative.

8:00 p.m. — Renewing Treatment: Biologics and New Medications in Lupus Care
Presented by Dr. Konstantinos Tselios (Hamilton Health Sciences)

Explore advances in biologics, targeted therapies and emerging medications that are expanding treatment options for people living with lupus.

Register once to attend both evenings.

👉 Register now, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xpA44yY3SJq4FfnvDxPOXQ

10/14/2026

**Windsor Support Group – October Meeting Cancelled**

Please note that the upcoming Windsor Support Group meeting has been cancelled due to Lupus Ontario’s 2026 Virtual Symposium.

We invite you to join us for **Renewing Hope: Advancing Lupus Care from Discovery to Innovation**, taking place virtually on **October 20–21**.

The symposium features expert speakers and sessions exploring new developments in lupus research, treatment and care.

**Register for the symposium:**
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xpA44yY3SJq4FfnvDxPOXQ #/registration

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at the symposium!

10/13/2026

💜 Young Adult Support Group — Tomorrow!

Living with lupus can feel isolating, especially when you’re navigating work, relationships, school, family, and everything in between.

Tomorrow, October 14, connect with other young adults who understand. Share your experiences, ask questions, or simply listen and know you’re not alone. 💬

✨ It’s not too late to register!

💻 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcu2qqTkqH9Ssf0FsqtDSWLHCD7rN_K_p

🔗 Find all of our support groups at lupusontario.org/support

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for you. 💜

Thank you to our lupus community for sharing your experiences, raising awareness and advocating for better care.

We are thankful for the progress we have made together, and for the hope that comes from knowing there is still more to do.

Thank you for being part of the Lupus Ontario community and helping us move forward together.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Lupus Ontario. 💜