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Scleroderma Patient Education Day DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport 835 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this free event offers valuable insights from UCSF scleroderma experts, community connection, and strategies for living well with scleroderma. Admission and parking are free, and morning refreshments and lunch will be served. AGENDA: 8AM Registration/Check In 9AM Welcome/Opening Speech 9:10 AM: Dr. Andrew Gross - Scleroderma Overview: for our newly diagnosed and longtime warriors 9:40 AM: Dr. Monica Yang - Beyond Cold Hands: Understanding and Managing Raynaud's in Scleroderma 10:20 AM: Dr. Caroline Shiboski - Management of Severe Salivary Hypofunction and Prevention of Associated Complications 11:10 AM: Greg Merrill, MSW, LCSW - Palliative Medicine - UCSF - Living Well: Quality of Life with Serious Illness 11:50 AM: Dr. Charlotte Hurabielle Claverie - Scleroderma and Your Skin: A Practical Overview 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM LUNCH 1:15 PM: Dr. Priya Kathpalia - Reflux, Dysphagia, and More: Understanding Esophageal Problems in Scleroderma 1:55 PM: Dr. Rupal Shah -Scleroderma and the Lungs: Recognizing and Managing Interstitial Lung Disease *Agenda and speakers may change without notice. Hotel Information A room block is available at the DoubleTree for December 5–7, 2025, with a discounted rate of $110 per night, including complimentary parking and internet. Book by November 15, 2025. For booking information, please email events@myscleroderma.org . FAQ Cost: Free for patients, families, friends, and caregivers. Food: Water, coffee, tea, morning refreshments, and lunch provided. Limited gluten-free options available—please bring food if you have special dietary needs. Room Temperature: We will keep it comfortable, but bring a jacket, gloves, or hand warmers just in case. THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS THE CAPITAL GROUP Fate Therapeutics Inc.