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San Diego Scleroderma Patient Education Day Saturday, September 6, 2025 8:30am - 2:30pm Lunch will be served Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 The San Diego Scleroderma Patient Education Day is a dedicated day of learning, support, and community for those living with scleroderma, their loved ones, and caregivers. The event features expert-led presentations, resources, and interactive sessions focused on the latest treatments, research updates, and practical tools for managing life with scleroderma. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals, ask questions, and build connections with others in the scleroderma community. Morning refreshments and lunch from Panera Bread will be served, including mixed fruit and vegetable salads for gluten-free guests. If you have other dietary restrictions, please bring your own food. The main registrant will need to provide their name, email, phone number, and address; their guests need only provide first and last names. SPEAKERS AND TOPICS Dr. Surabhi Khanna: A Scleroderma Overview: Updates for the newly diagnosed and our long-term warriors Natalie Evans, BSN, RN: Benefits beyond healthy eating: The importance of diet and nutrition Natalie Evans, BSN, RN: Assessing Lung Function Dr. Brian Pedersen: Scleroderma Therapies: The Past, The Present, The Pipeline Patient/Caregiver Interviews