**TWH Medical Grand Rounds - Wednesday, August 1, 2007, 12-1 PM

Medical Grand Rounds
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
12 - 1 PM
Toronto Western Hospital
Main Auditorium, 2 West Wing, Room #401


ANNOUNCEMENT


"Genetic and Microbial Factors in Spondyloarthritis"
SPEAKER:  Dr. Robert Inman
Division of Rheumatology, University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1.  To review current concepts in the genetic predisposition to spondylitis
2.  To understand mechanisms whereby infection can trigger chronic arthritis
3.  To define future strategies to resolve the interaction of inflammation and bone and joint damage

VIDEOCONFERENCED TO:
Toronto General Hospital - Eaton Wing Ground Floor, Room #025/026
Mount Sinai Hospital - Auditorium, 18th Floor