InSIDious

This session took place on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 from 15:35 – 17:05

Aims and objectives:

• To increase awareness of the impact SID has on patients and how this can be addressed this via improved diagnosis and treatment

• To raise awareness of CAR T/bsAb induced SID

• To facilitate scientific exchange between immunologists and haematologists regarding the evolving SID landscape

• To raise awareness of how Ig pre-filled syringes can help to reduce the burden/impact

Stephen Jolles

Consultant clinical immunologist and honorary professor at the University Hospital of Wales and Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales, as well as clinical lead at the Immunodeficiency Centre of Wales. Professor Jolles trained in immunology and allergy at the Royal Free Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, the John Radcliffe in Oxford and Westmead Hospital in Sydney.

Mari Campbell

Consultant clinical psychologist in the immunology department at the Royal Free in London. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College London, working with a variety of patient groups, with different physical health and mental health difficulties. Mari is a specialist in mental health problems and clinical health psychology (distress related to physical health problems), and works with adults, and their families, within cognitive-behavioural and systemic frameworks.

Emily Carne

Consultant Nurse in Immunology & Allergy for Wales. She has prior experience working in infectious disease, specialist wound healing, gastroenterology and intensive care, before discovering immunology. She has previously held positions on the boards of INGID, BSI-CIAS, UKPIN, BSACI and chair of the Immunology and Allergy Nurses Group.

• Welcome and introduction – Stephen Jolles (chair)
• Exploring the psychological impact of SID – Mari Campbell
• Flying low with IgG – how low can you go? – Stephen Jolles
• Levelling the SIDes – Emily Carne
• Audience Q&A session – All
• Chairs close – Stephen Jolles