Unravelling 50 Years of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)

Unravelling 50 Years of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)

Explore the 50-year history and evolution of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) in this informative 36-minute webinar presented by ERN ReCONNET. Delve into the evolving clinical aspects, growing knowledge on markers and pathogenesis, development of diagnostic criteria, and ongoing controversies surrounding MCTD. Gain insights from expert speakers Prof. Paola Triggianese and Prof. Sylwia Ornowska as they discuss the challenges and progress in autoimmune disease research. Learn how MCTD, first observed by G. Sharp and colleagues, combines features of lupus, scleroderma, and dermatomyositis. Discover the importance of MCTD in stimulating advancements in medicine and autoimmune disease research over the past five decades.