INVITATION

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to share with you the anticipation of organizing our multidisciplinary symposium, the “Istanbul Dermato-Gastro-Rheumatology Update Summit”, for the 7th time on June 12–14, 2026, at Point Hotel Barbaros.

Our first meeting was held online in 2020 due to the pandemic, and since then, interest and participation have grown each year. We held our first in-person symposium in 2022 with the contributions of 8 international and 40 national speakers.

It is a great pleasure for us to host this symposium in Istanbul, a city that stands out with its unique history, culture, and natural beauty. The event is jointly organized by the Istanbul Branch of the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Combat (TRASD) and Brown University.

Feedback received after previous symposiums has highlighted the value of evaluating diseases from multiple specialties together, which continues to motivate us to organize these meetings in a multidisciplinary format.

At the update summit, speakers with national and international scientific recognition will deliver presentations on diagnosis, treatment, and patient management in areas where dermatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology intersect. In addition to presentations, “Ask the Expert” sessions and courses will focus on practical knowledge, real-world clinical studies, and case-based discussions.

We believe our interactive scientific program will be well received, and your participation and contributions will enrich the congress.

We look forward to welcoming you in the legendary city that bridges Asia and Europe!

Kind regards,