Scleroderma Victoria

An interdisciplinary conference for cardiologists, dermatologists, nephrologists, pulmonologists and rheumatologists

Following the successful experience of the 1st World Congress in Florence, the second congress will focus on clinical and translational aspects of Systemic Sclerosis with the aim of updating clinicians involved in the field. Based on the feedback from the participants in the 1st congress, more time will be devoted to areas such as clinical problem solving, young investigator activities and networking between health professionals and patients.

Our nurse, Barbara Gemmell will be speaking at the patient conference.

2nd Systemic Sclerosis Congress

Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

The cause of scleroderma is unknown.

Scleroderma affects both sexes, with a female to male ratio of between three and four to one. It can occur at any age although the peak incidence is 40-60 years.

There are estimated to be over 5,000 persons with scleroderma in Australia.

The information contained in this website aims to assist those with scleroderma, their family and friends, as well as doctors and other health professionals to gain a better understanding of the disease.

Additionally, it aims to assist those with scleroderma to know that they are not alone and that many benefits can be gained through sharing knowledge and experiences with others who are also living with scleroderma.