Industry Symposium 6

29 Mar 2026 8:10 a.m. 9:10 a.m.
501 - 502
Jonathan Barratt Chair United Kingdom

Session Title: Targeting pathogenic IgA in IgA Nephropathy

Theme : Theme 4: The Smart Kidney

Organized by : Takeda

Session Description : 
This symposium will focus on what makes IgA pathogenic in IgA nephropathy. It will review the role of B cells in the development and progression of the disease. The discussion will also address approaches to targeting pathogenic IgA.

Learning Objectives : 

1. Understand what makes IgA pathogenic in IgA nephropathy
2. Consider the role of B Cells in IgA nephropathy
3. Discuss how to target pathogenic IgA in IgA nephropathy

Time Session
8:10 a.m.
8:25 a.m.
YusukeSuzuki Speaker yusuke@juntendo.ac.jpJapan
8:25 a.m.
8:40 a.m.
HeatherReich Speaker Heather.Reich@uhn.caCanada
8:40 a.m.
8:55 a.m.
Jonathan Barratt Speaker jb81@leicester.ac.ukUnited Kingdom