Birdshot Uveitis Society of North America announces the third presentation of its 2026 Webinar Series: Birdshot Perspectives.
Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH of Massachusetts Eye and Ear will present Update on Research in Birdshot Uveitis on Sunday, September 13 at 1 pm ET. It will be a live webinar and will last an hour.
Dr. Sobrin is a leading uveitis specialist and researcher. She serves ME&E as Associate Director for Retina Service and Co-Fellowship Director for Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Fellowship. She is also the Charles Edward Whitten Professor of Ophthalmology.
In her presentation, Dr. Sobrin will cover recent advances in the diagnosis of birdshot uveitis and new findings in eye imaging. She will also offer insights into what might be causing the disease, particularly in which immune system changes play important roles. Finally, Dr. Sobrin will share what is new and on the horizon for the treatment of birdshot.
BUSNA thanks Genentech and our Supporting Sponsors for sponsoring our 2026 educational webinar series for birdshot patients.
So far this year, our webinars have featured Dr. Akshay Thomas of Tennessee Retina speaking of “Monitoring Disease Activity in Birdshot Retinochoroiditis” and Dr. Alla Goldberg speaking of “Injectable Steroids in Birdshot Uveitis.” Recordings will be available for viewing on the BUSNA Birdshot Uveitis Society of North America YouTube channel.
An additional presentation by Dr. Jennifer Thorne of the Wilmer Eye Institute is scheduled for Monday, October 5. Mark your calendars and watch for further details!