Date:
Jul 11 2026 - Jul 11 2026
Time:
All Day
Location:
Stanford University
Category:
Patient Advocacy Meetings
Join us in Palo Alto for the IgG4ward! BayJAM, a one-day, in-person gathering for individuals impacted by IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD).
RegisterIgG4ward! BayJAM: In-Person Community Event
July 11, 2026 | Palo Alto, California
Join us in Palo Alto for the IgG4ward! BayJAM, a one-day, in-person gathering for individuals impacted by IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD).
Hosted at Stanford University, this event brings together patients, caregivers, families, and supporters from across the Bay Area and beyond for education, connection, and community.
The IgG4ward! BayJAM is designed to educate, empower, and connect the IgG4-RD community through expert-led discussions and shared experiences.
What to Expect
Educational sessions led by experts, tailored for patients and caregivers
Small-group, facilitated discussions to share experiences, ask questions, and build connection
Opportunities to meet others living with IgG4-RD and form meaningful relationships
A welcoming, supportive environment focused on community, knowledge, and hope
Stanford was selected for its leadership in medical research and care, as well as its accessibility for individuals traveling from across Northern California and the broader West Coast.
Organizer:
IgG4ward! Foundation
Host:
Dr. Matthew Baker
Registration:
Agenda
IgG4ward! BayJAM Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speaker (s): Katharine Provencher, Dr. John Stone (IgG4ward! Foundation) & Dr. Baker
9:20 AM - 10:05 AM
Keynote — IgG4-related disease: From a new diagnosis to new possibilities
Speaker (s): Matt Baker, MD
10:05 AM - 10:15 AM
Morning Break
Refreshments, restrooms, transition to breakout session
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Session I (3 options)
Participants choose ONE:
Organ Spotlight: IgG4-RD and the Lung
Jay Ryu, MD
Organ Spotlight: Pancreas and Biliary Disease
Walter Park, MD
Understanding IgG4-RD Imaging
Brian Pogatchnik, MD
11:00 AM - 11:05 AM
Transition Break
Transition to the main room for the Community Panel
11:05 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Panel - B-cells and IgG4-RD: Understanding the engine of the disease
Speaker (s): Tobias Lanz, MD
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Breakout Session II (3 options)
Participants choose ONE:
Partnering with your physician
Katharine Provencher and Dr, John Stone
Organ Spotlight: Kidney and Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Shuchi Anand, MD
Diet and Lifestyle for IgG4-RD
Neha Shah, MD
1:45 PM - 1:50 PM
Transition Break
Transition to main room for the KOL panel
1:50 PM - 3:05 PM
KOL Panel: Ask the experts anything
A robust, interactive Q&A with leading experts.
Speaker(s): Dr. Baker, Dr. Stone, Dr. Park, Dr. Anand, Dr. Ryu
3:05 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
Restroom and reset before final session
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Concluding Session - How do we think about IgG4-RD treatment now?
Speaker (s): John Stone, MD
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Evening reception with appetizers and cocktails
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