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Scientific Cafés for Patients

But what exactly is a Café Scientifique? It is a space for discussion over coffee between patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases and members of the research community. Guest speakers will share their initiatives and experiences.

September 2025

In September, we held our very first Café Scientifique, with the participation of Maggie Douglas and Yaneisy-Nynoska Tremblay from the Take a Pain Check Foundation! ✅

The morning began with roundtable discussions, which provided an opportunity for meaningful exchanges between patients and members of Centre ARThrite. 🤝

These discussions were followed by a panel dedicated to Take a Pain Check, during which our guests introduced this important initiative and shared their personal experiences living with the disease. 🔎

In addition, Montmorency Falls were illuminated in blue to mark Arthritis Awareness Month! 💙

 

January 2026

On January 30, we held our second Café Scientifique ☕, featuring nursing PhD student Ms. Naomi Kabwiku.

More than 25 people participated in this hybrid event! 👏 The presentation focused on a new research project on self-care in lupus, followed by an engaging discussion.