EEMEA Talks - Autoimmunity

Edoardo Conticini is an expert in rheumatological diseases, including vasculitis and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. He carries out his freelance and research activities at the Rheumatology unit of the University Hospital of Siena. The work of those who diagnose autoimmune diseases, in this case myositis, is essential to be able to treat patients promptly, just as the psychological aspect is crucial to overcome the most acute moments. With Edoardo Conticini we also tackle research and new frontiers in a field of action that is still very unknown. 
 
Warning: we remind you that the content of this podcast does not in any way replace the opinion of a doctor 

Brenda is originally from South Africa but has lived in Siena for many years, where she has built a life with her husband and grown-up children. Her story is one of resilience — it begins with the onset of myositis, a condition that was difficult to diagnose at first. With the attentive care of medical professionals, she eventually found a path to recovery. Brenda’s testimony is a powerful account that captures both the darkness of illness and the gradual return to everyday life, surrounded by those she loves. 
 
Warning: we remind you that the content of this podcast does not in any way replace the advice of a doctor. 

Ilaria Cavazzana is an expert in rheumatological diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and its complications, and holds the role of Associate Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Brescia and Level I Medical Director at the UO Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology of the Spedali Civili, affiliated with the University of Brescia. With her we investigate new therapies, drugs and the use of artificial intelligence in the fight against rheumatoid arthritis.

Warning: we remind you that the content of this podcast does not in any way replace the opinion of a doctor

Alessia is a mother of three children, studies communications, works in a shop. All this while fighting against rheumatoid arthritis, which in its most acute forms causes physical tiredness, pain, obvious and painful difficulties in dealing with daily life. Hers is a testimony of strength and tenacity and also of how to tell your first daughter what it means to live with an autoimmune disease. Alessia has an Instagram page, 'living with rheumatoid arthritis' and has made her story available to other patients. Warning: we remind you that the content of this podcast does not in any way replace the opinion of a doctor

Fabiana Zingone is an expert in Gastrointestinal immune-mediated diseases, including chronic intestinal diseases and related complications. She is an associate professor of Gastroenterology at the Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology at the University of Padua where she works. She tells Wetell about her daily commitment to research, new frontiers, and the importance of proper communication between doctor and patient.
Warning: we remind you that the content of this podcast does not in any way replace the opinion of a doctor

Noemi is a young woman who lives between Italy and the United Kingdom. Her story is that of someone who suddenly finds herself facing something unknown and painful, like Crohn's disease. Her life has changed, she has undergone surgery and lives with a stoma. Noemi has reacted, surrounded by her loved ones and today not only is she able to have a different quality of life, but she is active on social media to share her experience with other people who are on the same path as her.Warning: we remind you that the content of this podcast does not in any way replace the opinion of a doctor

🎙️ Welcome to EEMEA Talks, a Werfen podcast.
In this new season, we once again shine a light on the hidden world of autoimmune diseases—
through real stories, lived experiences, and voices that break the silence.
Together with patients, doctors, and researchers, we explore how empathy, science, and personalized care can make a real difference.
Because every story matters. And stories can be a tool for powering patient care.

Andrea, a Brazilian woman living with lupus, shares her story about how she discovered her illness and, after a complex journey, found the ideal doctor and a lifestyle that allows her to live peacefully with lupus.

In Turin, Professor Savino Sciascia graciously welcomes us with excellent coffee as EEMEA Talks continues its exploration of autoimmune diseases, focusing specifically on lupus. Savino Sciascia is a full professor at the University of Turin and a researcher at CMID, the Center for Immunopathology and the Study of Rare Diseases.

The early diagnosis of lupus and the psychological reactions of patients to this diagnosis represent a sensitive and critical period. Professor Pier Luigi Meroni, the Director of the Experimental Laboratory for Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at the Auxologico Institute, is a leading authority in lupus research