In this episode of Inflammation Nation, Tara Regan meets Dr Joan Ní Gabhann-Dromgoole, Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PBS), RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Gráinne Tynan, senior occupational therapist and patient researcher in RCSI, who lives with Sjӧgrens disease. Gráinne shares her journey from diagnosis to day-to-day life, offering invaluable insights into managing the disease and her heartfelt advice for others facing similar challenges. Joan talks us through the exciting research that is now taking place for novel treatments and highlights the critical role of interdisciplinary research and collaboration, unlocking further opportunities for advancing understanding and treatment of the disease.

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Sjögren’s Ireland WhatsApp Support Group

Sjögren’s Ireland has launched a new WhatsApp support group. To join, email [email protected] with your name and county of residence, and an admin will add you to the group.

International Resources:

https://sjogrens.org/