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Welcome to the 6th Global Conference on Myositis – GCOM

We are thrilled to invite clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, and industry partners from around the world to attend GCOM 2026, the premier international forum dedicated to clinical care and research in myositis.

Organized by the International Myositis Society (iMyoS), this biennial meeting provides a unique opportunity to share groundbreaking science, foster collaboration across disciplines, and engage with leading voices in the field of inflammatory myopathies.

🔬 Scientific Highlights Include:

  • Pathophysiology, imaging, diagnosis, and treatment of myositis

  • Clinical trials and outcome measures

  • Juvenile and adult myositis, including all subtypes (DM, IMNM, PM, IBM, ASyS, OM)

  • Patient perspectives and patient-led research

  • Rehabilitation, organ involvement, and treat-to-target approaches

  • Interactive clinical cases and transition care

👥 Who Should Attend?
Neurologists, rheumatologists, dermatologists, pediatricians, physiotherapists, basic scientists, trainees, and patients—all are welcome to be part of this vibrant, multidisciplinary exchange.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a global community shaping the future of myositis care and research!

We look forward to welcoming you to Lisbon!

the Organising Committee and the iMyoS Board

Abstract Submission Deadline

1 November 2025

Organizing Secretariat

Meet the Organisers

Raquel Marques

Chair

Eduardo Dourado

Ana Teresa Melo

Sofia Barreira

João Eurico Fonseca

Registration fees

Do not miss the exclusive early bird discount

iMyoS Member

Early Bird

€ 470/person

Standard

Early Bird

€ 570/person

Students

Early Bird

€ 250/person

Patient & Partner

Early Bird

€ 65/person

Sponsors

Strategic Partner, Premier Partner, Industry Leader, Supporting Partner, Speedfunding

The GCOM event is well attended, with an average of 400 to 500 delegates in the past editions by students, young researchers, clinicians, doctors, etc., from all over the world. International myositis experts from all over the world and highly respected clinicians and researchers are invited to speak at this conference to present state-of-the-art research and best clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. We are confident that GCOM is one of the most distinguished meetings in the field and wish to propose various sponsorship possibilities. During the meeting, you will have direct contact with medical students, young and established clinicians and researchers, doctors from a wide range of specialties, and other healthcare professionals from all over the world. 

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

STRATEGIC PARTNER

PREMIER PARTNER

INDUSTRY LEADER

SUPPORTING PARTNER

SPEEDFUNDING