Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP) Webinar
Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare and complex form of pancreatitis that is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed or overlooked. To help patients and caregivers better understand this condition and offer up-to-date, real-world diagnosis and care information to physicians, Mission: Cure hosted a free educational webinar with leading experts in pancreatic care and autoimmune diseases.
Our expert speakers:
Dr. Yasmin Hernandez-Barco, Medical Pancreatologist and Director of the Pancreatitis Treatment Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Katharine Provencher, MSW, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement at IgG4ward!, and a caregiver with firsthand experience navigating IgG4-related disease
Together, they explored key questions and considerations about AIP and IgG4-related diseases, including how it’s diagnosed, how it differs from other forms of pancreatitis, and the treatment options available.
Key Topics from the Webinar
- What is Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP)
- The differences between Type 1 (associated with IgG4-related disease), Type 2, and Type 3 AIP
- What IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is, and how it impacts organs beyond the pancreas
- The challenges of getting an accurate AIP diagnosis
- FDA-approved treatment for Type 1 AIP and other existing therapies
- Advocacy tips, support tools, and educational resources for AIP, IgG4RD patients, and caregivers
Why This Webinar Matters:
Autoimmune pancreatitis is often misdiagnosed as pancreatic cancer or misdiagnosed, leading to delays in care and seeking suitable treatment options. Understanding the signs, diagnostic criteria, available treatment options and approaches based on the AIP subtype can lead to better outcomes and less stress for patients.
Whether you’re living with AIP, supporting someone who is, or working to understand how IgG4-RD impacts pancreatic health, this webinar is a must-watch.
Accessing the Webinar Recording
For those who couldn’t attend the live session, the recorded webinar is a valuable resource. We recommend this educational video for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone navigating autoimmune pancreatitis.
Download Webinar Slides
Explore More Resources
- Autoimmune Pancreatitis Webpage– Newly Published!
- AIP Short Form Video & Blog Link: Blog includes list of US AIP-experienced physicians Dr. Hernandez-Barco recommends
- FDA-approved treatment Inebilizumab (Uplizna) Blog Link
- FDA Approval of drug for IgG4RD diseases (including type 1 AIP): Amgen Press Release
- Information about Access to Investigational Medicine for Inebilizumab outside USA
- IgG4-RD Educational Resources & Physician List/Network (IgG4RD experience)
- Learn more about IgG4-related disease at IgG4ward! Foundation
Mission: Cure offers a growing library of free webinars and tools to help people living with chronic or recurrent pancreatitis manage symptoms, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.
Check out our past webinars featuring experts in pain management, nutrition, mental health, and more
Help Us Improve Future Resources
We’d love your feedback! After every webinar, we ask attendees to fill out a short survey, it only takes a minute, but it makes a big difference. Your input helps shape the resources we create, the topics we cover, and the support we provide to the pancreatitis community.
