Time is Running Out! Register Today for the G-CAN 2026 12TH Annual Research Symposium and Workshops
November 4-5, 2026
Secure your place at the 12^th Annual G-CAN Symposium and Workshops, November 4-5 at the Caribe Royale Orlando, Florida, USA. Space is limited, so register by October 12 to take advantage of Early Bird rates for both virtual and in-person attendance. Joining us in Orlando? Reserve one of the limited hotel rooms available at the reduced rate through October 12 on the meeting registration site.
Join us from wherever you are—or meet us in Orlando—to connect, exchange ideas, and discover exciting developments in gout and crystal-associated diseases. More than 60 speakers will share their insights across two inspiring days, and we want you to be part of the conversation.
Have questions? Contact Rebecca Hill at Rebeccah@g-can.org or Glory@g-can.org.
REGISTER NOW—SAVE YOUR SPOT! REGISTER G-CAN 2026
A Warm Welcome to Glory Onwuka, G-CAN’s Incoming Executive Director
We’re thrilled to announce that Glory Onwuka will join G-CAN as our incoming Executive Director in October 2026. Glory will work closely with Rebecca Hill to ensure a smooth and successful transition before Rebecca begins her well-earned retirement at the end of December. Glory first joined G-CAN in July as a volunteer Executive Director Intern, assisting in preparations for our 2026 Annual Research Symposium. With master’s degrees in Global Health and Integrated Biomedical & Life Sciences, Glory brings more than a decade of experience in global health, scientific organizations, strategic partnerships, and nonprofit operations.
After seven years of dedicated service to G-CAN and 40 years in the health sciences field, Rebecca is looking forward to spending more time with family, traveling, and ice skating. Together, Glory and Rebecca will lead this year’s annual meeting, a memorable first for Glory and a meaningful finale for Rebecca, as we celebrate their contributions and look ahead with excitement to G-CAN’s next chapter.
You can expect to see communications from Glory in the coming weeks. Her G-CAN email is Glory@g-can.org.
Congratulations to Our 2026 G-CAN Award Winners!
Each year, G-CAN leadership honors members who have made significant contributions to the organization and the field of gout and crystal-associated diseases research. This year we are pleased to honor seven members with prestigious awards.
Lisa Stamp, MBChB, FRACP, PhD
G-CAN Gold Medal Award
Iris Rose Peeters, MD
H.Ralph Schumacher Memorial Early Career Investigator Research Award for top-ranked abstract
Edoardo Cipolletta, MD, PhD G-CAN Junior Faculty Investigator Prize
Presidential Award: Emerging Career Investigator Awards
* Jie Lu, MD
* Haibing Chen, MD, PhD
* Jie Wei, PhD
* Yinghui Hua MD, PhD
Award presentations will be made during the annual meeting. A well-deserved congratulations to this year’s awardees!
Coming to Orlando? Visit the “G-CAN Visit Orlando” website to discover local attractions, dining and activities —and to learn more about “Show Your Badge” discounts on restaurants, bars and tickets to area attractions available exclusively to G-CAN Symposium participants. Explore the offers at G-CANVISITORLANDO.