Episode 27: VEXAS syndrome

Cracking one of medicine’s newest mysteries VEXAS syndrome is an adult-onset autoinflammatory disorder that was first identified in 2020. Caused by somatic mutations in the UBA1 gene, it can present with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. Dr. Peter Grayson, one of the researchers involved from the beginning, takes us through the story so far, from its discovery to the defining clinical features, current treatment strategies, and future hopes.