Meet #RheumChampion Alan Brewington
The Rheumatology Research Foundation launched the #RheumChampion initiative in 2020 to amplify the voices of rheumatology patients and caregivers across the country. Get to know each of our current...
View ArticleExploring Resilience in Teens with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Sabrina Gmuca, MD, MSCE Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Investigator Award Up to 40% of children develop chronic musculoskeletal pain at some point during childhood. This is pain that lasts three...
View ArticleAPPs’ Evolving Role in the Field of Rheumatology
Filling gaps in rheumatologic care is one of the key funding priorities of the Rheumatology Research Foundation. Between 2009 and 2020, the number of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in rheumatology...
View ArticleCould Targeting Metabolism Treat Blood Clots in Antiphospholipid Syndrome?
NewsWise highlighted Foundation-funded Scientific Development Awardee Ajay Tambralli, MD, and his research on the immunometabolism of neutrophils in lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)....
View ArticleUsing Targeted Therapies to Reduce Inflammatory Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Significant advancements have been made in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatments in recent years, with many patients experiencing slower disease progression. However, there are still unmet needs in this...
View ArticleUnderstanding Lupus Patients’ Inflammatory Response to Sun Exposure
Sun sensitivity is a common and puzzling symptom among lupus patients, leaving researchers searching for answers for years. Dr. Michelle Kahlenberg, professor of internal medicine and dermatology at...
View ArticleExploring Root Causes and Developing New Treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and joints, but patients often experience inflammation in other parts of the body, particularly the eyes. Dr. James...
View ArticleResearchers discover a major driver of inflammatory pathology in autoimmune...
EurekAlert! highlighted groundbreaking research findings from Foundation-funded investigators at Mass General who have discovered that a protein called granzyme K (GZMK) may be a key driver of...
View ArticleRevolutionizing Autoimmune Disease Treatment with Precision Therapy Approaches
Dr. Maximilian F. Konig, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is leading groundbreaking research to transform how we treat autoimmune diseases. Originally from...
View ArticlePatient-Inspired Research on Vasculitis Relapse and Sinus Inflammation
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare form of vasculitis, a disease that causes blood vessel inflammation. This condition primarily affects the ears, nose, sinuses, kidneys, and lungs, often...
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