Meet the Investigator: Kaveh Ardalan
Kaveh Ardalan, MD, MS Duke University Medical Center Investigator Award Psychological Stress and Cardiovascular Health in Juvenile Lupus and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Ardalan is planning to study the...
View ArticleMeet the Investigator: Rebecca Haberman
Rebecca Haberman, MD NYU Grossman School of Medicine Scientist Development Award COVID-19 in Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis: A Prospective Study on the Effects of Immunomodulatory Therapy on...
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The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Funding Process Explained
As the largest private funding source of rheumatology research and training in the United States, the Rheumatology Research Foundation awards critical funding to researchers throughout the U.S. who are...
View ArticleExploring the Rheumatology Lab
Your Online Rheumatology Resource Hub The Rheumatology Research Foundation recently launched the Rheumatology Lab, a patient-centered platform featuring a variety of rheumatology resources. Whether...
View ArticleNew Diagnosis, Now What?
If you’re a newly diagnosed rheumatology patient, you may be tempted to seek out as much information as you can on the internet. Rheumatology professionals say it’s important to remember not all of...
View ArticleA Hopeful Future
Over the past 30 years in rheumatology care, the majority of patients have been able to find an effective treatment to manage their disease. “We are getting smarter about every disease we see in...
View ArticleThe Patient/Rheumatologist Relationship
“The relationship that rheumatologists have with their patients is very gratifying because we get to know them over a long period of time.” – Daniel H. Solomon, MD, MPH In this video, rheumatologists...
View ArticleBridging the Gap Between Research and Patient Impact
V. Michael Holers, M.D., Immediate Past President of the Rheumatology Research Foundation, was recently highlighted on HCP Live News discussing the launch of the Rheumatology Lab and its goal in...
View ArticleMeet #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 ArticleThe Critical Need for Early-Stage Funding in Rheumatology Research
The Rheumatology Research Foundation is proud to support young investigators and their innovative research into rheumatic diseases. Dr. Michael Brenner, a rheumatologist and immunology researcher at...
View ArticleHow the Foundation is Engaging Patients and Addressing a Workforce Shortage
Dr. Michelle Kahlenberg says the support the Foundation gives to professionals across the career spectrum is something that does not exist elsewhere in rheumatology. “Without the Foundation, there...
View ArticleThe Patient/Rheumatologist Relationship
“The relationship that rheumatologists have with their patients is very gratifying because we get to know them over a long period of time.” – Daniel H. Solomon, MD, MPH In this video, rheumatologists...
View ArticleA Hopeful Future
Over the past 30 years in rheumatology care, the majority of patients have been able to find an effective treatment to manage their disease. “We are getting smarter about every disease we see in...
View ArticleThe Patient/Rheumatologist Relationship
“The relationship that rheumatologists have with their patients is very gratifying because we get to know them over a long period of time.” – Daniel H. Solomon, MD, MPH In this video, rheumatologists...
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