After two years of meeting virtually, we are excited to once again host Research Day 2022 in person.* *(In-person attendance pending potential changes in University policies due to COVID-19.) All presenters will host their sessions in person. For certain events there will be a virtual/Zoom option, for attendees unable to attend in person. Be sure … Read more
"Treatment Stratification of Patients Based on Biomarker Profile" Brief Description: Stratified medicine involves the use of biomarkers to differentiate patient populations into subsets (i.e. endotypes) that provide more detailed information about the specific causes of conditions, and predict how patients will respond to a given drug or combination of drugs. The ability to successfully identify … Read more
"Secondary Hypogammaglobulinemia Following BCTT” Dr. Mildred Kwan Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology Friday, October 21, 2022 8:30a-9:30a Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93369235083?pwd=TU9GQ2dsMitLVk96VjZSV3N4OHpYdz09 Meeting ID: 933 6923 5083 Passcode: 363826 One tap mobile +13126266799,,93369235083#,,,,*363826# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,93369235083#,,,,*363826# US (New York This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the … Read more
“The role of obesity in inflammatory arthritis: epidemiologic challenges.” Brief Description of Presentation: The risks of obesity in the development and severity of inflammatory arthritis have been difficult to estimate, partly because body mass is a poor indicator of metabolic health. In this talk we will explore the associations between obesity (as traditionally defined) and clinical … Read more
“Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and Equity” Dr. Angela Stover, PhD Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health AND Dr. Ameeta Retzer, PhD Research Fellow, Institute of Applied Health Research University of Birmingham, UK Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93369235083?pwd=TU9GQ2dsMitLVk96VjZSV3N4OHpYdz09 Meeting ID: 933 6923 5083 Passcode: 363826 One tap mobile +13126266799,,93369235083#,,,,*363826# US (Chicago) … Read more
“Drug Allergy- What’s New in 2022” Dr. Alex Gilmore Second Year Allergy/Immunology Fellow Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93369235083?pwd=TU9GQ2dsMitLVk96VjZSV3N4OHpYdz09 Meeting ID: 933 6923 5083 Passcode: 363826 One tap mobile +13126266799,,93369235083#,,,,*363826# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,93369235083#,,,,*363826# US (New York) This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the Course Directors, Millie … Read more
“Disease Activity Measures and Treat-to-Target in RA: Past, Present, and Aspirations” Dr. Donald L. Kimpel, M.D Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Division of Clinical Rheumatology University of Virginia Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93369235083?pwd=TU9GQ2dsMitLVk96VjZSV3N4OHpYdz09 Meeting ID: 933 6923 5083 Passcode: 363826 One tap mobile +13126266799,,93369235083#,,,,*363826# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,93369235083#,,,,*363826# US (New York) This activity has been planned and … Read more
"The Skeleton in a Physical World" Brief Description: All organisms exist within a physical space and respond to physical forces as part of daily life. The skeleton responds in real-time to physical stresses placed on it to ensure that its structure supports its function. I will discuss how those cells responsible for remodeling skeletal structure … Read more
Mast Cell Activation Disorders Dr. Onyinye Iweala Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology Friday, December 9, 2022 8:30am-9:30am Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93369235083?pwd=TU9GQ2dsMitLVk96VjZSV3N4OHpYdz09 Meeting ID: 933 6923 5083 Passcode: 363826 One tap mobile +13126266799,,93369235083#,,,,*363826# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,93369235083#,,,,*363826# US (New York) This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the … Read more
"DNA damage and cellular senescence in osteoarthritis pathophysiology.” Brief Description: Aging is the largest risk factor for osteoarthritis, but the mechanisms responsible for this relationship are unclear. Damaged cells can convert to a phenotypic state known as cellular senescence, and senescent cells are associated with compromised tissue function. This talk will focus on our efforts … Read more