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Dr Nigil Haroon is a world-renowned rheumatologist and clinical immunologist located in Toronto, Canada. He is a Clinician Scientist at the University Health Network, the largest research hospital in Canada with over 17,000 active staff members (ranked top 5 in the world). He is an associate professor of medicine and rheumatology at the University of Toronto and a senior scientist at the Krembil Research Institute.<\/p>\n

His current leadership positions include<\/p>\n

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  1. Head, Division of Rheumatology, University Health Network and Sinai Health, Toronto<\/li>\n
  2. President, Canadian Rheumatology Association<\/li>\n
  3. Treasurer, Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    He is qualified in Internal Medicine, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology and has a PhD in Functional Genomics and Immunology. He completed an MBA in Health and Life Sciences from the prestigious Rotman School of Business.<\/p>\n

    His area of research includes predicting radiographic progression, identifying novel therapeutic targets and understanding the immunology and genetic basis of ankylosing spondylitis. He is well-funded and has over 100 high-impact publications in this area. Dr Haroon is a Vanier Scholar and has won several awards, including the Jane Bruckel Award of the Spondylitis Association of America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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