Rheumatology
Pediatric Rheumatologists diagnose and care for kids with a variety of complex rheumatic diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, or organs. Our providers offer comprehensive testing and treatment for a range of pediatric rheumatologic and inflammatory disorders, such as arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, periodic fevers, vasculitis, and many others. Click here to meet our team!
RHEUMATOLOGY NEWS
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Sarkissian Speaks at August 2023 Roadmap Collaborative
Aliese Sarkissian, MD, MBOE was a guest speaker at the August 2023 Roadmap Collaborative Action Period Calls where she shared some lessons she’s learned about engaging her colleagues in testing strategies. Dr. Sarkissian was site co-leader in the Roadmap Pilot Collaborative and is now leading a team in the current collaborative as part of her spread efforts.
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Pan, Wu, and Cannon Published in Contemporary Pediatrics
Pan, Wu, and Cannon were published recently in the journal, Contemporary Pediatrics. Biologics to the rescue: changing the treatment paradigm in juvenile idiopathic arthritis considers the use of biologic medication in the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
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Wu and Cannon – 2023 Carolinas Fellows Collaborative Winter Symposium
Drs. Laura Cannon and Eve Wu were invited to presented at the 2023 Carolinas Fellows Collaborative Winter Symposium. Dr. Cannon’s presentation was entitled, “Pediatric Rheumatology Potpourri” and Dr. Wu presented, “Autoimmunity and Immunodeficiency: Two Sides of the Same Coin”.
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Wu elected CARRA Committee Chair
Dr. Eve Wu was elected to a 3 year term as Chair for the Rare Diseases Research Committee for the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA). Dr. Wu previously served as Vice Chair for the committee from July 2020 – June 2022 and continues to serve as a Steering Committee Member and a Selected Steering Committee Representative in addition to her Chair duties.