The funding is being granted by the NIH National Institute on Minority and Health Disparities (NIMHD).
The study, which was published in ACR Open Rheumatology, utilized data from the Johnston County OA Project.
The $500,000 grant will fund an innovative, multidisciplinary, two-year research project.
A leading, internationally recognized rheumatologist, scientist, and thought leader, Dr. Loeser is Director of the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center.
Her research will explore the role of glycolipids and unconventional T cells, with the goal of broadening our understanding of their roles in hypersensitivity disorders.
The study showed that more than 3 million people could benefit from exercise, and provides particularly useful insights when the data are broken down to a state level.
Dr. Callahan is looking forward to working collaboratively with USBJI members to improve the prevention of bone and joint disorders, and improve the quality of life for those who are affected.
Brian Diekman, PhD, at the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center and Kayla Darris, a 2019 UNC Medical Students in Aging Research (MSTAR) student from the University of Arizona received American Geriatrics Society’s (AGS) 2020 Best Abstract Award.
In this speaker series webinar, Dr. Leeman discusses speeding the translation of effective interventions to wide-scale practice.
To learn more, tune in to this informative webinar in which leading experts discuss key issues and trends related to the field of rheumatology.