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Author Archives: Bradd Pavur

Dr. Richard Loeser Co-Authors Comprehensive JAMA Review Article, Providing Key Insights Into the Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

February 10, 2021
The article provides a review of previous, current and evolving views regarding the disease, including treatments ranging from behavior modification, to advanced new therapies.

UNC’s New Immuno-Oncology Prospective Database and Registry is Now Open for Patient Enrollment

February 8, 2021
Dr. Rumey Ishizawar founded the multi-disciplinary UNC Immuno-Oncology Group (IOG) in 2017 to optimize clinical management of cancer patients who develop immune related adverse events (irAEs).

The TARC Core Center for Clinical Research (CCCR) Announces RFA for Pilot & Feasibility Studies

February 4, 2021
The objective of the pilot and feasibility program is to provide seed money of up to $25K for 1 year to initiate new and innovative projects in the areas of phenotyping and precision medicine that will enhance work being done in the CCCR.

In Podcast Interview, Dr. Leigh Callahan Explains How Healthcare Disparities Affect Osteoarthritis Outcomes in Different Patient Popluations

January 29, 2021
Dr. Callahan provides important insights into causes, consequences, and ways that specific programs that can help reduce disparities in outcomes for patients.

Dr. Saira Sheikh is Lead Author & Global PI on the Largest Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial in SLE To Date

December 16, 2020
The "BASE" study, now published in The Lancet Rheumatology, found mortality & AESIs among SLE patients taking Benlysta similar to placebo.

Dr. Edwin Kim Addresses Questions from ABC-11 TV Regarding New COVID-19 Vaccine from Pfizer

December 14, 2020
In both his on-air interview segment, as well as a more extensive Zoom interview available online, Dr. Kim stressed that allergic reactions to the new vaccine are likely to be rare, with the risks extremely low compared to the benefits of getting the vaccine.

Show Your Support for TARC on #TarHealTuesday, December 1st!

November 23, 2020
As the season of giving approaches, we hope you will join us on Tuesday, December 1 for a day that will give us all the chance to come together to do a little good for others.

Drs. Sheikh, Kwan, and Team Partner with AAAAI, and Have Launched New CME: “Pneumococcal Vaccination in Patients with Immunocompromising Conditions.”

November 17, 2020
The course is available for free on the AAAAI website.

Approximately 20 Experts from UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center Shared Research Findings, and Lead Discussions During the 2020 American College of Rheumatology’s “Convergence” Meeting. 

October 28, 2020
ACR hosted the meeting remotely from November 5-9.

Dr. Joanne Jordan Receives Prestigious “Distinguished Clinical Investigator Award” from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

October 16, 2020
The award is presented to one clinical scientist yearly, for making outstanding contributions to the field of Rheumatology.