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NPR Quotes Onyinye Iweala, MD, PhD, as a Topic Expert Regarding “Sesame” Food Allergy Prevalence

August 12, 2019
Dr. Iweala commented on data that has been recently published in JAMA regarding sesame allergies, which may factor into potential food labelling for this ingredient.

Drs. Saira Sheikh and Mildred Kwan Receive $70K Pfizer Grant to Improve Awareness of Pneumococcal Immunization Among Patients With Immunocompromising Conditions

July 30, 2019
Dr. Sheikh is Lead Principal Investigator (PI), and Dr. Kwan is Co-PI for immunization awareness project.

Dr. Beth Jonas Featured as a “Master Clinician” in Rheumatology Article Focused on Providing Exceptional Patient Care

July 29, 2019
Dr. Jonas addresses key methods for dealing with the uniquely challenging nature of diagnosing and treating rheumatologic diseases.

Dr. Amanda Nelson Interviewed by Rheumatology News Outlet Regarding The Latest Shifts in Uses of Imaging Technologies

July 19, 2019
The news article explores the pros, cons, opportunities and challenges presented by various modalities.

Welcome to our 2019 Rheumatology and Allergy/Immunology Fellows!

July 16, 2019
We extend a hearty welcome to our new Rheumatology Fellows: Amanda Lusa, MD; and Enid Sun, MD, MPH; as well as our Allergy/Immunology Fellows; Olivia Francis, MD; and Stephen Schworer, MD, PhD. 

Dr. Scott Commins Appointed to National Tick-Borne Disease Working Group

July 11, 2019
Scott Commins, MD, PhD, continues to research “alpha-gal” meat allergy and create awareness for the tick-borne illness as a new CDC research study begins.

Brian Diekman, PhD, and Lauren Schnabel, DVM, PhD, Receive NC TraCS Award to Research Use of Senolytic Therapy to Induce Apoptosis of Senescent Cells for Treatment of Osteoarthritis

June 11, 2019
Early stage research is investigating whether clearing senescent cells from injured joints may serve as a novel therapeutic approach to osteoarthritis.

Thurston Investigators Publish First Paper Showing Association Between Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Specific Classes of Lupus Nephritis (LN)

June 5, 2019
Patients with Class III or III/V LN were independently associated with CAD.

NPR’s People’s Pharmacy Features Dr. Scott Commins as Guest Expert to Discuss Alpha-Gal Meat Allergy

June 3, 2019
Leading alpha-gal expert Scott Commins, MD, PhD, provides an update on the latest medical perspectives regarding this often misunderstood allergy.

Johnston County Health Study Launches Website

May 29, 2019
The website provides information on a long-term research study based in Johnston County, NC, which is designed to measure the frequency and impact of osteoarthritis on individuals and the surrounding community.