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Dr. Sofija Volertas Presents TEDx Talk: “Telemedicine is the Modern Doctor’s House Call”

December 1, 2021
In her presentation, Dr. Volertas sheds new light on the unique, exciting, and often surprising ways that telemedicine can enhance patient care.

Today’s the Day – 11/30: Support TARC on “Tar Heal Tuesday!” This is Your Chance to Go “All In” for a Healthier N.C.

November 18, 2021
Please join UNC Health and TARC in celebrating and supporting Tar Heal Tuesday. This is an opportunity to play a role in creating a healthier future for people in N.C. and beyond!

Dr. Lara Longobardi Receives $378K NIAMS Grant to Study Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis (PTOA) & Therapeutic Potential of Fetuin-A

November 16, 2021
The research will provide critical new insights into the 'cross-talk' between cartilage and muscle during PTOA.

Thurston Arthritis Research Center Experts Present at 2021 ACR Convergence Conference

November 7, 2021
Again, this year, TARC researchers and scientists are presenting their latest findings. We invite you to tune in to the conference to learn more.

Read Our Newsletter & Get the Latest Information on the Johnston County Health Study!

November 2, 2021
The inaugural issue of our newsletter provides information regarding the study, an update on enrollment numbers, and a warm welcome to our newest staff member.

Dr. Becki Cleveland Receives “President’s Award” from Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP)

October 29, 2021
The award is presented to a member who has performed outstanding service in advancing the goals, ideals and standards of the ARP.

Dr. Amanda Nelson Receives ‘Henry Kunkel Early Career Investigator Award’ From American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

October 18, 2021
The award is presented to a physician scientist who has made outstanding and promising independent contributions to basic, translational or clinical research in the field of rheumatology.

TARC Establishes the “John B. Winfield, MD Visiting Scholar Award”

October 15, 2021
Dr. John B. Winfield was a nationally recognized, leading rheumatology clinician, researcher and thought leader, and the founding director of the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center (TARC).

Dr. Joanne Jordan is Named “Master of the American College of Rheumatology,” — One of the ACR’s Highest Honors

October 13, 2021
Dr. Jordan, the Joseph P. Archie, Jr Eminent Professor of Medicine Emeritus, received the award for outstanding contributions to ACR and the field of Rheumatology.

Penicillin Allergy Assessments Expand to UNCMC Inpatient Areas

October 12, 2021
The program being led by Dr. Millie Kwan and Dr. Renae Boerneke is helping to remove "penicillin allergy" labels in medical charts for patients who are not truly allergic.