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Dr. Mildred Kwan’s and Dr. Renae Boerneke’s Proposal to Address Inaccurate Penicillin Allergy Labeling is Accepted by UNC IHQI Scholar’s Program

March 26, 2020
The goal of the physicians' project is to reduce broad spectrum antibiotics through the use of outpatient penicillin allergy assessments.

Just Launched: COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Registry is Now Available

March 24, 2020
The new COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Registry is now available for physicians to access online.

Dr. Saira Sheikh Addresses Media Questions Regarding Shortages of Lupus Medications That May Hold Future Use for COVID-19: “There is No Evidence Yet…”

March 23, 2020
In an interview with the UK-based outlet "The Independent," Dr. Sheikh provides clarity regarding chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.

Dr. Onyinye Iweala Interviewed For Podcast That Explores Food Allergies, Including Alpha-gal Meat Allergy

March 9, 2020
The "Finding Genius" health & medicine podcast provides fascinating insights into what scientists are now learning about a number of food allergies, as well as what aspects of the condition continue to remain a mystery.

UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center Hosts the 2020 “Carolinas Fellows Collaborative” Winter Symposium

March 3, 2020
Approximately 30 rheumatology fellows from UNC, Duke, Wake Forest, the Medical University of South Carolina, and Massachusetts General Hospital participated in the 3-day meeting. 

NIH Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Grant Awarded to EpiCypher®, and Drs. Saira Sheikh & Nigel Key to Develop Novel Biomarkers of Autoimmune Diseases

March 3, 2020
Saira Sheikh of the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center and Dr. Nigel Key of the UNC Blood Research Center partnered with local biotech company EpiCypher® for the successful Grant, funded by NIAID.

Dr. Abigail Gilbert’s Research on “Gait Speed Differences” & Osteoarthritis (OA) is Featured in Rheumatology News Outlet

February 12, 2020
Dr. Gilbert's paper is the first to examine important differences in gait speed among adults with knee OA, to help interpret if change in gait speed in adults is significant.

Thurston Funds Two $25,000 Pilot & Feasibility Grants To Study Biomarkers and Genetic Variations Related to Osteoarthritis

February 7, 2020
The grants were submitted in response to an RFP for projects being developed for a future NIAMS Center of Research Translation (CORT).

Research Led By Dr. Amanda Nelson Provides New Insight Into Impact of Comorbid Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease on Hip Osteoarthritis

January 31, 2020
Combinations of these common comorbid conditions increases chances of OA persistence/worsening.

Dr. Onyinye Iweala Receives $240K AAAAI Award, Funding Innovative Alpha-gal Research

January 24, 2020
Dr. Iweala, an allergist and alpha-gal researcher, was granted the 3-year "Faculty Development Award" by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).