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Dr. Matthew Fisher Receives $3.2 Million Grant from NIH/NIAMS for Research on ACL Function in the Growing Knee Joint

Dr. Matthew Fisher, Associate Professor in the Joint Dept. of Biomedical Engineering at NC State University and UNC Chapel Hill and TARC member, was recently awarded a 5-year, $3.2 million grant from NIH/NIAMS (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) for his project, Role of Hormones on Bundle-Specific...

Dr. Alfredo Rivadeneira Discusses Bringing Rheumatology Care to Rural Areas at the 2024 Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Summit

This past April, the Arthritis Foundation and the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City hosted the 2024 Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Summit. Among many important topics covered at the summit was the shortage of rheumatology care in rural areas.

2024 ACR/Rheumatology Research Foundation Investigators Meeting and Rheumatology Research Workshop: Highlights from TARC Attendees

The American College of Rheumatology and the Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF) hosted a combined meeting of funded investigators who have received RRF grants and rheumatology trainees participating in the Rheumatology Research Workshop in Denver, Colorado last week on May 16th and 17th.

Kraus Lab Research Reveals Biomarkers Capable of Predicting Knee OA

Dr. Virgina Kraus’s lab at Duke University recently published findings from their study showing the ability to detect osteoarthritis (OA) with a blood biomarker test up to eight years before spotting it by X-rays.

TARC Rheumatologists Attend ACR Advocacy Leadership Conference in D.C.

Last week, rheumatologists converged in D.C. for the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Advocacy and Leadership Conference to discuss ways to better serve their patients, colleagues, and trainees.

A Time of Transition in Johnston County

On May 2, 2024, the UNC Johnston County Health Study clinical site finished active enrollment, wrapping up more than 30 years of community-based research.

Drs. Leigh Callahan and Amanda Nelson Receive T32 Award for Training Program at UNC

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) recently awarded Drs. Leigh Callahan and Amanda Nelson funding for their T32 grant, “The Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease Epidemiology and Outcomes Training Program at the University of North Carolina.”

Dr. Brian Diekman Receives $205k NIH Grant to Investigate the Genetic Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis

Dr. Brian Diekman recently received a R21 grant funded through the National Institute of Health (NIH); National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 30 Year Anniversary Issue Highlights Publications from TARC Faculty and Staff

The 30-year anniversary issue of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage is out now (Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, Volume 32, Issue 4). This issue highlights several publications from TARC faculty and staff.

Dr. Amanda Nelson is Promoted to Professor of Medicine

Dr. Amanda Nelson’s appointment is in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology and she is a faculty member in the Thurston Arthritis Research Center.