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Thurston Researchers recently attended the ACR/RRF conference, where they shared important findings from a new study related to innovative use of sonography for patients with osteoarthritis (OA), and participated in a two-day Rheumatology Research Workshop designed to promote research collaborations and mentoring for early-career researchers in rheumatology.

Many people with osteoarthritis (OA) don't reach the recommended amount of physical activity that is so key to managing their condition. Research conducted by Dr. Abigail Gilbert with the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center helps shed new light on how and why restless sleep and lowered activity levels are intertwined...

It may sound surprising, but some people develop an allergy to meat named after being bitten by a tick. Dr. Scott Commins authored the seminal paper that first described "alpha-gal" allergy and is one of leading experts in the U.S. He treats patients with the condition and is one of...

Dr. Saira Sheikh, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director of Clinical Trials at the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center, and Director of the UNC Rheumatology Lupus Clinic; Dr. Leslie Parise, UNC Professor and Chair of Biochemistry and Biophysics; and EpiCypher, a biotechnology company located in Research Triangle Park, N.C., have received...

The AAP has selected an abstract submitted by Dr. Sood and invited her to present her clinical case at the Academy's annual conference in Orlando later this year. The AAP also chose Dr. Sood as one of its travel grant recipients. UNC Thurston Arthritis Center Allergy/Immunology Fellows as well as...

A 1981 graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Jordan received the prestigious award in recognition of her personal accomplishments and professional achievements as a clinician, researcher, mentor, and thought leader. Dr. Jordan’s recognition from Johns Hopkins cited many of her achievements, including her current role as the...

Congratulations to three of our physicians for being inducted into the UNC Academy of Educators, which focuses on promoting excellence in teaching and supports faculty development. Inductees are recognized not only for teaching but also for peer-to-peer leadership as they embrace the goals of the UNC School of Medicine's educational...

Meet Bernardine Donato, who throughout her career as a Navy nurse, and a US Air National Guard tactical flight nurse, has used strength training, skydiving and running to stay active and keep her body well conditioned. The days of serving in both Operation Desert Shield as well as Desert Story...

Dr. Lara Longobardi was the lead author on a scientific paper examining the association between a biomarker and osteoarthritis of the knee. The research she is conducting with physician-researchers Amanda Nelson, Joanne Jordan, and other colleagues was published in the journal, "Osteoarthritis and Cartilage." Dr. Brian Diekman also recently published...

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and an excellent time to learn more about the exciting and innovative work we're doing to help address a disease that now affects 1 in 4 Americans, and which continues to become more prevalent. Our scientists and physicians are also working hard to find new...