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TARC Hosts Sixth Annual “Research Day,” Enabling Researchers to Share and Discuss the Latest Scientific Insights

October 16, 2023
The event featured presentations, abstracts and discussion for over 90 Basic, Translational & Clinical Investigators and Trainees.

Dr. Doug Phanstiel is Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

October 4, 2023
Dr. Phanstiel's appointment is in the Department of Cell Biology & Physiology, and he is a faculty member in the Thurston Arthritis Research Center.

Dr. Brian Diekman Receives a $3.1 Million NIH Grant to Investigate the Role of DNA Damage & Cellular Senescence in Osteoarthritis Pathophysiology

September 21, 2023
The 5-year grant is funded through the National Institute of Health's (NIH); National Institute on Aging (NIA).

Drs. Rivadeneira & Ishizawar are Interviewed by Arthritis Foundation for a Story Highlighting Telemedicine Program for Rural Arthritis Patients

July 25, 2023
The program involves telemedicine consults that include the patient, their local provider, and one or more UNC rheumatologists.

Dr. Abigail Gilbert Speaks to Healio Rheumatology About Exercise and “Hurt vs. Harm” Misconceptions for Osteoarthritis (OA) Patients

June 30, 2023
In the article, Dr. Gilbert discusses the need to clearly communicate the benefits of exercise for osteoarthritis patients, as well as knowing when to push through pain or scale back.

Dr. Lara Longobardi Publishes Research on Chemokine Receptor-2 Role within Osteoblasts, in the Context of Osteoarthritis

June 8, 2023
The paper was recently published in Biomolecules Journal.

Dr. Richard Loeser, Along with co-PI Dr. Ken Pearce, Receives Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF) Innovative Research Award to Explore Small Molecule Discovery for Disease Modification in Osteoarthritis (OA)

June 6, 2023
The RRF's "Innovative Research Award" is a 2-year grant of $400,000.

Dr. Katie Yates is Inducted into the UNC Academy of Educators

June 6, 2023
Dr. Yates is a rheumatology fellow in the UNC Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology.

Dr. Abigail Gilbert is Interviewed by Healio Rheumatology; “Pain is Normal. The Frustrating Present/Possible Future of Osteoarthritis (OA) Treatment.”

May 31, 2023
Dr. Gilbert emphasized that physical activity and weight loss are key for patients with OA, and we need more ways to support their success with this challenging aspect of disease management.

Drs. Jonas, Kwan, Orzechowski, Iweala, and Commins Receive 2023 “Carolina Care Excellence” Award

April 28, 2023
Recipients are selected yearly, based on patient satisfaction feedback survey forms.