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Dr. Morika Williams & Colleagues Publish Study Comparing Outcomes Across Chemical and Surgical Models of Chronic Osteoarthritis

November 30, 2022
The pilot comparison, which evaluated an animal model, was recently published in PLOS ONE.

Support TARC on “Tar Heal Tuesday 2022” – November 29th!

November 28, 2022
Gifts to the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center support pilot research projects in areas of arthritis and autoimmune disease. Join us and support our mission today!

Machine Learning Review Article by CCCR Authors Nelson & Arbeeva is an “Editor’s Pick” by Journal of Rheumatology

November 18, 2022
The article was selected for its relevance and value to the practice of rheumatology.

TARC Experts To Attend & Present New Research Findings at “ACR Convergence 2022” Nov.10-14

November 9, 2022
More than 20 TARC researchers and clinicians will be presenting, and leading discussions at 22 scientific talks and poster sessions -- as well as 2 plenary sessions -- during the annual rheumatology conference.

Dr. Erin Steinbach Publishes Article on Intestinal Epithelial Cell Barrier Dysfunction in Peanut Allergy

November 9, 2022
The findings were identified in an orally susceptible murine model of peanut allergy and in pediatric patients with peanut allergy.

Dr. Mildred Kwan and Dr. Andrew Winslow Receive $100K Pfizer Grant to Address Health Disparities in Antimicrobial Stewardship

November 7, 2022
The 2-year grant will help build capacity to address health disparities through antimicrobial stewardship telehealth and telemonitoring.

The Phanstiel Lab Publishes a Study Describing the Role of Three-Dimensional Chromatin Structure in Macrophage Activation

November 3, 2022
The study provides new insights into how the shape of our DNA contributes to cellular responses to external stimuli and pathogens.

The UNC CCCR Phenotyping and Precision Medicine Resource Core, Led By Dr. Amanda Nelson, Publishes Three New Research Papers

November 2, 2022
The recently published papers focus on innovative new research approaches and related findings in the area of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Dr. Beth Jonas is Featured on CoreIM Podcast, Discussing Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Testing

October 21, 2022
The podcast addressed topics such as the limitations of the ANA test, and what exam findings raise suspicion of autoimmunity.

TARC Holds Fifth Annual “Research Day,” Presenting Latest Scientific Findings & Fostering Dialogue among Basic, Translational & Clinical Investigators

October 17, 2022
Approximately 100 leading researchers and clinicians, research staff and trainees gathered to discuss innovative ways to advance research in arthritis, allergy and autoimmune diseases.