"Molecular targets for post-traumatic osteoarthritis: from joint and muscle degeneration to pain perception." Dr. Lara Longobardi Assistant Professor of Medicine UNC To Join Via Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArce2hqzoqGdAIbVVSVOuk7T_X3MxzomHi
"Synovial Inflammation Heterogeneity in OA" Brief Description: This talk will discuss potential inflammatory phenotypes in knee OA, based on recent multi-parameter analysis of OA synovial tissue. It will also discuss potential genetic markers of OA IL-6 responses. Dr. Erika Noss Assistant Professor University of Washington Zoom- registration required. URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUldeCqqjgjHN1bG07wQq_hnzJLLMHfVtLQ
Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue: A Friend or a Foe in Exercise-induced Anabolism? Improved understanding of exercise- induced bone formation has the potential to supply novel therapeutic targets for osteoporosis and other states of bone fragility. We will delve into the response of marrow adipocytes and bone to a variety of interventions, with an emphasis on … Read more
"Innate Immunity Receptors: Crosstalk with Adaptive Immunity, Cancer, and Microbiota" Dr. Jenny Ting William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor, Department of Genetics Co-director, Inflammatory Diseases Institute Director, Center for Translational Immunology University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Zoom Registration Required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAldeiprjsoH9CoeMXtCbO-6L1rwIb1AZar
"A Mechanism-Based Approach to Diagnostics and Rehabilitation to Preserve Healthy and Independent Mobility in Older Adults" Jason R. Franz, PhD Associate Professor Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & North Carolina State University Brief Description: I will use this talk to introduce a relatively new line of research in … Read more
Is there a role for the gut microbiome in osteoarthritis? Description: In this seminar the role of the microbiome in rheumatic diseases will be discussed with a particular focus on recent research in OA. Richard Loeser, MD Director, UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center Joseph P. Archie, Jr. Eminent Professor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology, Allergy … Read more
"T-cell functions in spontaneous and iatrogenic autoimmune arthritis" High-dimensional analyses of synovial samples from patients are helping to define the T cell populations that characterize different inflammatory arthritides. We will discuss the features and functions of T cell populations that accumulate in the joints in rheumatoid arthritis, and we will compare and contrast this to … Read more
"Sex differences in systemic bone loss after fracture, and the effect of estrogen" Dr. Benjamin Osipov Post Doctoral Scholar University of California, Davis Join Zoom Meeting URL https://zoom.us/j/91599278996?pwd=NW1KbXBoUElxOXB2QW5scEYvTUczdz09 Meeting ID 915 9927 8996 Passcode 143477 One Tap Mobile (New York) +16465588656,,91599278996#,,,,*143477# US One Tap Mobile (Chicago) +13126266799,,91599278996#,,,,*143477# US Phone (New York) 646-558-8656 Phone (Toll-free) … Read more
"Wandering in the sciences; from nanotechnology, to sustainable oceans, to a new cancer immunotherapy" Chris Kepley, PhD Associate Professor, Nanoscience University of NC, Greensboro Virtual (Zoom) URL: https://zoom.us/j/92101985767?pwd=d3hHbWhHMFlQSm05RmdCVVVmMkVIUT09 Meeting ID: 921 0198 5767 Passcode: 005755 Phone (New York): 929-205-6099 Phone (Toll-free): 888-475-4499
"A new approach to infectious arthritis: understanding bacterial behavior in synovial fluid and developing a novel therapeutic" Brief Description: This seminar will highlight our group's work on how and why bacteria form free-floating biofilms in synovial fluid including our ex-vivo model system. The seminar will then focus on our development of a novel therapeutic, BIO-PLY, … Read more