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.
The presentations at ACR/RRF included:
Amanda Nelson, MD, MSCR, RhMSUS
“Sonography of OA by Rheumatologists (SOAR): The Johnston County OA Project”
A presentation on the first year of progress of SOAR, which is a new study being conducted by the Johnston County Project, and which is funded by the RRF Innovative Research Award.
Portia Flowers, PhD
“Cross Sectional Analysis of Foot Osteoarthritis Frequency and Associated Factors: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project.”
A presentation as part of the Rheumatology Research Workshop on the common occurrence of osteoarthritis and pain of the foot in the Johnston County Project, and the key factors related to foot osteoarthritis.
Yvonne Golightly, PT, PhD
“Do’s and “Don’ts for Successful Menteeship”
A summary presented in the Rheumatology Research Workshop as part of the “early investigators track” (fellows, residents, medical school/graduate students).
Portia Flowers, PhD