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\n\"Leading<\/a><\/p>\n

Leading The Way In “Alpha-gal” Meat Allergy Research<\/a><\/h3>\n

Read the full story ><\/a><\/p>\n

Letter From the Director<\/h2>\n

\"\"Joanne M. Jordan, MD, MPH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn how Thurston scientists are helping the medical community better understand diseases such as meat allergy, lupus, and osteoarthritis in new ways, thanks to cutting edge research and important new insights.<\/p>\n

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Research News<\/h2>\n

\"\"Thurston Arthritis Research Center scientists shed new light on a specific mechanism involved with lupus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This research is the first to clearly identify and illuminate a specific mechanism of action involved in lupus. Funding from the Lupus Research Institute is helping pave the way for additional research, and TARC has begun enrolling patients for a clinical trial designed provide additional insights into this disease.<\/p>\n

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TARC Gains Additional International Prestige at European Health Symposium\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Leading researcher provides valuable insights into causes and impact of physical inactivity.<\/p>\n

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Also in this Issue<\/h1>\n

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Osteoarthritis Action Alliance: Raising Osteoarthritis as a National Health Priority, and Providing Resources for Patients<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Under TARC\u2019s leadership, the Alliance has doubled its membership and initiated a number of innovative programs and resources for patients and clinicians.<\/p>\n

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Thurston in the News<\/h1>\n

The People\u2019s Pharmacy (NPR): \u201cCould a tick bite make you allergic to burgers?\u201d April 9, 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Maya Jerath was interviewed for the nationally syndicated radio program, \u201cThe People\u2019s Pharmacy,\u201d in which she explained that work with alpha-gal meat allergy might provide valuable insights into other food allergies.<\/p>\n

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The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC): “Tick bite leads to red-meat allergy in Chatham” March 28, 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The News & Observer ran a story on page one, which focused on alpha-gal and highlighted the important work being performed by UNC\u2019s Thurston Arthritis Research Center and the UNC Allergy and Immunology Clinic. In the article, Drs. Jerath and Commins are quoted regarding the unique characteristics of the allergy.<\/p>\n

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WRAL-TV NBC (Raleigh, NC): “UNC researcher responsible for discovering allergy linked to tick bites” April 7, 2016<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

WRAL TV ran a segment on alpha-gal, in which it prominently featured an interview with Dr. Commins who explained the allergy and how it originates. The piece referenced both UNC and the Thurston Arthritis Research Center. Note: Dr. Maya Jerath was filmed for a similar story, which ran on WNCN TV (CBS).<\/p>\n

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Thurston Today<\/em><\/h3>\n

Editor: Bradd M. Pavur, APR,\u00a0bradd_pavur@med.unc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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