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\"LeighThe American College of Rheumatology\u2019s Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) will recognize Leigh F. Callahan, PhD<\/strong><\/a>, Mary Link Briggs Distinguished Professor of Medicine in UNC\u2019s Div. of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Associate Director of the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, and Director of the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, with a Master Award at this year\u2019s ACR Convergence meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The ARP Master Award is one of the highest honors the College bestows. This award is presented to ARP members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology through service to the ACR\/ARP and advancements in research, practice, education, and\/or advocacy.<\/p>\n

For more than 40 years, Dr. Callahan has been at the forefront of ARP\u2019s growth, contributing to over 25 committees and task forces. She is recognized worldwide as a leader in the field of arthritis research, with an unwavering commitment to advancing rheumatology. Dr. Callahan will receive her Master Award during the opening session of the ACR\u2019s annual meeting, taking place on Saturday, October 25th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the 2025 ACR awards, visit the American College of Rheumatology’s awards website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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