Austin O’Toole is committed to making a difference. Whether it be in his hometown of Chicago, in a classroom, or working for a bigger cause, Austin has his hands full with an impressive lineup of work. Austin, only 18, is an active member of his...
Finding new osteoarthritis drug targets is the focus of many researchers including the recently funded Dr. Jenna Galloway. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that gradually destroys cartilage and bone. Normally, cartilage cushions the ends of bones and provides a smooth gliding surface for joint movement....
LONG BEACH, CA – Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF), a nonprofit dedicated solely to arthritis research, today announced new members to its world-renowned Scientific Advisory Board. Betty Diamond, M.D. and Paul J. Utz, M.D., Ph.D. will bring their expertise and experience to help fund research...
In this episode of Arthritis Now, we talk with 2015 ANRF grant recipient, Michelle Kahlenberg, MD, PhD, who is a rheumatologist, researcher, and assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan. We ask her about her research into the correlation of skin and...
Nearly 27 million Americans suffer the joint-damaging ravages of osteoarthritis (OA), the most common type of degenerative joint disease. Patients with OA experience a gradual destruction to the layer of bone-cushioning cartilage that provides a smooth gliding surface for the joints. As the disease progresses, fluid...
New autoimmune treatments for scleroderma, particularly pediatric scleroderma is a passion for Dr. Stevens. Anne Stevens, MD, PhD is a pediatric rheumatologist at Seattle Children's Hospital and one of the country's leading researchers in scleroderma and lupus research. She is working on new autoimmune treatments...
Anne Stevens, MD, PhD is a leading researcher in scleroderma and lupus research. Her autoimmune research is paving the way for new treatments for patients with scleroderma, lupus and related autoimmune diseases. She is a pediatric rheumatologist at Seattle Children's Hospital and a professor at...