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ACR Convergence

The 2023 ACR Awards of Distinction

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SAN DIEGO—During ACR Convergence 2023 on Nov. 11, the ACR honored a group of individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care by announcing the recipients of the ACR’s 2023 Awards of Distinction, as well as the 2023 ACR Masters who were recognized for their contributions to the field.

ACR Honors Distinguished Fellows

Patrice Fusillo  |  

SAN DIEGO—Each year, the ACR honors up to 10 clinical and research fellows who have performed meritoriously. Meet this year’s Distinguished Fellows who are bridging the gap between research and patient care and who were recognized at ACR Convergence 2023 in November.

ACR Masters Honored

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SAN DIEGO—Recognition as an ACR Master is one of the highest honors the College bestows. This year, the ACR conferred the honor on 25 distinguished rheumatologists.

How to Reduce Gout Flares

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SAN DIEGO—If patients with gout keep their serum urate (SU) levels very low with urate-lowering therapy (ULT), they have fewer flares, according to a research abstract presented at ACR Convergence 2023.

Welcome to ACR Convergence!

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SAN DIEGO—Award presentations & artificial intelligence topped the list in the ACR Convergence 2023 Opening Session & Keynote Lecture on Nov. 11.

Special Interests in Rheumatology: What are your peers saying about laboratory testing, practice & workforce issues at ACR Convergence 2023?

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ACR Convergence 2023 offers so much more than scientific sessions. If you have a special interest in a topic, this is the place to be. Consider these opportunities: Lab Tests Open Meeting Sunday, Nov. 12, 10–11 a.m. PST Location: Sapphire E Room, Hilton San Diego Bayfront Attendees interested in laboratory testing issues are invited to…

Expert to Weigh in on Top PsA Research

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Science involves reading and writing as much as conducting experiments, says David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD. No matter what discoveries are made in the lab, if they can’t be communicated well, how can they be used to advance the field and benefit patients? Dr. Pisetsky, the founding physician editor of The Rheumatologist, a professor of…

Getting Skin & Joint in the Game

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In this session at ACR Convergence 2023 (15W112), Ursula Fearon, PhD, Christopher Ritchlin, MD, MPH, and Jose Scher, MD, will highlight recent work that describes key processes in the pathophysiology of psoriatic arthritis, including perturbations in immune and stromal cells and the microbiome. Watch for our article for a snapshot of what these experts have…