One of the first efforts this coming year will be the development of the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR’s) 2013-2016 strategic plan
Foundation Research Explores Relationship Between RA and Cardiovascular Disease
A grant from the Rheumatology Research Foundation has set two physicians on a course to examine how high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is different in rheumatoid arthritis patients
The ACR Research and Education Foundation Strengthens Its Mission With New Name, Tagline
The American College of Rheumatology’s Research and Education Foundation (REF) has renamed itself “The Rheumatology Research Foundation: Advancing treatment, Finding cures,” as part of an overall branding strategy for the ever-growing fundraising branch of the ACR that better defines its mission and goals
ACR Increases Its Role in Educating Rheumatologists About Treating Geriatric Patients
Sessions on aging and rheumatic disease, arthritis and the older worker, and back pain in the elderly included at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and Association of Rheumatology Healthcare Professionals (ACR/ARHP)
American College of Rheumatology Award Provides Researchers Time for Career Development
The ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) initiated the ACR REF Rheumatology Investigator Award, which supports junior investigators as they are developing a project that will compete for NIH funding.
Partners in Advancing Rheumatology
The REF is making great strides in advancing treatment and finding cures for rheumatic disease.
Care of Rheumatologist Leads Patient to Give Back
After his rheumatologist helped him get back on his feet, Craig Plumhoff got involved with the ACR Research and Education Foundation to help others like him.
Pediatric Rheumatologists Increasing in Number but Still Rare
Initiatives are growing the ranks and helping to ensure access in remote areas.
ACR Research and Education Foundation Meets with NIAMS and AF to Discuss Funding
The ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) has been working with the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (NIAMS) to lead discussions about how to best develop the careers of physician-scientists involved in rheumatic disease research.
Award Targets Critical Shortage of Pediatric Rheumatologists
Deborah Rothman, MD, PhD, received two separate ACR REF/Amgen Pediatric Rheumatology Visiting Professorship Awards, which allowed her to visit programs that do not have either a pediatric rheumatologist or a pediatric rheumatology fellowship program.