Autoimmune Diseases - SLE/lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma/systemic sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis

Basic and Applied Research  

Keith Elkon studies how dead and dying cells are processed in the body in lupus. In addition, he is investigating how cells grow and cause inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma.   

J. Lee Nelson studies how tissue antigens such as HLA influence susceptibility to autoimmune diseases. In addition, she is investigating how transfer of cells between mothers and the fetus influence susceptibility to scleroderma and other diseases.

Clinical Research

Carin Dugowson investigations focus on the epidemiology of musculoskeletal diseases. She also participates in clinical trials of biologics for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.  

Andrew Luk research is concerned with the application of biologic agents to treat ankylosing spondylitis and other spondyloarthropathies.

Mark Wener studies antibodies that contribute to kidney disease in lupus and is involved in diagnostic testing for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders.

 

Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis  and other Rheumatic Diseases

Basic and Applied Research

Peter Simkin studies the structure and the mechanics of bone in health and disease.

Clinical Research 

Gregory Gardner  research interests include MRI evaluation of RA patients under treatment with biologic agents and teaching rheumatology to medical residents.

 

Clinical Trials

If you are interested in hearing more about our currently ongoing clinical trials in the Division of Rheumatology, please contact our Research Coordinator, Jenni Ross at 206-221-5196.

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