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Rheumatology
Innovative research conducted by our faculty and staff have paved the way for more effective methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
Research interests of our faculty represent a broad base of expertise in basic and clinical sciences in rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome, scleroderma, myositis, vascular disease, spondyloarthropathies, gout and autoimmune eye diseases.
T32 Training Program
Our T32 Scientist Training in Rheumatology Research Program is designed to provide trainees with the tools needed to become successful independent investigators focused on improving the understanding of, and care for, people living with rheumatic diseases.
Research Centers & Programs
Department News
Dr. Jacqueline Madison, a dual adult and pediatric rheumatologist, is a member of the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA), an organization that unites North American rheumatologists focused on pediatric rheumatology research. This year, Dr. Madison had the opportunity to organize and lead the APS Workgroup at CARRA’s Annual Scientific Meeting.
Health Lab
Ultrasound technology at University of Michigan Health is helping diagnose giant cell arteritis in patients to begin potentially moving away from using invasive surgical biopsy methods.
Health Lab
Photosensitivity is a common occurrence in patients with autoimmune disorders, especially lupus and dermatomyositis. The only treatment for this currently is diligent sunscreen use, but research is leading to new insights in how photosensitivity is created on a cellular level.
Health Lab
J. Michelle Kahlenberg, M.D., Ph.D., led a team of researchers looking at an alternative treatment for lupus rashes with a topical treatment called mupirocin.
Department News
Nine faculty members from the Department of Internal Medicine named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2024 List.
Department News
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate and officially mark the opening of the new Translational Immunology Research lab space at the North Campus Research Complex.
