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AIR Research Presented at National Meeting
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The AIR Division was well represented at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2024 conference held in Washington, DC November 14th to 18th with 14 posters and three oral presentations. This annual meeting highlights the most current research findings.
Jennifer Anolik, MD, PhD and Ken Yasaka with their poster, "Dichotomous Expression of CSCR3 and CCR9 and Relationship to Intestinal Permeability in B Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis"
Dr. Jennifer Anolik Delivers Keynote Address
Friday, October 4, 2024
Jennifer Anolik, MD, PhD delivered the keynote address at the new York State Rheumatology Society 2024 Fall Meeting in September. Her presentation, "The Promise of Precision Medicine in Rheumatoid Arthritis," explored how single-cell analysis of joint tissue is advancing our understanding of RA and guiding more personalized treatment approaches
Katherine Escalera-Rivera Receives Awards
Monday, August 5, 2024
Katherine Escalera-Rivera, a PhD candidate in the laboratory of Jennifer Anolik, MD, PhD, is studying the Inflammatory processes involved in the onset and development of osteoarthritis. She has been selected for several awards including, the Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program (Biotech), a travel scholarship for the 2024 National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference organized by SACNAS, and a 2024 ASBMR URM Mentorship Award.
Drs. Korman and Garcia-Henandez Receive University Research Award
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Benjiman Korman, MD and Maria De La Luz Garcia-Hernandez, PhD have been awarded funding for their research project “Development and Characterization of a Humanized Model of Systemic Sclerosis." Development and Characterization of a Humanized Model of Systemic Sclerosis." The principal aim of the University Research Award (URA) program is to provide seed money to enable the development of new, innovative research projects with a high probability of attracting external support in the short term.