Research Opportunities


Each trainee is expected to select a research project in the first year. Residents may undertake a research elective. Typically the results of the project will be presented at one of the specialty’s national or international meetings.

Dr. Lillian Barra is our research coordinator and supervises research activities.

Specific staff research:

Dr. Pope: Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus and Scleroderma

Dr. Barra: Vasculitis and rheumatoid arthritis

Dr. Appleton: Osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis

Dr. Basharat: Myositis

Dr. Boyd: Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy, Psoriatic Arthritis

Dr. Sherry Rohekar: Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy, Psoriatic Arthritis