Meet the Researchers

Researchers funded by the Rheumatology Research Foundation are dedicated to finding answers that will lead to better care for people with rheumatic diseases. Hear what drives them to study these painful and debilitating diseases.

Jonathan Graf, MD
University of California, San Francisco
Treating people with rheumatic diseases influenced the questions Dr. Graf is trying to answer through research.

Teresa K. Tarrant, MD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
One diagnosis inspired Dr. Tarrant to find better treatments for people with rheumatic diseases through her research.

V. Michael Holers, MD
University of Colorado School of Medicine
As part of a family affected by autoimmune diseases, Dr. Holers is working to better understand rheumatic diseases and family connections.