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Foundation HISTORY

A rheumatoid arthritis patient is examined by a Rheumatologist.Foundation History
Learn about the history behind the Foundation and its many milestones since its founding in 1985.

 


The Foundation Voice

The Foundation VoiceThe Foundation Voice
The Foundation Voice gives readers inside access to the latest news from the Rheumatology Research Foundation. This new publication offers a user-friendly way to connect more personally with inspiring stories from people impacted by rheumatic disease, donors, Foundation-funded investigators and more.  Read the latest edition here.

 


Press Releases

Liana Fraenkel, MD, MPH Becomes President of the FoundationLiana Fraenkel, MD, MPH Steps Up to Become President of the ACR's Rheumatology Research Foundation

 The Rheumatology Research Foundation (Foundation) announced Liana Fraenkel, MD, MPH as the Foundation’s newly appointed president during ACR Convergence 2023, the ACR’s annual meeting.




14th Consecutive Four-Star RatingRheumatology Research Foundation Earns 15th Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned its fiifteenth consecutive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator



The Rheumatology Research Foundation is awarding more than 120 grants to a wide range of medical professionals across the country in the field of rheumatologyThe Rheumatology Research Foundation Introduces “The Rheumatology Lab”

The Rheumatology Research Foundation launched a comprehensive online resource that spotlights the advancements made through Foundation-funded rheumatology research


The Rheumatology Research Foundation is awarding more than 120 grants to a wide range of medical professionals across the country in the field of rheumatologyRheumatology Research Foundation Awards more than 135 Grants for Education, Training, Career Development and Research

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is awarding more than 135 grants to a wide range of medical professionals across the country in the field of rheumatology. The grants fund essential education, training, career development and research in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.  


 

New Endowment Addresses Rheumatology Workforce Shortage in Texas New Endowment Addresses Rheumatology Workforce Shortage in Texas

State of Texas Association of Rheumatologists establishes a $1 million fellowship training awards endowment fund for the five adult programs in Texas   

 

Community Practice Innovation AwardAnnouncing New Rheumatology Research Foundation Award Focuses on Research Conducted in the Clinical Practice Setting

The Rheumatology Research Foundation launched the Community Practice Innovation Award to empower rheumatology practitioners to generate new research that advances patient care and improves the health of those living with rheumatic diseases. 



Award RecipientsAnnouncing more than 120 Awards for Education, Training, Career Development and Research 

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is awarding more than 120 grants to a wide range of medical professionals across the country in the field of rheumatology. 

 

Daniel Wallace

 

Announcing Rachel Myslinski as New Executive Director

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is pleased to announce Rachel Myslinski, MBA will be joining the organization as Executive Director beginning November 15, 2021.

 

 

Daniel WallaceAnnouncing the Daniel J. Wallace, MD Graduate Student Preceptorship Endowment

The Daniel J. Wallace, MD Graduate Student Preceptorship Endowment addresses the growing demand for rheumatology health professionals by providing robust education and training opportunities.

 

 

 

Eryn MarchioloEryn Marchiolo, MPH to Serve as Interim Executive Director

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is pleased to announce that Eryn Marchiolo, MPH will serve as Interim Executive Director.

 

 

 

 

NOSIAnnouncing the Marc R. Chevrier, MD, PhD, FACR, Lupus Research Memorial Fund

Foundation announces new award that will support research in lupus funded within the Foundation's preceptorships program.

 

 

 

 

NOSI

Notice of Special Interest Highlights Availability of Funds for Projects Exploring Telehealth

Foundation issues new NOSI addressing the urgent need for research demonstrating improved outcomes in telehealth

 

 

 

NOSI

Foundation Awards $1.65M to Research COVID- 19 Effects on Rheumatology Patients

Foundation issues update on the Notice of Special Interest

 

 

 

Rheumatology Research Foundation Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator For 12th Consecutive YearFoundation Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator For 12th Consecutive Year

Foundation earns Charity Navigator's highest honor

 

 

 

Analysis of Funding for Rheumatology Research and Training

Announcing the New 2020 Award Recipients
View the 2020 Award Recipients Book 

 

 

 

Analysis of Funding for Rheumatology Research and TrainingNew Report Explores Rheumatology Funding Patterns Across Federal and Private Foundations
Foundation releases Analysis of Funding for Rheumatology Research and Training

 

 

S. Louis Bridges Jr., MD, PhD UAB Division Director to Lead National Research Foundation
S. Louis Bridges Jr., MD, PhD sworn in as president of the Foundation

 

 

GuideStar’s Platinum Seal

   Foundation Earns GuideStar's Highest Seal of Transparency
   Foundation earns 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency

 

 

 

Drs. Gaylis and Wu

Foundation Announces First Recipient of Gaylis Award
Dr. Sou-Pan Wu is studying the prevalence of Gout in the Hmong population

 

 

Mark Andrejeski

Mr. Andrejeski Honored by the Foundation
Mr. Andrejeski inducted to the Honorary Board of Advisors

 

 

Audrey M. Nelson, MD

Dr. Nelson Honored by the Foundation
Dr. Nelson inducted to the Honorary Board of Advisors

 

 

 

 

 

 

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