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Foundation HISTORY
Foundation History
Learn about the history behind the Foundation and its many milestones since its founding in 1985.
The Foundation Voice
The 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
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
Announcing 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.
Announcing 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.
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.
Announcing 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 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.
Announcing 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.
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
Foundation Awards $1.65M to Research COVID- 19 Effects on Rheumatology Patients
Foundation issues update on the Notice of Special Interest
Foundation Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator For 12th Consecutive Year
Foundation earns Charity Navigator's highest honor
Announcing the New 2020 Award Recipients
View the 2020 Award Recipients Book
New Report Explores Rheumatology Funding Patterns Across Federal and Private Foundations
Foundation releases Analysis of Funding for Rheumatology Research and Training
UAB Division Director to Lead National Research Foundation
S. Louis Bridges Jr., MD, PhD sworn in as president of the Foundation
Foundation Earns GuideStar's Highest Seal of Transparency
Foundation earns 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency
Foundation Announces First Recipient of Gaylis Award
Dr. Sou-Pan Wu is studying the prevalence of Gout in the Hmong population
Mr. Andrejeski Honored by the Foundation
Mr. Andrejeski inducted to the Honorary Board of Advisors
Dr. Nelson Honored by the Foundation
Dr. Nelson inducted to the Honorary Board of Advisors