Michigan Medicine’s division of Rheumatology active at ACR 2019

Author | Kylie Urban

Members of the Michigan Medicine Division of Rheumatology are showcasing new research at the American College of Rheumatology’s Annual Meeting.

The annual conference, taking place this year November 8-13 in Atlanta, Georgia, is an opportunity for rheumatologists to “connect with colleagues for an unmatched educational experience featuring exceptional sessions from leading rheumatology experts,” according to the ACR website.

Michigan Medicine experts will be presenting research on topics such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, fibromyalgia and pain management, among others. In addition, the Michigan Medicine Alumni Reception will take place on Monday, November 11 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at The Park Bar.

For a full list of Michigan Medicine presentations, please visit this website: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/intmed/divisions/rheumatology/research/presentations-posters

If you are a member of the media, contact Kylie Urban to get connected to Michigan Medicine experts for comment on research coming out of ACR 2019.

To join the conversation, follow #ACR19 on Twitter and look for daily updates by following @MHealthLab.
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