Rheumatology Research

Susan Murphy, Sc.D., OTR, FAOTA, a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation and internal medicine, and research professor in the Institute of Gerontology, has been appointed faculty chair-elect for women’s careers in the Medical School. The chair-elect is one of several Medical School roles that focus on the advancement — and overall thriving — of women pursuing careers in academic medicine and science at Michigan Medicine. Murphy will become chair-elect in January 2027, serve as faculty chair in 2028-29, and after her term is complete, she will serve in an advisory role as post-chair in 2030-31.

Research and clinical guidance from Ora Singer, MD, MS, is helping raise awareness of giant cell arteritis (GCA), a serious inflammatory disease that can lead to permanent vision loss if not diagnosed and treated quickly.

The University of Michigan was proudly represented at the 5th Annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition between the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota, held on May 13, 2026.

Comparing skin lesions in dermatomyositis and lupus using single-cell RNA sequencing gives rheumatology researchers at University of Michigan Health new insight into treatment targets for dermatomyositis patients.

Margie and Tillman Dozier are honoring their daughter, Daria, through their generous support of critical care nursing and the Department of Rheumatology at Michigan Medicine.

Antiphospholipid syndrome looks different in every patient. By using whole-blood RNA sequencing and machine learning, University of Michigan Health researchers reveal distinct immune patterns that may pave the way for personalized treatment.