C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Rheumatology: Research
Our faculty members are trained in both clinical and basic science research and we participate in national collaborative studies on children with rheumatic diseases. In a number of local studies, we have collaborated with Adult Rheumatology, sharing resources and results on adult and pediatric rheumatic diseases.
We are focusing on the following research projects. Please contact us if you would like more information.
- “Mycophenolate mofetil versus placebo in patients with mild-moderately active systemic lupus erythematosus: a randomized controlled trial”
Primary Investigator: W. Joseph McCune, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology,
Co-investigator and main contact: Mona Riskalla, MD (mrisk@med.umich.edu)
- “Frequency of sleep disorders and degree of pain in children with growing pains vs. those with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis”
Primary Investigator and main contact: Mona Riskalla, MD (mrisk@umich.edu)
Co-investigators: Barbara, Adams, MD and Hilary Haftel, MD
- "The Role of DEK in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis"
Primary Investigator: David M. Markovitz, MD, Professor of Internal
Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
Co-investigator: Barbara S. Adams, MD
This is a basic science research project investigating the causes of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. We are not studying patients at this time.
