The Committee on Research shall concern itself with research, research training in rheumatology, and the research needs of the interprofessional team, including the development and dissemination of products and services; shall encourage basic, clinical and health services research on topics that affect patients with rheumatic diseases; shall appoint a liaison to the Committee on Government Affairs and work with that committee on advocacy; shall appoint a liaison to the Annual Meeting Planning Committee to develop and promote research content therein; shall collaborate with other committees as relevant; shall work to coordinate the research efforts of the ACR and the Rheumatology Research Foundation; and shall organize and establish subcommittees and task forces as the Committee deems necessary or appropriate to carry out its objectives, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee and Executive Vice President.
Committee Member Time Commitments
- 2 meetings per volunteer year (generally in-person in conjunction with ACR Convergence and the Rheumatology Research Workshop)
- Approximately 2–3 virtual calls, approximately 2-3 hours in duration per volunteer year
- 2–10 hours spent on outside work prior to each meeting, depending on committee assignments
Subcommittee
- Early Career Investigator Subcommittee
ARP Research Subcommittee
The ARP Research Subcommittee members are recognized for their research presentations and publications. They work with the ACR Committee on Research to promote the research efforts of rheumatology health professionals. They present research education and mentoring programs during ACR Convergence.
Committee Member Time Commitments
- 2 meetings per volunteer year (generally in December/January and in conjunction with ACR Convergence; meetings are typically on Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays)
- 2–3 conference calls per volunteer year
Committee Roster
Chair: Kristi Kuhn, MD, PhD, Aurora, CO (2023)
Iannis Adamopoulos, PhD, Holliston, MA (2023)
Caoilfhionn M. Marie Connolly, MD, MSc, Baltimore, MD (2023)
Tejpal Gill, PhD, Portland, OR (2025)
Linda Hiraki, MD, ScD, Toronto, Ontario (2024)
Hanna Kim, MD, MS, Bethesda, MD (2025)
Kaleb Michaud, PhD, Omaha, NE (2023)
Susan Murphy, OT, ScD, Grosse Ile, MI (2023)
Peter A. Nigrovic, MD, Brookline, MA (2023)
Christine Pellegrini, PhD, Columbia, SC (2024)
Namrata Singh, MD, MSc, Bellevue, WA (2024)
Kai Sun, MD, MS, Durham, NC (2025)
Marie Westby, PhD, PT, Vancouver, British Columbia (2024)
Jeffrey Rice, PhD, Rockville, MD (Invited Guest)
Su Yau-Mao, Bethesda, MD (Invited Guest)
Maura Daly Iversen, DPT, MPH, PT, ScD, Fairfield, MA (ACR Board Liaison)
Staff Contact: Lisa Fatheree