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Academic Rheumatology
   
   
  

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Our research interests lie in epidemiological and genetic aspects of osteoarthritis and crystal deposition, community-based clinical trials, evidence-based medicine and laboratory research examining the role of angiogenesis and synovitis in OA. We work closely with researchers across the University of Nottingham through the Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre. We are also actively involved in undergraduate medical education.

--Michael Doherty, Head of Division

Research  

Our Research

 

Find out more about our research.

Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre  

ARUK Pain Centre

 

The Arthritis Research UK (ARUK)Pain Centre is pursuing a programme of research to better understand the mechanisms of pain in arthritis in order to develop improved treatment. 

Postgraduate Research 

Postgraduate Research

 

Find out more about our postgraduate students. See also: 

 

News

People with knee injury four times more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis

Description
People with knee injury are four times more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis (OA) than those without knee injury, according to a study led by Dr Weiya Zhang, Associate Professor and Reader at the Division of Academic Rheumatology, published in the leading specialist journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.
Date:
03/07/2012

Study into safety of common over-the-counter drugs reaches milestone

Description
An international study into the safety of some of the most widely used medicines has reached a significant milestone by recruiting its 6,000th patient. It is hoped the findings of the study could benefit millions of arthritis sufferers around the world.
Date:
21/03/2012

OARSI award

Description
Professor Michael Doherty has been awarded an Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) Clinical Research Award in recognition of his excellence in clinical research related to osteoarthritis.
Date:
16/02/2012

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Academic Rheumatology

University of Nottingham
Clinical Sciences Building
City Hospital
Nottingham
NG5 1PB

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