Division
Rheumatology
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The Division of Rheumatology is invested in the care of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, the training of future rheumatologists, and research into the cause and cure of rheumatologic diseases.
Welcome from Our Division Chief
Education in Rheumatology
Rheumatology Fellowship
Research in Rheumatology
Current studies are focused on prevention and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. Division researchers carry out clinical trials in all rheumatologic diseases and collaborate with research networks in lupus and myositis. Basic laboratory investigations into the pathogenesis of lupus, mechanisms of B cell function and vasculitis are also active.
The Division of Rheumatology is active in research studies of rheumatologic disorders, autoimmune conditions and experimental therapeutics.
Learn More About Rheumatology Research
The Division of Rheumatology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine has special interests in the following conditions:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Juvenile-onset arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Scleroderma
Polymyositis
Dermatomyositis
Vasculitis
Clinical Studies
The Division of Rheumatology frequently seeks volunteers to participate in clinical trials of rheumatologic disorders, autoimmunity, infectious causes of rheumatic diseases and therapeutics.
Current Studies
View active rheumatology clinical trials in StudyFinder, our searchable database of clinical research taking place at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine.
Clinical Care in Rheumatology
The division cares for patients with various types of arthritis and connective tissue diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthropathies and vasculitis.
