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Joan Merrill

OMRF to lead nationwide partnership studying autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases

March 30, 2022

The NIH has selected OMRF to lead a $58.5 million public-private partnership aimed at developing more effective treatments for autoimmune diseases.

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OMRF receives three grants to study autoimmune disease

November 12, 2018

The federal grants will support the work of two OMRF scientists who are investigating different aspects of autoimmune disease: Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., and Joan Merrill, M.D.

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OMRF researcher honored by American College of Rheumatology

November 9, 2018

Joan Merrill, M.D., is a recipient of the 2018 ACR Master designation, one of the highest honors members can receive.

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Experts propose improving clinical trials for lupus

April 23, 2018

The goal of the new white paper is to create a dramatic shift in how lupus clinical trials are conducted so effective treatments can stand a chance to succeed.

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OMRF receives four grants totaling more than $5 million

August 8, 2017

The grants cover a range of areas, including colitis and colon cancer, sepsis, genomic tools, and outreach strategies for clinical trials.

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International study reveals 24 new genes associated with lupus

July 19, 2017

These findings will help scientists understand how to better diagnose and treat the disease.

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