New blood protein profiles offer insights into large-vessel vasculitis

Professor Ann Morgan, Professor of Rheumatology at the NIHR Leeds BRC, has played a key role in a ground-breaking study on large-vessel vasculitis (LVV), which was led by the NIHR Imperial BRC in collaboration with the NIHR Leeds and Oxford Biomedical Research Centres. This significant research sheds new light on the shared biology of two major forms of LVV, giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TAK), offering insights into potential new treatment and diagnostic approaches.

Kulveer Mankia promoted to full chair in Clinical and Translational Rheumatology

We are delighted to announce that Kulveer Mankia has been promoted to a full chair in Clinical and Translational Rheumatology, effective immediately. Following a rigorous interview process, his outstanding academic achievements, significant grant income, and contributions to both internal and external roles were key factors in this well-deserved promotion.