AmrHSawalhaMD

Rheumatology • Ann Arbor, MI

Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School

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Office
1500 E Medical Center Dr
3RD floor Taubman Center Recp A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone+1 734-647-5900

Education & Training

University of MichiganFellowship, Rheumatology, 2003 - 2005
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
Jordan University of Science and Technology FOMClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
OK State Medical License 2002 - 2024
MI State Medical License 2003 - 2022
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014
Fellow (FACR) American College of Rheumatology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Functional and Practical Insights Into the Genetic Basis of Takayasu Arteritis.
Desiré Casares-Marfil, Amr H Sawalha
ACR Open Rheumatology. 2025-01-01
Unraveling the immunomodulatory impact of hydroxychloroquine on peripheral T cells using single-cell RNA sequencing.
Huizhong Long, Luis Espinosa, Amr H Sawalha
Journal of Autoimmunity. 2024-12-01
1 citations
Inducible deletion ofin CD4T cells inhibits kidney T cell infiltration and prevents interstitial nephritis in MRL/lupus-prone mice.
Xiaoqing Zheng, Mikhail G Dozmorov, Luis Espinoza, Mckenna M Bowes, Sheldon Bastacky
Iscience. 2024-11-15

Journal Articles

Analysis of the Genetic Component of Systemic Sclerosis in Iranian and Turkish Populations Through a Genome-Wide Association Study
Amr Sawalha, MD, Rheumatology

Press Mentions

New Genetic Associations Predict Susceptibility to Takayasu ArteritisDecember 14th, 2020
Scientists Identify Genetic Risks of Rare Inflammatory DiseaseDecember 11th, 2020
LRA-Funded Researchers Share Important Discoveries at Largest Rheumatology MeetingNovember 19th, 2020
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Grant Support

MECP2 Polymorphisms In SLENational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
IL-21 Polymorphisms In Systemic Lupus ErythematosusNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2008–2009
The Effects Of ERK Pathway Inhibition On DNA Methylation In SLENational Center For Research Resources2006–2009

Professional Memberships

American College of Rheumatology - ACR
Fellow