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Richard Loeser Jr., MD, Rheumatology, Chapel Hill, NC

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Rheumatology Chapel Hill, NC

Joseph P. Archie, Jr. Eminent Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Director, Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3300 Thurston Building Cb7280
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599
    Phone+1 919-966-7042

Education & Training

  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterFellowship, Rheumatology, 1987 - 1989
  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1985
  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    West Virginia University School of MedicineClass of 1984
  • Virginia Tech
    Virginia TechBachelor's, 1977 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1999 - 2008
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Osteoarthritis Research Society International Basic Science Research Award 2014
  • Team Science Award Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2014
  • Established Investigator in Basic Sciences Award Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of High-Intensity Strength Training on Knee Pain and Knee Joint Compressive Forces Among Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis  
    Richard Loeser Jr., MD, JAMA
  • Intentional Weight Loss for Overweight and Obese Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: Is More Better?  
    Richard F Loeser, Ali Guermazi, Mary F Lyles, Arthritis Care & Research
  • Sufficient Vitamin K Status Combined with Sufficient Vitamin D Status Is Associated with Better Lower Extremity Function: A Prospective Analysis of Two Knee Osteoarthr...  
    Richard Loeser Jr., MD, Arthritis Care & Research
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Cysteine-mediated redox regulation of cell signaling in chondrocytes stimulated with fibronectin fragments
    Wood ST, Long D, Reisz J, Yammani R, Burke E, Klomsiri C, Poole L, Furdui C, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 1/1/2015
  • Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species promote hyperoxidation of peroxiredoxins and inhibit pro-survival IGF-1 signaling in human articular chondrocytes
    Collins JA, Poole L, Furdui C, Nelson K, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 1/1/2015
  • Ulici V, Long D, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Vitamin K Insufficiency and Osteoarthritis 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2015
  • Aging, Oxidative Stress and the Development of Osteoarthritis 
    Multiple Locations, 2010, 2012, 2014 - 1/1/2015
  • Aging and Osteoarthritis: What’s the Mechanistic Link? 
    Multiple Locations, 2011, 2014 - 1/1/2015
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Authored Content

  • Emerging Evidence of a Role for the Gut Microbiome in OsteoarthritisNovember 2023

Press Mentions

  • Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: December 2022 Update [PDF]
    Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: December 2022 Update [PDF]December 2nd, 2022
  • Dr. Joanne Jordan Receives Prestigious “Distinguished Clinical Investigator Award” from the American College of Rheumatology
    Dr. Joanne Jordan Receives Prestigious “Distinguished Clinical Investigator Award” from the American College of RheumatologyOctober 21st, 2020
  • 6,000-Year-Old Knee Joints Suggest Osteoarthritis Isn't Just Wear and Tear
    6,000-Year-Old Knee Joints Suggest Osteoarthritis Isn't Just Wear and TearAugust 15th, 2017
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Grant Support

  • Integrin Function In CartilageNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2005–2011
  • Development Project 3National Institute On Aging2008–2009
  • Aging And IGF-I In CartilageNational Institute On Aging2005–2009
  • Aging And IGF 1 In CartilageNational Institute On Aging2001–2005
  • Integrin Function In CartilageNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2002–2004
  • Cell Adhesion To Matrix GLA ProteinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1993–1996
  • Cell Adhesion To Matrix GLA ProteinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1992

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