MU Department of Medicine 2011-2013 Annual Report Feb. 2014 | Page 37

2011-2013

Department of Medicine

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OverView of clinical programs + Services
The Division of Immunology and Rheumatology takes care of patients at University Hospital, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’
Hospital and at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The division provides inpatient and outpatient services to adult and pediatric
patients with rheumatic diseases and bone metabolism diseases. The clinic incorporates musculoskeletal ultrasound in the diagnosis
and treatment of soft tissue and joint disorders.
Drs. Folzenlogen, Siva and Velázquez are co-directors of the Dr. Gordon Sharp ANA laboratory. The ANA Laboratory was developed by
Dr. Gordon Sharp, the founder of the University of Missouri rheumatology division, and a pioneer in autoimmune and autoantibody
research. The ANA laboratory receives thousands of samples annually for autoimmune testing from Missouri and around the country. A
repository of 35 years of clinical samples at the ANA lab provides a rich source for clinical and translational research.

Overview of education
The Division of Immunology/Rheumatology Fellowship is a two-year program designed for three postdoctoral fellows on an alternating
basis: two positions open one year; one position becomes available the next year. Our graduates have ventured on to open successful
solo practices or join prestigious groups around the country. We receive University of Missouri medical students and also residents
from the Departments of Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics and Radiology. The division is active with lectures, grand rounds, and
instructorships and Dr. Velázquez serves as the Director of the Problem Based Learning Case Development Committee for the medical
school.

Overview of Research

Funded Research • Publications

Dr. Hele n Mullen, PhD is a leader in the field of autoimmune thyroid disease research. Drs. Folzenlogen, Siva and Velázquez have
published numerous case reports, original studies, and review articles with fellows, including a recent quality-improvement poster on
ANCA testing that won first place at the regional American College of Physicians meeting. Deanna Davenport MSN, FNP-BC recently
published a review article on fibromyalgia in Missouri Medicine.

spotlight

The 37th Annual Michael Einbender Distinguished Lectureship was held on October 3, 2013 at the University of Missouri. The
division welcomed Ram Raj Singh, MD from UCLA, who presented “Pathogenesis of IMIDs (Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases):
Environment, Sex, Immune Deregulation and Organ Damage”. The Michael Einbender Distinguished Lectureship honors the memory
of Michael Einbender, who died suddenly in 1976 from complications of systemic lupus erythematosus. Over the years many of the
finest and most dedicated rheumatologist in the United States have presented at this lectureship.
The 7th Annual Rheumatology Objective Structured Clinical Examination was held on May 4, 2013. Faculty and fellows from St Louis
University, the University of Kansas, and Mizzou participated in a day-long simulation assessment and CME activity. The program
directors were Drs. Siva and Velázquez.