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Grants

The CMRF offers annual grants, typically up to $10,000. If warranted by the project budget, the amount of the grant may be increased up to $15,000.

GRANT INFORMATION

Purpose:

The Columbus Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1957 by Norman O. Rothermich, M.D. The purpose of the CMRF is to sponsor medical research and seminars, primarily in the field of rheumatology. (For this purpose, the definition of “seminar” will include any type of educational endeavor.) To this end, the CMRF offers annual grants, typically up to $10,000. If warranted by the project budget, the amount of the grant may be increased up to $15,000.

Project Priority/Time Horizon:

Priority is given to research projects and seminars in the field of rheumatology. Priority is also given to research projects and seminars in the central Ohio area. Time horizons of one year or less are preferred. Applicants may resubmit ongoing projects for additional funding in future years.

Research/Seminar Objectives:

The research/seminar objectives supported by the CMRF are, in general, the following: (1) to improve clinical practice, (2) to improve patient outcomes, (3) to improve the quality of patient care and education, and (4) to lead to a better understanding of disease.

Application Procedures:

Applicants must complete and submit the CMRF Grant Application form by May 1st. To complete the online application, it will be necessary to have contact information for the research project investigators/seminar organizers, the name and tax ID of the 501(c)(3) organization or public university, the budget with a breakdown of expenses, and the following:

For a research project:

  • Abstract of 300 words or less with sections titled Background, Objectives, Methods, Significance

  • Biographical sketch or CV of Principal Investigator

  • Timeline

For a seminar:

  • Objectives

  • Location and date(s)

  • Speaker(s): name, title, affiliation, presentation topic

  • Target audience: estimated number and type of attendees

Questions may be directed to:
ColumbusMedicalResearch@gmail.com

Review and Award Procedures:

Completed applications will be reviewed by CMRF Board Members. Review criteria for research projects include: (1) originality, (2) significance, (3) scientific soundness, (4) feasibility, (5) qualifications and experience of the Principal Investigator. Review criteria for seminars include: (1) originality, (2) significance, (3) intended audience and (4) qualifications and experience of the speaker(s). For applicants who have received a CMRF grant in the past, award decisions for new applications may be also influenced by the applicant’s ability to publish past results and past compliance with the responsibilities of awardees.

Applicants should be advised of the award decisions no later than June 30th.

Responsibilities of Awardees:

Awardees must recognize the support of the CMRF in seminars, presentations and publications. Awardees also must provide a brief, written report of results, on or before May 1st of the year following the award decision. For research projects, the report should contain a brief summary of the results and the name of the journal or conference where the results have been or will be presented. If a published abstract or manuscript is available, a copy may be submitted in lieu of the report of results. For seminars, the report should contain the name, title and affiliation of seminar speakers, date(s) of seminars, the approximate number of attendees, the type of attendees (e.g., general public, faculty, etc), and a copy of any seminar materials.

HISTORY OF GRANT AWARDS

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. "The Living Well Empowerment Collective: Your 24/7 Roadmap to Local Arthritis Support"
      Principal Contact: Christopher Haverlock
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant amount: $15,000

    2. "2026 The Ohio State University Rheumatology Rothermich Symposium"
      Principal Contact: Ruth Chan, M.D.
      Association: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
      Grant amount: $10,000

    3. "Bridging the Gap: A Transition Skills Workshop for Adolescents and Young Adults with Rheumatic Disease"
      Principal Contact: Alysha Taxter, M.D., MSCE
      Association: Nationwide Children's Hospital
      Grant amount: $10,000

    4. "OSU and NCH Joint Ventures Journal Club"
      Principal Contact: Katherine Yates, M.D. 
      Association: The Ohio State University Medical Center
      Grant amount: $5,015

    Research Projects:

    1. "Divergent stabilin receptor function in immune complex handling: a novel axis of synovial inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis"
      Principal Investigator: Latha Prabha Ganesan, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University
      Grant amount: $15,000

    2. "Personalized 3D Synovial Organoids for Accelerated
      Therapeutic Screening in Rheumatoid Arthritis"
      Principal Investigator: Wael Jarjour, M.D.,
      Association: The Ohio State University
      Grant amount: $15,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Series”
      Principal contact: Jian Zhu, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Pathology
      Grant amount: $5,000

    2. “Empowering Connections Symposium”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Haverlock
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant amount: $9,500

    3. “The Ohio State University Annual Rheumatology Rothermich Symposium”"
      Principal Contact: Ruth Chan, DO
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Targeting Stabilin-1 as a therapeutic strategy to alleviate rheumatoid arthritis pathology”
      Principal Investigator: Latha Prabha Ganesan, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant amount: $15,000

    2. “Improving Disease Knowledge in Pediatric Patients with Rheumatic Disease”
      Principal Investigator: Alysha Taxter, MD, MSCE
      Association: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
      Grant amount: $15,000

    3. “Reliability of ultrasonography to detect structural damage and assess disease activity in idiopathic inflammatory Myositis”
      Principal Investigator: Jinsa Paul, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University
      Grant amount: $15,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. "The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program"
      Principal Contact: Jian Zhu, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Pathology
      Grant amount: $10,000

    2. "Lifecare Alliance Arthritis Services"
      Principal Contact: Charles Gehring
      Association: LifeCare Alliance
      Grant amount: $5,000

    3. "Addressing Pediatric Rheumatology Education Gaps in Pediatric Residency Training"
      Principal Contact: Melissa Argraves, MD, MSEd
      Association: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Alliance
      Grant amount: $5,578

    Research Projects:

    1. “Role of Scavenger Receptor Stabilin-2 in Rheumatoid Arthritis”
      Principal Investigator: Latha Prabha Ganesan, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant amount: $15,000

    2. “Unveiling Receptor for Advanced Glycation Endproducts (RAGE) Inhibition as a Promising Therapeutic Avenue for Osteoarthritis”
      Principal Investigator: Ramesh Ganju, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Pathology
      Grant amount: $15,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Steve Oghumu, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Pathology
      Grant amount: $9,000

    2. “Arthritis Foundation Patient and Community Series”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Haverlock
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Patients with Rheumatic Disease”
      Principal Investigator: Alysha Taxter, MD, MSCE
      Association: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
      Grant amount: $15,000

    2. “Markers of disease phenotypes in ANCA-associated vasculitis”
      Principal Investigator: Lynn Fussner, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant amount: $15,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $5,000

    2. “Live Yes! Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Matthew Overstreet
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “The Kidney Proteome in ANCA-Associated Glomerulonephritis”
      Principal Investigator: Salem Almaani, MD, MS
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $15,000

    2. “Role of Scavenger Receptor Stabilin-1 in Rheumatoid Arthritis”
      Principal Investigator: Latha Prabha Ganesan
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $15,000

    3. “The KOBRA Study: Effects of Knee Osteoarthritis on Brain Activation and Movement”
      Principal Investigator: Cody Mansfield
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Sports Medicine Rehabilitation
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $3,500

    2. “Live Yes! Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Haverlock
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    3. “Understanding and Enhancing Arthritis Care in Underserved Populations”
      Principal Contact: Joseph Ruane
      Association: Spine, Sport and Joint Center, Ohio Health
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Slit2 as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy against Arthritis”
      Principal Investigator: Ramesh Ganju, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Immunology/Rheumatology
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    2. “Molecular Target of Vitamin D-Mediated Inhibition of CD4+ T Cell Differentiation into Th17 Cells in MRL/Ipr Mice”
      Principal Investigator: Simon Lawrence, PhD
      Association: Otterbein University, Department of Biology & Earth Science
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $7,000

    2. “Live Yes! Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Haverlock
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Metabolic Fingerprinting for Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia”
      Principal Investigator: Kevin V Hackshaw, MD
      Association: The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    2. “Cytokine Profiling in ANCA-Associated Glomerulonephritis”
      Principal Investigator: Salem Almaani, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Live Yes! Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Haverlock
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    3. “Media, Myths and Medicine - Essentials of your Arthritis Care”
      Principal Contact: Joseph J. Ruane, D.O.
      Association: McConnell Spine, Sport & Joint Center
      Grant Amount: $9,500

    Research Projects:

    1. “Metabolic Fingerprinting for Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia”
      Principal Investigator: Kevin V Hackshaw, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Immunology/Rheumatology
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Erin Younan
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Urinary Compliment Markers in ANCA-associated Vasculitis”
      Principal Investigator: Salem Almaani, MBBS, MS
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Nephrology
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Special Requests:

    1. “Norman O. Rothermich Conference Room Redesign and Dedication”
      Principal Contact: Wael Jarjour, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
      Grant Amount: $33,184.67

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Mary Bird
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “A Study of Pediatric to Adult Transition in Youth with Rheumatic Disease”
      Principal Investigator: Paul Jensen, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Special Requests:

    1. “Norman O. Rothermich Conference Room Redesign and Dedication”
      Principal Contact: Wael Jarjour, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
      Grant Amount: $20,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Advanced Joint Injection Training for Family Medicine Resident”
      Principal Contact: Joseph J. Ruane, MD
      Association: McConnell Spine, Sport & Joint Center / Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Amount: $4,500

    3. “Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Parsons
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Vitamin D Status and Bone Markers in Adults with SLE”
      Principal Investigator: Sharon Bout-Tabaku, MD
      Association: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Rheumatology
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Advanced Joint Injection Training for Family Medicine Residents”
      Principal Contact: Joseph J. Ruane, MD
      Association: McConnell Spine, Sport & Joint Center / Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    3. “Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Parsons
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Chronic Pain in Children: Presentation and Healthcare Utilization”
      Principal Investigator: Sharon Bout-Tabaku, MD
      Association: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Rheumatology
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Advanced Joint Injection Training for Family Medicine Residents”
      Principal Contact: Joseph J. Ruane, MD
      Association: McConnell Spine, Sport & Joint Center / Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    3. “Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Parsons
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE) and Cytomegalovirus (CMV)”
      Principal Investigator: Wael Jarjour, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Division of Rheumatology
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Advanced Joint Injection Training for Family Medicine Residents”
      Principal Contact: Joseph J. Ruane, MD
      Association: McConnell Spine, Sport & Joint Center / Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    3. “Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Parsons
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    4. “Meeting/Seminar Room Renovation”
      Principal Contact: Susan Davis
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $20,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “A bloodspot-based biomarker for fibromyalgia syndrome and related disorders”
      Principal Investigator: Kevin Hackshaw, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Division of Rheumatology
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Advanced Joint Injection Training for Family Medicine Residents”
      Principal Contact: Joseph J. Ruane, MD
      Association: McConnell Spine, Sport & Joint Center / Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    3. “Arthritis Expo”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Parsons
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “OSU Rheumatology Fellowship Research Training”
      Principal Investigator: Wael Jarour, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University, Division of Rheumatology
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Arthritis Expo” and “Gardening and Arthritis Program”
      Principal Contact: Christopher Parsons
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    3. “Advanced Joint Injection Training for Family Medicine Residents”
      Principal Contact: Joseph J. Ruane, MD
      Association: McConnell Spine, Sport & Joint Center / Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Successful Foot and Ankle Arthrodeses in Patients with Inflammatory and Non-Inflammatory Arthritis: A Comparative Analysis”
      Principal Investigator: Christopher F. Hyer, DPM
      Association: Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center
      Grant Amount: $6,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Arthritis Expo” and “Gardening and Arthritis Program”
      Principal Contact: Larry McAllister
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $7,000

    3. “Advanced Joint Injection Training for Family Medicine Residents”
      Principal Contact: Joseph J. Ruane, MD
      Association: McConnell Spine, Sport & Joint Center / Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Hepcidin: A Potential Novel Marker of SLE Disease Activity”
      Principal Investigator: Stacy Ardoin, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology / Nationwide Children's Hospital
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    2. “Fibromyalgia (FM) and Painful Sensory Neuropathy (PSN): The Same Disorders or Different?”
      Principal Investigator: Kevin V. Hackshaw, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Arthritis Expo” and “Gardening and Arthritis Program”
      Principal Contact: Nick Turkas
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Autoantibodies in Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria and Nonurticarial Systemic Autoimmune Disorders”
      Principal Investigator: Princess Ogbogu, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “2009 Segal North American Osteoarthritis Workshop (SNOW)”
      Principal Contact: John Hardin, MD
      Association: National Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    2. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    3. “Arthritis Expo” and “Gardening and Arthritis Program”
      Principal Contact: Nick Turkas
      Association: Arthritis Foundation Central Ohio Chapter
      Grant Amount: $7,500

    4. “2008 Segal North American Osteoarthritis Workshop (SNOW)”
      Principal Contact: John Hardin, MD
      Association: National Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “The Role of the Large Finger Zinc Proteins in the Regulation of Adult Bone Formation”
      Principal Investigator: Lai-Chu Wu
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “The Ohio State University Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf F. Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Arthritis Answers Program and The Art of Caring”
      Principal Contact: Irene Baird
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $7,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “The Role of the Large Zinc Finger Protein ZAS3 in the regulation of Adult Bone Formation”
      Principal Investigator: Lai-Chu Wu
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    2. “A Feasibility Study: Development of a Translational Research Initiative in Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation”
      Principal Investigator: John Hardin
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “Arthritis Answers Program” (Educational Seminars for the General Public)
      Principal Contact: Nick Turkas
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $7,000

    2. “Immunology Seminar Program” (for The Ohio State University Faculty, Staff, and Students)
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $5,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Association of Arthritis and Depression among Older Adults in Ohio”
      Principal Investigator: Sunny Kim, PhD
      Association: Florida International University Department of Public Health
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    2. “Antioxidants as Analgesics in the Treatment of Inflammatory Pain”
      Principal Investigator: Robert Stephens, Jr., MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Physiology and Cell Biology
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “Arthritis Answers Program” (Educational Seminars for the General Public)
      Principal Contact: Irene Baird
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $7,000

    2. “Immunology Seminar Program” (for The Ohio State University Faculty, Staff, and Students)
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $5,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Chronic Pain and Relationship to Aging”
      Principal Investigator: Kevin Hackshaw, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Division of Rheumatology
      Grant Amount: $10,000

    2. “Treatment of Neuropathic Pain Behavior by the PPAR-g Agonist 15d-PGJ2.”
      Principal Investigator: Francesca Madiai, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $9,630

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “Arthritis Answers Program” (Educational Seminars for the General Public)
      Principal Contact: Irene Baird
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $6,000

    2. “Immunology Seminar Program” (for The Ohio State University Faculty, Staff, and Students)
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $5,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “The Unmeasured Lupus Outcome: Adherence to Medication”
      Principal Investigator: Gloria Higgins, MD
      Associations: The Ohio State University Division of Rheumatology and Children’s Hospital
      Grant Amount: $2,500

    2. “Effect of TNF-alpha Antagonist on the Peripheral and Central Proteome of a Rat Model of Neuropathic Pain”
      Principal Investigator: Syed-Rehan Hussain, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $9,220

    3. “Superoxide Dismutase Mutant Mice: A New Model of Altered Nociceptive Response.”
      Principal Investigator: Robert Stephens, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Physiology and Cell Biology
      Grant Amount: $9,600

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “Arthritis Answers Program” (Educational Seminars for the General Public)
      Principal Contact: Irene Baird
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $5,000

    2. “Immunology Seminar Program” (for The Ohio State University Faculty, Staff, and Students)
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $5,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Analysis of DRG Proteome for Posttranslational MDfication in a Rat Model of Neuropathic Pain”
      Principal Investigator: Syed-Rehan Hussain, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy
      Grant Amount: $5,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “Presentation on Scleroderma for Patients, their Loved Ones and Health Care Providers” (Presentation by Kevin Hackshaw, MD)
      Principal Contact: Nick Turkas
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $1,125

    2. “Immunology Seminar Program” (for The Ohio State University Faculty, Staff, and Students)
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $3,750

    Research Projects:

    1. “Treatment of Chronic Pain Symptoms with Anti-FGF2 Neutralizing Antibodies”
      Principal Investigator: Francesca Madiai, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $5,000

    2. “Allodynic Pain in Females and Males: Neurokinin System Changes in the Nucleus Gracilis”
      Principal Investigator: Virginia Goettl, D.V.M., PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $5,000

    3. “Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease and Drug Therapy on Stroke Incidence: A Retrospective Analysis”
      Principal Investigator: Duska Franic, PhD
      Association: University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
      Grant Amount: $5,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “How to Live with Fibromyalgia” (Seminar by Kevin Hackshaw, MD)
      Principal Contact: Nick Turkas
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $1,125

    2. “Immunology Seminar Program” (for The Ohio State University Faculty, Staff, and Students)
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $2,500

    Research Projects:

    1. “Understanding the Regulation of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in Peripheral Neuropathic Disorder”
      Principal Investigator: Syed-Rahan Hussain, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $5,000

    2. “Local Infusions of Bupivicaine Plus Systemic Analgesics Alone in the Management of Post-Operative Pain in Patients with Total Knee Replacements”
      Principal Investigator: Michael McShane, MD
      Association: Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Amount: $6,550

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “Book Donation Program” (Donation of the book, Arthritis Foundation’s Guide to Alternative ReMDes, to 44 hospitals, 146 libraries, and 16 rheumatologists)
      Principal Contact: Irene Baird
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $3,497

    2. “Immunology Seminar Program” (for The Ohio State University Faculty, Staff, and Students)
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $2,400

    Research Projects:

    1. “The Role of Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF)-1 and -2 on Inflammation and Nociception”
      Principal Investigator: Francesca Madiai, PhD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine
      Grant Amount: $10,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “Presentation on Arthritis at the Columbus Museum of Art” (Presentation by James Louie, MD)
      Principal Contact: Irene Baird
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $3,000

    2. “Immunology Seminar Program” (for The Ohio State University Faculty, Staff, and Students)
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $2,000

    Research Projects:

    1. “Converting Quality Adjusted Life Years to Willingness to Pay and Willingness to Accept Amounts”
      Principal Investigator: Dev Pathak, DBA
      Association: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
      Grant Amount: $5,000

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $2,000

    2. “Glenn Williams Library”
      Principal Contact: Marvin H. Thomas, MD
      Association: Columbus Arthritis Center
      Grant Amount: $1,500

  • Seminars/Educational Endeavors:

    1. “Renoir – His Art and His Arthritis” (Presentation by James Louie, MD)
      Principal Contact: Irene Baird
      Association: Arthritis Foundation
      Grant Amount: $3,000

    2. “Immunology Seminar Program”
      Principal Contact: Rolf Barth, MD
      Association: The Ohio State University Department of Pathology
      Grant Amount: $2,000