Rheumatology

The Kellgren Centre for Rheumatology is a leading translational research centre with strong links to The University of Manchester Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre and Health Innovation Manchester.

Professor Pauline Ho heads a team of multiprofessional staff who work together to undertake a wide range of musculoskeletal clinical studies. The aim of our work is to assess and improve response in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. There are many active observational studies and clinical trials within the department, and we strive to offer all our patients the opportunity to participate in clinical research.

Professor Ben Parker, Consultant Rheumatologist at the Kellgren Centre for Rheumatology / Medical Director of the NIHR Manchester CRF at MRI and Co-Director of the NIHR Manchester CRF, and study lead at the MRI, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is involved in delivering the fantastic first ever treatment of CAR-T therapy on Lupus patients. This ground-breaking new therapy marks a significant milestone in our research into lupus and offers real hope to our patients in Manchester and beyond.

Research Themes

Currently we are carrying out over 30 studies in:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Scleroderma
• Sjogren’s syndrome
• Vasculitis