An Overview of the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project

May 29, 2019

Webinar Information: 

Amanda Nelson, MD, MSCR, RhMSUS, will provide an overview of the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. The session will have a Q & A at the end.

The Johnston County Health Study is a long-term research study based in Johnston County, North Carolina. The purpose of the study is to measure how common osteoarthritis, pain, and disability are in the county, as well as its impact on individuals and the community. This study examines how osteoarthritis is related to other health conditions, such as injury, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Additionally, the study looks out how osteoarthritis and other health conditions differ by gender and race/ethnicity.

You can learn more about the study here and its recruitment needs here.

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center and Co-Principal Investigator for the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. As a rheumatologist, she maintains clinical practice and research interests. Her early academic pursuit of Studio Art (in which she earned a BA with Distinction) has allowed her to excel in the field of rheumatology with a special interest in the use of imaging modalities to identify factors associated with OA, including a focus on joint shape. She understands both the challenges and best strategies for managing OA from her experience working directly with patients both in clinical care and in research. She is the first rheumatologist in the country to lead a Walk with a Doc chapter.

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