ACR Journals On Air

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Welcome to "ACR Journals on Air," the ACR's newest podcast series featuring interviews, commentary, and analysis on research from our three peer-reviewed journals. Join us each episode for engaging discussions with authors and independent experts about recently published studies, their implications for clinical care, and how they move the field of rheumatology forward. Whether it's an expert analy... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	92	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BusinessMedicineHealth & Fitness

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Genetic Risk Score for Pain in RA

In this episode, Dr. Katie McMenamin and Dr. Josh Baker discuss their research on the genetic drivers of pain in rheumatoid arthritis, drawing on data from the FORWARD and VARA cohorts. They explore how genetic risk scores relate to pain and disease ... more

14 Apr 2026 • 27 min

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Peripheral Blood Gene Expression and Scleroderma Lung Disease

In this episode, Dr. Shervin Assassi discusses a secondary analysis of the SENSCIS trial, exploring how peripheral blood gene expression may predict response to mycophenolate in systemic sclerosis–associated lung disease. He highlights key findings l... more

31 Mar 2026 • 41 min

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SARD Risk and Environmental Exposures

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Sasha Bernatsky about her research on the relationship between exposure to fine particulate air pollution and the development of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. She explains what fine particulate matter is, ... more

17 Mar 2026 • 19 min

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Fecal Metabolome in Early Systemic Sclerosis

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann discusses emerging research on the gut microbiome in systemic sclerosis, building on findings from early-diagnosis and prior microbiome studies. She explains her team's analysis of microbiome-derived metabolite... more

3 Mar 2026 • 34 min

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Recent Guests

Shervin Assassi

Director of Rheumatology, Professor and Norana B. Warner Endowed Chair in the Division of Rheumatology at UT Health Houston

UT Health Houston

Episode: Peripheral Blood Gene Expression and Scleroderma Lung Disease

Sasha Bernatsky

Senior author of the manuscript on SARD risk and PM2.5 exposure

McGill University; CAN-AIM; Epidemiology and health services research

Episode: SARD Risk and Environmental Exposures

Elizabeth Volkmann

Senior author of the manuscript; director of UCLA Scleroderma Program; expert in systemic sclerosis

UCLA Scleroderma Program

Episode: Fecal Metabolome in Early Systemic Sclerosis

Dr. Madeline O'Sullivan

Rheumatology fellow at the University of Utah, with research on the use of ICIs in RA patients.

University of Utah

Episode: Mortality in RA Patients Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs)

Evelyne Vinet

Associate professor in the divisions of clinical epidemiology, experimental medicine, and rheumatology at McGill University in Canada.

McGill University

Episode: TNF Inhibitors and Risk of Serious Infection in Pregnancy

Misty Paudel

PhD, MPH, epidemiologist and quantitative methodologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Episode: What Are the Predictors For Difficult to Treat RA?

Anne Bull Haaversen

MD, rheumatologist specializing in giant cell arteritis and vascular imaging

Martina Hansen Hospital, Norway

Episode: Can Ultrasound Detect Aneurysms in Giant Cell Arteritis?

Dr. Aaron Smith

Second year rheumatology fellow focused on improving care for older adults

UNC Chapel Hill

Episode: Can Age-related Assumptions Obstruct Rheumatic Care?

Sandra Pinho

Associate professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine at the University of Chicago.

University of Chicago

Episode: How Megakaryocytes Shape Aging of the Immune System

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Vicky Shamigam

Host of ACR Journals On Air; affiliated with American College of Rheumatology

Parth Kumar

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings

Fantastic
The episodes, the content, the speakers, and the range of topics covered are excellent. Listening to ACR journals on air should be a requirement for maintenance of certification. Thank you for your amazing work.
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RheumforMagic
Canada7 months ago
Semi-retired elderly rheumatologist
A GREAT way to help to stay current
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5
DrDocko
United States3 years ago
Great start
Informative and interesting topics with a great host who makes all the science easy to understand and the guests relatable
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Dr Review Things
United States4 years ago
Great podcast
This is terrific!
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Peripheral Blood Gene Expression and Scleroderma Lung Disease

Q: What is the practical takeaway for clinical decision-making or trial design moving forward?

Peripheral gene expression profiling may help stratify enrollment or guide monitoring in SSC-ILD trials, especially when background immunosuppression is allowed, though it should complement, not replace, clinical markers like CRP.

Peripheral Blood Gene Expression and Scleroderma Lung Disease

Q: Why was the Senscis trial's placebo arm, and its design, particularly valuable for this analysis?

Senscis provided a large, international, standardized dataset where half the placebo participants were on background mycophenolate and half were not, allowing us to separate natural history from treatment effects and to validate findings across trials.

Peripheral Blood Gene Expression and Scleroderma Lung Disease

Q: Could you orient us to the context of this study and the central questions you aimed to answer?

We aimed to determine whether peripheral blood gene expression modules could predict ILD progression and treatment response, and whether these signals were prognostic or predictive by analyzing data from a large randomized trial with a true placebo arm.

Fecal Metabolome in Early Systemic Sclerosis

Q: From a patient perspective, how should we interpret these findings and can diet influence these factors?

There is evidence suggesting diet may impact the gut microbiome and metabolome, as seen in related research linking ultra-processed foods to dysbiosis and symptoms. While more work is needed to translate findings into dietary guidelines, reducing processed foods and incorporating healthy fats may support a healthier metabolome and gut environment.

Fecal Metabolome in Early Systemic Sclerosis

Q: Tell us how you designed this study and who you recruited.

The study used a Swedish cohort of early systemic sclerosis patients (disease duration ≤3 years) and matched healthy Swedish controls, focusing on treatment-naive individuals to minimize confounding factors. They collected stool samples for metabolomic analysis and linked findings to gut microbiome profiles, with plans to validate results in blood and in additional cohorts.

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What is ACR Journals On Air about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A cutting-edge rheumatology-focused show that translates recent research into clinical context. Across recent episodes, discussions cover gut microbiome and metabolomics in systemic sclerosis, cancer immunotherapy in autoimmune patients, pregnancy-related infectious risks with TNF inhibitors, predictors for difficult-to-treat RA, ultrasound and imaging in giant cell arteritis, ageism in rheumatology, megakaryocyte biology and immune aging, cancer therapy–triggered autoimmunity, pulmonary hypertension in connective tissue disease, B cell tolerance mechanisms, late-onset interstitial lung disease in scleroderma, Castleman disease, lupus care pathways, and diabetes–lupus intersections. Notable strengths include access to leading researchers, t... more

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5. Evelyne Vinet
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