Funding

Specialized Centers of Research

Specialized Centers of Research (SCORs) increase the transfer of basic research findings into clinical practice by conducting laboratory and clinical studies under one roof. These centers focus on a single disease: currently, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and scleroderma. SCORs are considered national resources associated with one or more major medical centers.

Specialized Centers of Research in Rheumatoid Arthritis

John M. Stuart, M.D.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Department of Medicine/Rheumatology
Research Services 151
1030 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Telephone: (901) 577-7266
Fax: (901) 577-7273

Specialized Centers of Research in Osteoporosis

Henry M. Kronenberg, M.D.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Endocrine Unit, Wellman 5
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114-2696
Telephone: (617) 726-3966
Fax: (617) 726-7543

Specialized Centers of Research in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Shu Man Fu, M.D., Ph.D.
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Division of Rheumatology
P.O. Box 412
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Telephone: (804) 924-9627
Fax: (804) 924-2327

Morris Reichlin, M.D.
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Arthiritis & Immunology Program
825 NE 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Telephone: (405) 271-7766
Fax: (405) 271-4110

Specialized Centers of Research in Scleroderma

Frank C. Arnett, M.D.
University of Texas Health Science Center
Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
6431 Fannin / MSB 5.270
Houston, TX 77030
Telephone: (713) 500-6900 or 6500
Fax: (713) 500-0571

Arnold E. Postlethwaite, M.D.
University of Tennessee, Memphis
Department of Medicine
956 Court Avenue, G326
Memphis, TN 38163
Telephone: (901) 448-5774
Fax: (901) 448-7265

Specialized Center of Research in Osteoarthritis

Klaus E. Kuettner, Ph.D.
Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center
Dept. of Biochemistry/Orthopedic Surgery
1653 W. Congress Parkway
Room 402-Senn
Chicago, IL 60612-3864
Telephone: (312) 942-2711
Fax: (312) 942-3053