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Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone and Autoimmunity Center

Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone and Autoimmunity Center

Advancing discovery in arthritis, musculoskeletal, bone, and autoimmunity research

CAMBAC unites researchers and clinicians to advance care for rheumatic, autoimmune, and musculoskeletal diseases. As a university-wide interdisciplinary center, it fosters innovation across basic, translational, clinical, and population science to improve patient outcomes.

Research

Generating new knowledge to transform patient care

CAMBAC investigators lead collaborative, cross-disciplinary research aimed at improving the lives of individuals with arthritis, musculoskeletal, bone, and autoimmune diseases. Our research spans molecular mechanisms, translational science, clinical trials, outcomes research, and population health.

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Education

Training future investigators and health care professionals

Our members mentor trainees through structured programs, research experiences, and interdisciplinary collaborations that incorporate new technologies driving research in arthritis, musculoskeletal, bone, and autoimmune diseases.

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