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Professor Anne Barton is a leading researcher in the fields of Rheumatology and Genetics Genomics. She joined the Arthritis Research UK Epidemiology Unit in 1998, where she introduced the field of Genetics in Complex Disease. During her MSc in Clinical Rheumatology in 1997, she developed a passion for research, which led to the successful awarding of the MRC Clinical Training Fellowship. Her groundbreaking work led to the identification of a potential rheumatoid arthritis disease locus on chromosome 17q. She has been actively involved in genome-wide investigations, including the Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium study. Her current research focuses on pharmacogenetics, particularly concerning treatment responses to biologic therapies in patients with arthritis. Professor Barton also leads several initiatives, including the Biologics RA Genetics Genomics Study Syndicate (BRAGGSS), which aims to coordinate the collection of DNA samples and associated data from patients across the UK. She is involved in teaching and advising undergraduate medical students and serves on various committees related to Rheumatology training and research.
University of Manchester • Manchester
Leading research efforts in Musculoskeletal diseases, focusing on inflammatory arthritis and genetic contributions.
Central Manchester Foundation Trust • Manchester
Providing expert clinical care in Rheumatology while leading research initiatives.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.