Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman, MD, DrPH
Professor
Rheumatology
To contact Dr.Ramsey-Goldman:
Children's Memorial Research Center
2300 Children's Plaza, Box 211
Chicago, IL 60614-3394
Phone: 312-503-8003
e-mail: rgramsey@northwestern.edu
Dr. Ramsey-Goldman's website
Research Interests:
Dr. Ramsey-Goldman’s interests lie primarily in the clinical
treatment of and research in understanding the natural history of systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE). Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack
any system of the body, from the skin, joints, and kidneys, to the brain,
heart, and lungs. The disease affects women nine times more often than men,
and most commonly manifests itself during the childbearing years. SLE also
is more common in African-Americans. Preliminary evidence suspects that there
may be a higher prevalence in other minorities, too.
Specific interests of Dr. Ramsey-Goldman include the effects of lupus on
pregnancy, the correlation between bone disease and immunosuppression, the
epidemiology of SLE, genetics and SLE vascular disease and SLE, and a range
of clinical trials related to the treatment of lupus and its debilitating
symptoms.
Dr. Ramsey-Goldman’s goal is to improve the quality of life for lupus
patients through her epidemiological, pregnancy, and drug studies.
Her current research includes:
Epidemiology of Osteoporosis in Women with Lupus
Clinical Trial Drug to treat lupus nephritis
Steroid-induced osteoporosis
Genetics and SLE
Vascular Disease and SLE
Cancer Risk and SLE