Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Melbourne, AR, United States
Dr. Crofford is Wilson Family Chair in Medicine, Professor of Medicine and of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology. Her research is focused on understanding inflammation, pain, and stress as mediators of rheumatic diseases. She has maintained active research support the National Institutes of Health, Rheumatology Research Foundation, Arthritis Foundation, and industry sources throughout her career. More than 300 journal articles and book chapters have been published as a result of her research.
Dr. Crofford is a past president of the American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation (now the Rheumatology Research Foundation) and the executive committee of the Board of Directors for the American College of Rheumatology. Other significant leadership positions include service on the American Board of Internal Medicine for Rheumatology and Advisory Council to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Crofford is active as a clinical Rheumatologist and has been named one of America’s Top Doctors and Best Doctors.
Friday, October 24, 2025
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): Argenyx: Grant/Research Support (Terminated); Cabaletta Bio: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Evergreen: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Kezar: Advisor or Review Panel Member (Ongoing); UCB: Consultant (Ongoing); Up to Date: Royalties (Ongoing)
Friday, October 24, 2025
4:30 PM – 4:50 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): Argenyx: Grant/Research Support (Terminated); Cabaletta Bio: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Evergreen: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Kezar: Advisor or Review Panel Member (Ongoing); UCB: Consultant (Ongoing); Up to Date: Royalties (Ongoing)
Friday, October 24, 2025
4:50 PM – 5:10 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): Argenyx: Grant/Research Support (Terminated); Cabaletta Bio: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Evergreen: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Kezar: Advisor or Review Panel Member (Ongoing); UCB: Consultant (Ongoing); Up to Date: Royalties (Ongoing)
Friday, October 24, 2025
5:10 PM – 5:30 PM Central Time
Disclosure(s): Argenyx: Grant/Research Support (Terminated); Cabaletta Bio: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Evergreen: Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); Kezar: Advisor or Review Panel Member (Ongoing); UCB: Consultant (Ongoing); Up to Date: Royalties (Ongoing)
