Local rheumatologist receives the arthritis foundation's first
lifetime achievement award
Internationally known Cleveland physician to be
honored for significant xontributions in the field
of osteoarthritis research and treatment
December 6, 2005
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Roland W. Moskowitz, professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University
and co-director of the Arthritis Translational Research Program of the Case
Research Institute, will be the first to receive the Arthritis Foundation's
Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Moskowitz will be honored October 28, 2005
at the Arthritis Foundation national meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Moskowitz is considered a pioneer in the research and treatment of osteoarthritis,
the most common form of arthritis affecting more than 21 million Americans.
Nationwide, arthritis affects nearly 70 million Americans, including nearly
300,000 children. In Northeastern Ohio, 1.5 million people of all ages have
arthritis or a joint-related disease.
Throughout his 25-year career, Dr. Moskowitz has conducted extensive research
in the pathophysiology and genetics of osteoarthritis. His findings have been
published in more than 200 articles, and he has served as the editor of 10
textbooks including, Osteoarthritis - Diagnosis and Medical/Surgical Management.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is newly-created by the Arthritis Foundation
to recognize individuals whose sustained and outstanding accomplishments have
significantly improved the lives of people with arthritis, and whose contributions,
leadership and impact are widely acknowledged by peers and the broader arthritis
community. Dr. Moskowitz's distinguished career warranted the creation of
this award.
"He was interested in osteoarthritis when there was no funding for it
- when it wasn't a particularly popular field to be involved in," said
Dr. Michele Hooper, a rheumatologist at University Hospitals Health Systems. "His
contributions have been so highly-regarded that if you mention Dr. Moskowitz's
name to any rheumatologist in the world, they will know exactly who you're
talking about."
Dr. Moskowitz has served in a variety of leadership capacities. He has been
a member of the board of trustees of the American College of Rheumatology
and the board of trustees of the National Arthritis Foundation. He has served
in various capacities with the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the Foundation
and is currently a member of the Arthritis Council.
He has also served on the advisory council of the National Institute of Arthritis
and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Additionally, he was chairman of the
Subspecialty Board of Rheumatology and a member of the American Board of Internal
Medicine. In 1990, he received international recognition for his research
linking osteoarthritis to a defective collagen gene. In 2000, he received
the President's Gold Medal Award from the American College of Rheumatology
for his contributions as a researcher, educator and clinician. He is a member
of the Cleveland Medical Hall of Fame.
Dr. Moskowitz resides in Pepper Pike with his wife Peta; they have two grown
children, Kara and Josh.
About Case Western Reserve University
Case is among the nation's leading research institutions. Founded in 1826
and shaped by the unique merger of the Case Institute of Technology and Western
Reserve University, Case is distinguished by its strengths in education, research,
service, and experiential learning. Located in Cleveland, Case offers nationally
recognized programs in the Arts and Sciences, Dental Medicine, Engineering,
Law, Management, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Work. http://www.case.edu.
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