Rebecca Grainger Explained

Rebecca Grainger
Thesis1 Title:B cells as antigen-presenting cells
Thesis1 Year:1994
Thesis2 Title:Systemic soluble and cellular mediators of gouty arthritis: a comparative observational study
Thesis2 Year:2009

Rebecca Grainger is a New Zealand academic rheumatologist, and is a full professor at the University of Otago, specialising in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and gout. She is also interested in the use of technology for medical education and digital health.

Academic career

Grainger completed a Bachelor of Medicine and a PhD titled Systemic soluble and cellular mediators of gouty arthritis: a comparative observational study at the University of Otago, based in the Malaghan Institute.[1] [2] [3] She received further rheumatology training in Melbourne. Grainger practised as a rheumatologist, and joined the faculty of the University of Otago in Wellington 2008, rising to full professor in 2022.[4] [5] She is a consultant rheumatologist at Hutt District Health Board.[6] [7]

Grainger's research focuses on arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, but she is also interested in digital health and medical education using technology.[8] [9] She is on the steering committee of the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance, which delivers accurate and evidence-based information for rheumatology providers and patients.[10] Grainger has held leadership roles in Arthritis New Zealand (2014–2018), the New Zealand Rheumatology Association, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, and the American College of Rheumatology.[11] [12] She has been a member of the Research Advisory Committee for Research for Life, also known as the Wellington Medical Research Foundation, since 2012, and was appointed chair in 2018.[13] Grainger has been an associate editor of Focus on Health Professional Education since 2023.

Honours and awards

Grainger was elected a Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics in 2018/19, and as a Fellow of Health Informatics New Zealand in 2021.[14] [15] [16]

Selected works

External links

Notes and References

  1. B cells as antigen-presenting cells. Grainger. Rebecca. Bachelor of Medicine thesis. University of Otago. 1994.
  2. Systemic soluble and cellular mediators of gouty arthritis: a comparative observational study. Grainger. Rebecca. PhD thesis. University of Otago. 2009.
  3. Web site: ANZAHPE - Meet FoHPE's newest Associate Editor, Professor Rebecca Grainger . 2024-03-31 . www.anzahpe.org.
  4. Web site: Centre . Bioethics . 2021-11-22 . Otago announces Professorial promotions for 2022 . 2024-03-31 . www.otago.ac.nz . en.
  5. News: Lewis . John . 2021-12-01 . Uni names new professors . 2024-03-31 . Otago Daily Times Online News . en.
  6. Web site: 2018-03-02 . Dr Rebecca Grainger appointed chairwoman of Research For Life's research advisory committee . 2024-03-31 . NBR The Authority since 1970 . en-NZ.
  7. Web site: CreakyStaff . 2017-06-21 . A chat with Dr Rebecca Grainger, New Zealand rheumatologist . 2024-03-31 . CreakyJoints Australia . en-US.
  8. Web site: Systems . Firecrest . Rheumatologists Details . 2024-03-31 . www.rheumatology.org.nz.
  9. Web site: Prof. Rebecca Grainger - APLAR Congress . 2024-03-31 . en-AU.
  10. Web site: About The COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance . 2024-03-31 . en-US.
  11. Web site: Otago . University of . 2023-08-02 . Profile . 2024-03-31 . www.otago.ac.nz . en.
  12. Web site: Rebecca Grainger - Bio - Health Informatics New Zealand . 2024-03-31 . www.hinz.org.nz.
  13. Web site: 2024-04-05 . Research For Life awards $105,810 to Wellington Medical Researchers . 2024-03-31 . New Zealand Doctor . en.
  14. Web site: admin . 2019-08-14 . The International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics Announces The New 2018 and 2019 Class of Fellows . 2024-03-31 . IMIA . en-US.
  15. Web site: Grainger becomes fellow of International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics - Health Informatics New Zealand . 2024-03-31 . www.hinz.org.nz.
  16. Web site: New Fellows of HiNZ announced - Health Informatics New Zealand . 2024-03-31 . www.hinz.org.nz.

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