Members of the division are active researchers and have published their findings  in peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and book chapters. The outcomes of their studies have appeared in various medical publications, including the Journal of Rheumatology, Therapeutic Apheresis, Seminars of Hematology and Oncology, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation and Academic Medicine. Research interests include but are not limited to:

• Rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthropathies
• Management of pulmonary hypertension
• Study of novel agents to treat rheumatoid arthritis and gout
• Use of apheresis to reduce acute graft rejection in organ transplant patients
• Management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and retroperitoneal fibrosis

There are several ongoing clinical trials currently being conducted by rheumatology faculty. Summaries of eligibility and enrollment requirements can be found at:
1. Rheumatoid arthritis - oral drug
2. Rheumatoid arthritis - DMARD

A complete catalog of all ongoing clinical trials in the Loyola University Health System can be found at: http://www.luhs.org/templates/luhs/clinical_trials/index.cfm