Inmaculada Del Rincon

Inmaculada Del Rincon, M.D., M.Sc., is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). She specializes in rheumatology, with clinical expertise in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic diseases. Dr. del Rincon practices at UT Health Physicians Medical Arts and Research Center and University Health System, providing in-patient consultations at University Hospital. Her research focuses on RA's cardiovascular comorbidities, genetic associations, and systemic inflammation. She is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and has received awards from the American College of Rheumatology, Arthritis Foundation, and American Heart Association.

Dr. del Rincon's education includes a medical degree from Spain, a Rheumatology Research Fellowship at UTHSCSA, and a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Her NIH-funded research highlights higher cardiovascular event rates in RA patients, independent of traditional risk factors. She has contributed to studies on cytokine profiles, glucocorticoid effects, and genetic variants influencing joint damage. She serves on NIH grant review panels and data safety boards for multinational clinical trials.

Her research portfolio emphasizes RA's systemic impacts, including interstitial lung disease, bone health, and disparities in healthcare access. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational science, aiming to improve outcomes for rheumatic disease patients.