Lyn March

Professor Lyn March is the Liggins Professor of Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Epidemiology at the University of Sydney's Northern Clinical School. Her research focuses on osteoarthritis clinical trials, complementary therapies, and musculoskeletal epidemiology. She leads studies on evidence-based guidelines and burden assessment of musculoskeletal disorders. Current research includes evaluating interventions like krill oil for knee osteoarthritis and investigating the role of endothelial protein C receptor in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis.

Her work integrates clinical, translational, and epidemiological approaches, with a focus on improving outcomes for rheumatic diseases. Notable projects include analyzing socioeconomic impacts on healthcare access for inflammatory arthritis patients and assessing fracture risks post-ankle fractures. She collaborates on global initiatives like the OMERACT working groups to standardize outcome measures in rheumatology trials.

Professor March supervises PhD/Master's students, including Mariya Hamid on juvenile-onset rheumatic disease research. Her publications span clinical trials, risk assessment frameworks, and translational research, with a focus on osteoarthritis biomarkers and healthcare disparities.