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Professor Ariane Herrick is a Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Manchester, based in the Division of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences. She also serves as an Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust. Her career spans over three decades with key appointments since 1993 (Consultant) and 2011 (Professor).
Education: She earned her medical degree from the University of Aberdeen, followed by general medical training at Western Infirmary in Glasgow and specialized rheumatology training in Salford. Her professional memberships include the British Society for Rheumatology and the British Microcirculation Society.
Research Interests: Her work focuses on systemic sclerosis-spectrum disorders and Raynaud’s phenomenon. She investigates vascular abnormalities using imaging techniques like nailfold capillaroscopy and explores novel treatments such as chelation therapies and low-level light therapy for calcinosis and digital ulcers. She leads clinical trials and collaborates with international groups like the SCTC and EUSTAR to advance diagnostic and therapeutic standards.
Scientific Awards: A notable honor is her Fellowship of the Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM).
Advising & Grants: As Principal Investigator, she oversees trials evaluating drug efficacy and imaging biomarkers. She has supervised 3 academic works, though specific student names are not disclosed. Her grants support innovations in microvascular assessment and patient-centered outcome measures.
Labs/Teams: She collaborates with the UK Systemic Sclerosis Study Group, the Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium (SCTC), and the European Scleroderma Trials and Research Group (EUSTAR), contributing to large-scale observational studies like the European Scleroderma Observational Study (ESOS). Her research integrates clinical, imaging, and molecular approaches to address unmet needs in SSc management.
