Helen Keen

Helen Keen is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in the Department of Internal Medicine within the UWA Medical School. Her research focuses on rheumatological ultrasonography, inflammatory arthritis management, gout, and osteoarthritis outcomes. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being through her work in chronic disease management.

• Expertise: Rheumatological imaging, outcome tools, and arthritis epidemiology
• Key Projects: Collaborations include the West Australian Rheumatic Disease Epidemiological Registry and initiatives on steroid-reducing treatments for PMR

Her research spans over 208 publications, emphasizing systematic reviews and clinical trials. Recent work addresses lumbar spine imaging appropriateness, cancer incidence in rheumatoid arthritis, and fracture analysis in inflammatory conditions.

• Grants: Active projects include the STERLING-PMR trial and osteoarthritis drug repurposing studies
• Labs/Teams: Involved in the Australian Arthritis & Autoimmune Biobank Collaborative (A3BC) and the CRE for Better Outcomes in Inflammatory Arthritis