James Gwinnutt

James Gwinnutt is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Division of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences, University of Manchester. His research focuses on long-term outcomes in inflammatory arthritis, including disability, surgery, and mortality, alongside longitudinal analysis techniques like latent class and structural equation modeling. With a background in psychology, he also explores psychological consequences of rheumatic conditions. He serves as Deputy Social Responsibility Lead in his division and co-leads the Epidemiology module for the MSc in Clinical Rheumatology.

Education: PhD in A longitudinal analysis of the long-term outcome of patients with inflammatory polyarthritis (University of Manchester, 2017); BSc in Psychology (University of Bath, 2014).

Research Interests: Long-term outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal diseases, telehealth applications, and socioeconomic factors influencing health outcomes. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, including influential EULAR guidelines on lifestyle and remote care for rheumatic diseases. Key topics include social support’s role in inflammation-disability disparity, cognitive impairment in immune-mediated diseases, and vocational interventions for RMD patients.

Grants & Awards: Active in collaborative projects but no specific awards listed. His research has been cited widely, with notable impact on clinical guidelines and policy.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international networks on rheumatology, including EULAR initiatives and interdisciplinary teams addressing chronic disease outcomes.