The Michael Mason Award recognises outstanding clinical or scientific research by an early-stage rheumatology researcher developing a distinctive body of original work.
The latest Michael Mason Research Award winner is: Dr Kenneth Baker, Newcastle University, for his research on
'Single-cell insights into immune dysregulation in rheumatoid arthritis flare versus drug-free remission'
"I am immensely grateful to the BSR for this prestigious award, and for the support of our research team and study participants here in Newcastle and beyond, who have made this possible. The career development opportunities offered by the BSR, in terms of research funding and leadership training, have had a transformational impact on my career, and I hope to use this experience to inspire and nurture the next generation of UK rheumatology researchers." - Dr Baker
This prestigious award acknowledges the achievements of early-career researchers whose work is shaping the direction of rheumatology, and enhancing their visibility and influence in the field.
Winners present their work at the UK's largest Rheumatology event: Annual Conference. Learn what our previous winners have to say below.