Dr Roberto Russo | Parramatta Rheumatologist

About Dr Roberto Russo

Robert has beginnings in physiotherapy and musculoskeletal health from 1995, however obtained his fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2007 in the specialty of Rheumatology and subsequently in the field of Nuclear Medicine.

He began working with BJC Health in 2007 treating a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, with a special interest in non-inflammatory rheumatic diseases, Rheumatoid arthritis, and sporting injuries, the latter of which he maintains through his role as the medical director of the West Harbour Rugby Union club.

Robert practices his nuclear medicine at the Concord Hospital as a staff specialist, where he is undertaking research in the application of Nuclear Imaging in the Rheumatic diseases. He also holds the position of Director of Medical Education, where he is responsible for the education program of the junior medical officers.

Robert has presented at a number of state and national meetings on a variety of topics and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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August 20

Clinical Trials in Rheumatology

Prior Event Recordings

July 23 - Beyond Diet and Exercise: Understanding Weight Loss Medications (Part 1)

Part 1 of our Recorded Lifestyle Event - July 23 - Beyond Diet and Exercise: Understanding Weight Loss Medications

July 23 - Beyond Diet and Exercise: Understanding Weight Loss Medications (Part 2)

Part 2 of our Recorded Lifestyle Event - July 23 - Beyond Diet and Exercise: Understanding Weight Loss Medications

July 9 - Demystifying Methotrexate: Part 2 (Part 1)

Part 1 of our Recorded Lifestyle Event - July 9 - Demystifying Methotrexate: Part 2

Wed 20 August 8pm!

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How can this event help me?

Clinical trials play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of rheumatic conditions and improving treatment options. If you're interested in learning more about how clinical trials work and their impact on the treatment landscape for conditions like arthritis, this session will provide insights into the current clinical trial process and how it relates to rheumatology. Rheumatologist Dr. Andrew Jordan will guide you through the importance of clinical trials, how they are conducted, and how you can participate in them.

Join Dr. Andrew Jordan for an informative session where he'll cover:

What Are Clinical Trials?: Understand the role of clinical trials in the development of new treatments, including how they help researchers test the safety and effectiveness of new drugs or therapies for rheumatic conditions.
The Clinical Trial Process: Explore the phases of clinical trials, from early-stage studies to large-scale trials, and learn how each phase contributes to the approval of new treatments.
Importance for Rheumatology: Discover how clinical trials are helping to advance rheumatology, with a focus on conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and osteoarthritis.
How to Participate: Learn about the process for enrolling in clinical trials, what to expect during participation, and the potential benefits and risks involved. Dr. Jordan will discuss how patients with rheumatic conditions can get involved in trials.
Ethics and Safety: Gain a better understanding of the ethical guidelines that protect participants and ensure that clinical trials are conducted safely and responsibly.

Whether you're interested in understanding more about clinical trials in rheumatology or considering participation in one, this session will provide valuable information to guide your decisions. Join us on Wednesday, August 20th at 8:00 PM AEST for this live virtual event. As always, we welcome your questions and discussions to make this an engaging and supportive experience for everyone.