An ACR COVID-19 Vaccine task force examined vaccine data and literature to evaluate COVID-19 vaccine safety, efficacy and interaction with medications for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, and to craft a living guidance document for members.
With extensive leadership experience in practice and through many roles with the ACR’s committees, executive board of directors and Rheumatology Research Foundation, Dr. Karp is ready to address workforce shortages, workplace bias and member engagement to ensure a strong future for the College through COVID-19 and beyond.
The ACR welcomes David Karp, MD, PhD, UT Southwestern, Dallas, to serve as ACR treasurer for 2019. As a returning member of the Executive Committee, Dr. Karp brings a breadth of ACR volunteer experience. His past roles have included serving as the Rheumatology Research Foundation president, as well as an ACR board member.