Biologic Studies Group (BSG)

The Biologic Studies Group at the Arthritis Research UK Epidemiology Unit, University of Manchester carries out observational epidemiological studies focussing on the long-term safety of new therapies for treating inflammatory diseases. Current studies monitoring the long-term use in clinical practice of biologic therapies include:

-The British Society for Rheumatology Biologics Register (BSRBR - monitoring biologic use in rheumatoid arthritis)

-The British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Prospective Cohort Study (BILAG BR- monitoring biologic use in systemic lupus erythematosus)

-Biologics for Children with Rheumatic Diseases Study (BCRD- monitoring biologic use in juvenile idiopathic arthritis)

-British Association of Dermatologists Biologic Interventions Register (BADBIR - monitoring biologic use in severe psoriasis)

Contact Details

Address:
Units 1 and 4 Rutherford House
Manchester Science Park
Pencroft Way
Manchester
M15 6SZ
UK
Email:
Contact Person:
Pat Creighton
Phone:
0161 275 1651