Inside GRAPPA
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<p>Welcome to Inside GRAPPA, a podcast and brought to you by the <a href="http://grappanetwork.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis</a> (GRAPPA). Our mission is to enhance understanding and treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis through the sharing of research, knowledge, and collaborative efforts.</p><br><p>We bring together leading rheumatologists, dermatologists, scientists, patient representatives, and industry partners, uniting our passions to make a difference for those living with these conditions.</p><br><p>Join our host Fabian Proft as we navigate the challenges, share the latest research, and explore the triumphs in the world of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Together, we can make a difference.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
April 8, 2026
Body Composition & Risk in Psoriatic Disease
<p>In this episode, host Dr. Mio Nakamura (University of Michigan) speaks with Dr. Lyn Ferguson (University of Glasgow) about her study on how body composition (not just weight) impacts psoriatic disease and cardiometabolic risk. This study was supported by a GRAPPA Pilot Research Grant.</p><br><p><br></p><h3><strong>Highlights</strong></h3><ul><li>Obesity is strongly linked to worse psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis outcomes</li><li><strong>Visceral fat, liver fat, and muscle fat</strong> are more important than BMI alone</li><li>Patients with psoriatic disease show:</li><li>Higher visceral and ectopic fat</li><li>Lower muscle volume</li><li><strong>Adverse muscle composition</strong> (low muscle + high fat) is a key risk marker:</li><li>~3× higher risk of type 2 diabetes</li><li>2× higher risk of heart disease</li><li>May also help predict future psoriasis risk</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Connect</strong></h3><ul><li>Stay up to date with the latest in psoriatic disease research and GRAPPA initiatives:<a href="https://www.grappanetwork.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.grappanetwork.org</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 29, 2025
Guiding GRAPPA Forward: GRAPPA’s Co-Presidents in Conversation
<p>In this special awards-edition episode of Inside GRAPPA, host Fabian Proft sits down with GRAPPA Co-Presidents Professor Joseph F. Merola and Professor Arthur Kavanaugh. Together they reflect on their first encounters with the organization, the origins and evolution of GRAPPA, and the collaborative culture that continues to shape psoriatic disease research worldwide.</p><br><p>Joe and Artie share candid stories from the early days of TNF inhibitor trials, discuss the growing impact of Young GRAPPA, highlight the essential role of patient partners, and look ahead to the next five years of scientific and clinical progress in psoriatic disease.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Highlights</strong></h2><ul><li>Joe and Artie share how they first became involved with GRAPPA and what drew them into psoriatic disease research. </li><li>Artie reflects on GRAPPA’s early origins, shaped by global collaboration around the first TNF inhibitor studies. </li><li>GRAPPA’s culture remains defined by openness, interdisciplinary exchange, and highly approachable leadership. </li><li>Key unmet needs persist, including challenges in under-served psoriasis phenotypes and skin-to-joint progression. </li><li>Personalized medicine in PsA is still an unmet priority, despite major therapeutic advances. </li><li>GRAPPA’s future direction focuses on comorbidities, prevention, remission, and strengthening the next generation of leaders. </li></ul><p><br></p><h2><strong>Timestamps</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>00:00</strong> - Welcome & introduction</li><li><strong>00:52</strong> - Joe's first encounter with GRAPPA</li><li><strong>01:56</strong> - Artie describes GRAPPA's origins and early collaborations</li><li><strong>03:26</strong> - What makes GRAPPA's culture unique</li><li><strong>05:26</strong> - The role of patient partners</li><li><strong>07:56</strong> - Why Joe and Artie stepped into co-presidency</li><li><strong>09:52</strong> - Current unmet needs in psoriatic disease</li><li><strong>11:16</strong> - Personalized medicine and future clinical direction</li><li><strong>12:18</strong> - GRAPPA's next five years</li><li><strong>13:16</strong> - How clinicians, researchers, and trainees can get involved</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 7, 2025
Sleep and PsA: Exploring the Hidden Connection
<p>In this episode of Inside GRAPPA, host Dr. Mio Nakamura (University of Michigan) speaks with <strong>Dr. Tina Bhutani-Jacques, MD, MAS, FAAD</strong> (Synergy Dermatology / University of California San Francisco) about her groundbreaking study on the role of <strong>sleep in psoriasis disease severity</strong>. Funded by the GRAPPA Pilot Research Grant, Dr. Bhutani-Jacques’s work is the first prospective cohort study to objectively examine sleep patterns in psoriasis patients.</p><br><p>💡 <strong>Together, they explore:</strong></p><ul><li>How a patient’s unexpected experience sparked the idea to investigate sleep and psoriasis</li><li>The design and findings of the pilot study using three nights of polysomnography in patients and healthy controls</li><li>Early results showing reduced sleep efficiency, more awakenings, and nearly an hour less sleep per night among psoriasis patients</li><li>The potential link between poor sleep, inflammation, and cardiovascular comorbidities</li><li>Practical advice for clinicians on discussing sleep with psoriasis patients</li><li>Next steps, including home-based sleep studies using wearables for more naturalistic data</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎧 Tune in for an engaging discussion that highlights how sleep—often overlooked—may be a key factor in understanding psoriatic disease and improving patient outcomes.</p><p> </p><p>🔗 Learn more about GRAPPA’s research initiatives at<a href="https://www.grappanetwork.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> grappanetwork.org</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Inside GRAPPA?
<p>Welcome to Inside GRAPPA, a podcast and brought to you by the <a href="http://grappanetwork.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis</a> (GRAPPA). Our mission is to enhance understanding and treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis through the sharing of research, knowledge, and collaborative efforts.</p><br><p>We bring together leading rheumatologists, dermatologists, scientists, patient representatives, and industry partners, uniting our passions to make a difference for those living with these conditions.</p><br><p>Join our host Fabian Proft as we navigate the challenges, share the latest research, and explore the triumphs in the world of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Together, we can make a difference.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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