Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc

Pediatric rheumatologist, child advocate, lupus researcher. Views are my own

[Healio Rheumatology @HealioRheum]

📢 “We still have much to learn about risk factors of #neuropsychiatric disease in childhood-onset #lupus,” said Dr. Ekemini Ogbu @PRheumdoc.

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[Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc @PRheumdoc]

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[PAFLAR AFRICA @paflar]

Smiles, connections, and conversations at the 5th PAFLAR Congress.

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[Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc @PRheumdoc]

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[Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc @PRheumdoc]

Inviting all interested pediatric residents to apply for this ACR program https://t.co/OlPpUlrtEN

[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

Let’s put on purple to raise awareness on World Lupus Day. ACR fights lupus! 💜 #ACRFightsLupus #POP #PutOnPurple #WorldLupusDay #MakeLupusVisible @LupusInitiative

[Lupus 2025 @LupusCongress]

🌍 May 10 is #WorldLupusDay — a moment to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support those living with lupus. Join us later this month at #LUPUS2025 in Toronto to advance the science and care behind this complex disease. 💜

#LupusAwareness

[Rheumatology Research Foundation @RheumResearch]

Today is #WorldLupusDay, a day dedicated to raising awareness about lupus - a serious and potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide. While progress in research and treatment is ongoing, continued efforts are crucial for advancing care and finding a cure. Join us in spreading awareness by educating your peers, supporting those affected, and wearing purple today and throughout #LupusAwarenessMonth.

[Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc @PRheumdoc]

@ambarro @ExuberantExudat I am glad it was found

[ambarro @ambarro]

@AugustDesch TY for listening to the concerns of those with rheumatic disease on behalf of @WarrenDavidson. #Act4Arthritis @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc

[ambarro @ambarro]

TY to Maxe with @RepBeatty for meeting with us and sharing our concerns regarding PBMs, research funding, and Medicaid. #Act4Arthritis @ACRheumDC @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc

[ambarro @ambarro]

@berniemoreno thank you for addressing our concerns about PBMs, NIH funding and Medicare for those with arthritis. #Act4Arthritis @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc @ACRheumDC

[ambarro @ambarro]

@SenJonHusted TY for talking with us about PBMs and how they affect those with rheumatic diseases. #Act4Arthritis @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc @ACRheumDC

[Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc @PRheumdoc]

Spent the day at the hill today advocating for care for patients with rheumatic diseases and for research with a strong advocacy team. Thank you @ACRheum #kidsgetarthritistoo @CincyChildrens

[ambarro @ambarro]

I spent the day advocating for arthritis with three of the best advocates with @ACRheumDC. Thank you @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc and Dr. Hermine Brunner for your expertise and compassion for your patients. #Act4Arthritis

[Tess Murray @ExuberantExudat]

Appreciate the discussion of PBM transparency with @berniemoreno this morning! #Act4Arthritis @PRheumdoc @ambarro

[Tess Murray @ExuberantExudat]

Thanks @ChrisBDalton from the office of @RepGregLandsman for meeting with us this morning! We appreciate the support for vital research funding for children’s hospitals and opposing Medicaid cuts that threaten kids’ care. #Act4Arthritis @PRheumdoc @ambarro

[Tess Murray @ExuberantExudat]

Very excited to represent @ACRheum on Capital Hill today asking our reps to support PBM transparency, NIH funding, and reverse cuts to Medicare! Here with Michael from Senator Husted’s office and @PRheumdoc @ambarro & Dr. Hermine Brunner #Act4Arthritis

[Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc @PRheumdoc]

More than half of pediatric rheumatology fellowship slots unfilled on Match Day 2024 https://t.co/K5np1o8PRC

[Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc @PRheumdoc]

2024 Rheumatology Fellowship Match Day Results https://t.co/97dRtVz98m

[CARRA @carrainc]

��This was an all-star panel at #ACR24 on cultural humility for doctors. It featured the first pediatric speaker at ACR - the amazing Miah Andrade -and her mom @CaringForLupus. @SHILOHKANTZ shared her family's heartbreaking journey to access care in a state without a #pedsrheum.