Administrative Core

No Division can function without the expertise of an administrative staff.

Shannon Bishop

Shannon Bishop is the Assistant Administrator for Rheumatology. In partnership with faculty leadership, she manages the administrative, financial, human resources, and strategic planning activities for the Division.

Ranjita Sharma

Ranjita Sharma is the Sr. Financial Analyst for Rheumatology.

Kendra Johnson

Kendra Johnson is the budget analyst for the division of rheumatology. She provides support for faculty, fellows, staff, and students, in the areas of financial management and human resources.

Krystal Burgess

Krystal Burgess is the Sr. Administrative Coordinator for the Division. She provides administrative support for divisional activities and human resources functions.

Maintenance therapy in well-controlled vasculitis: Is it ever ok to stop?

July 16, 2018 / Erika Darrah

“Whether or not” and “how” to taper off the last bit of medication for patients with clinically stable ANCA-associated vasculitis are hotly debated topics in the vasculitis field.

Incidence of Lyme Disease Diagnosis in a Maryland Medicaid Population

July 13, 2018 / Johns Hopkins Rheumatology

This study evaluates overall incidence rates and demographic, seasonal, and geographic trends of first Lyme disease diagnosis among 384,652 Maryland Medicaid members enrolled from July 2004-June 2011 and represents the first analysis of claims data from publicly insured individuals.

Cognitive Decline in Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

July 3, 2018 / Johns Hopkins Rheumatology

Patients with Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) commonly complain of cognitive symptoms. The study found, in subsets of PTLDS patients, objective evidence of cognitive decline in verbal memory and processing speed, cognitive impairment, and sub-optimal engagement with testing.