Welcoming Professor Michael Nurmohamed to the touchREVIEWS in RMD Editorial Board

We are delighted to announce that Professor Michael T. Nurmohamed, MD PhD, has joined the Editorial Board of touchREVIEWS in RMD. A distinguished clinician, researcher and leader in the field of inflammatory rheumatic diseases, Professor Nurmohamed brings a wealth of expertise spanning cardiovascular involvement in rheumatology, epidemiology and clinical guideline development.

A leader at the intersection of rheumatology and cardiovascular medicine

Professor Nurmohamed is Professor Emeritus of Rheumatology at the Amsterdam UMC and is a Consultant Rheumatologist at the Amsterdam Rheumatology & Immunology Center at Reade and Amsterdam UMC, the Netherlands. His long-standing research focuses on:

• Cardiovascular disease in inflammatory rheumatic diseases;
• Cardiovascular risk management in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis and gout;
• Inflammation-driven atherosclerosis and cardiometabolic comorbidity;
• Preventive cardiology within rheumatology practice; and
• Clinical trials and translational research in inflammatory arthritis.

Professor Nurmohamed has played a central role in shaping European recommendations, serving as Chair of the EULAR Quality of Care Study Group on cardiovascular involvement in inflammatory arthritis and Convenor for EULAR Task Forces on cardiovascular risk management in inflammatory rheumatic diseases. In addition, he contributes to national regulatory and ethical oversight as a Board Member of the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board (CBG) and (Vice-)Chair of the Medical Ethics Review Board (MERB) at Amsterdam UMC.

Continuing impact after emeritaat

Following his emeritaat in November 2025, Professor Nurmohamed remains actively engaged in international collaborations, research, mentoring, epidemiology and advisory roles; all grounded in his commitment to advancing multidisciplinary education and improving outcomes for patients with inflammatory arthritis.

What inspires him about joining the Editorial Board

Reflecting on his new role with touchREVIEWS in RMD, Professor Nurmohamed shared:

“I am pleased to support touchREVIEWS in RMD in its mission to provide high-quality, accessible education for clinicians in rheumatology. The journal’s focus on clinically relevant, expert-led content aligns well with my longstanding interest in translating evidence and guidelines into daily practice, particularly at the intersection of inflammation and cardiovascular disease.”

We are thrilled to welcome Professor Nurmohamed to the touchREVIEWS in RMD Editorial Board and look forward to his expertise, leadership and vision contributing to the continued growth and impact of the journal.

Editorial Board
Introducing the Editorial Board of touchREVIEWS in RMD, who support our mission to advance medical knowledge and practice by ensuring the integrity, relevance, and impact of the content we publish. Together, we strive to foster a vibrant academic community and contribute to the continuous improvement of rheumatology care worldwide.