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Megan Thomas

ResearcherUniversity of British Columbia

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Megan Thomas

Researcher

Health Sciences

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
9 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Principal investigator on 1 research grant (1 CIHR), most recently in 2022.

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Research

Access To Care Diversity Equity Inflammatory Arthritis Patient Engagement

Latest papers

Development of a single‑item patient‑reported measure of treatment side‑effect burden in clinical trials of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases using stakeholder input and large language model refinement.
Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism · 2026
Moving Equity into Practice: Evaluation of an Online Asynchronous Continuing Medical Education Program for Rheumatology Care.
Journal of medical education and curricular development · 2026
Disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for rheumatoid arthritis after failure of biologic or targeted synthetic therapy: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2026

All 9 publications

Latest funding

Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Arthritis Research: A Mixed-Methods Group Concept Mapping Approach
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$240,976
Applying an equity and intersectionality lens to understanding the burden of arthritis on aging Canadians (APPROACH)
CIHR · 2023 · Co-investigator
$69,094
Towards addressing equity considerations in research and care of patients with inflammatory arthritis (ACCESS)
CIHR · 2022 · Nominated PI
$19,870

All 3 grants and awards

9 publications.

Development of a single‑item patient‑reported measure of treatment side‑effect burden in clinical trials of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases using stakeholder input and large language model refinement.

Berthelsen DB, Horgan B, Simon L, Ioannidis JPA, Goel N, Tugwell P, Balay-Dustrude E, Bartlett SJ, Bingham CO, Boers M, Bouillot C, Böhm P, Choy E, Cowern M, Dagsvik K, Djurtoft C, Furst DE, Haugegaard T, Hazlewood GS, Hoens AM, Jørgensen TS, Kelly SE, Kruzikas D, Musaus J, Richards P, Shea BJ, Strand V, Thomas M, Torralba K, Voshaar M, Weinbrecht-Mischkewitz M, Woodworth TG, Wright G, Flurey C, Christensen R, OMERACT Safety Working Group

Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2026.153026 PMID: 42364594

Moving Equity into Practice: Evaluation of an Online Asynchronous Continuing Medical Education Program for Rheumatology Care.

Sauve E, Hazlewood G, Pianarosa E, Thomas M, Johnson N, Fifi-Mah A, Henry R, Lane T, Kuluva M, Koehn C, English K, Hassen N, Kleissen T, Lacaille D, Barnabe C

Journal of medical education and curricular development2026

DOI: 10.1177/23821205261443553 PMID: 41993965

Disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for rheumatoid arthritis after failure of biologic or targeted synthetic therapy: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis

Thomas<sup>a</sup> J, Kamso<sup>a</sup> MM, Whittle SL, Wells GA, Kelly SE, Pardo JP, Tugwell P, Johnston RV, Glennon V, Ejaredar M

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews20261 citations

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013562.pub2

Rheumatoid Arthritis Care Experiences of Black People Living in Canada: A Qualitative Study to Inform Health Service Improvements.

Thomas M, Barnabe C, Kleissen T, Lacaille D, Hazlewood G, Fifi-Mah A, Hassen N, Henry R, Kuluva M, English K, Koehn C, Lane T, Johnson N

Arthritis care & research2024First author

DOI: 10.1002/acr.25278 PMID: 38073024

Reporting of determinants of health inequities and participant characteristics in randomized controlled trials of systemic lupus erythematosus in Canada: A scoping review.

Thomas M, Verma V, Gheshlaghi N, Esdaile J, Avina-Zubieta A, Barnabe C, Harrison M, De Vera MA

Lupus2024First author

DOI: 10.1177/09612033241233032 PMID: 38339797

Reporting of determinants of health inequities and participant characteristics in randomized controlled trials of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in Canada: a scoping review.

Gheshlaghi N, Thomas M, Trehan N, Harrison M, De Vera MA

Pediatric rheumatology online journal2023

DOI: 10.1186/s12969-023-00917-5 PMID: 37932754

Preferences for COVID-19 Vaccination in People With Chronic Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases.

Hazlewood GS, Colmegna I, Hitchon C, Fortin PR, Bernatsky S, Clarke AE, Mosher D, Wilson T, Thomas M, Barber CEH, Harrison M, Bansback N, Proulx L, Richards DP, Kaplan GG

The Journal of rheumatology2023

DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.220697 PMID: 36642432

Exploring the construct of anticipatory stress in finding a job after residency training through cognitive interviewing: Implications for learner well-being and health workforce planning.

Jawad S, Thomas M, Hecker K, Kassam A

MedEdPublish (2016)2023

DOI: 10.12688/mep.19559.1 PMID: 37881509

Reporting of Determinants of Health Inequities in Rheumatoid Arthritis Randomized Controlled Trials in Canada: A Scoping Review.

Thomas M, Harrison M, De Vera MA

Arthritis care & research2023First author

DOI: 10.1002/acr.24978 PMID: 35792665

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Access To Care Dear Professor Thomas, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Development of a single‑item patient‑reported measure of treatment side‑effect burden in clinical trials of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases using stakeholder input and large language model refinement." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Towards addressing equity considerations in research and care of patients with inflammatory arthritis (ACCESS)" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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Megan Thomas

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Latest funding

Development of a single‑item patient‑reported measure of treatment side‑effect burden in clinical trials of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases using stakeholder input and large language model refinement.

Moving Equity into Practice: Evaluation of an Online Asynchronous Continuing Medical Education Program for Rheumatology Care.

Disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for rheumatoid arthritis after failure of biologic or targeted synthetic therapy: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Care Experiences of Black People Living in Canada: A Qualitative Study to Inform Health Service Improvements.

Reporting of determinants of health inequities and participant characteristics in randomized controlled trials of systemic lupus erythematosus in Canada: A scoping review.

Reporting of determinants of health inequities and participant characteristics in randomized controlled trials of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in Canada: a scoping review.

Preferences for COVID-19 Vaccination in People With Chronic Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases.

Exploring the construct of anticipatory stress in finding a job after residency training through cognitive interviewing: Implications for learner well-being and health workforce planning.

Reporting of Determinants of Health Inequities in Rheumatoid Arthritis Randomized Controlled Trials in Canada: A Scoping Review.

Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Arthritis Research: A Mixed-Methods Group Concept Mapping Approach

Applying an equity and intersectionality lens to understanding the burden of arthritis on aging Canadians (APPROACH)

Towards addressing equity considerations in research and care of patients with inflammatory arthritis (ACCESS)

Frequent collaborators

Mark Harrison

Megan Thomas

Cheryl Barnabe

Cheryl Koehn

Peter Tugwell

Glen Hazlewood

Diane Lacaille

Carol Hitchon

Dianne Mosher

Sasha Bernatsky

Elie Akl

Ines Colmegna

Diane Lacaille

John Esdaile

Sasha Bernatsky

Megan Thomas

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Development of a single&#x2011;item patient&#x2011;reported measure of treatment side&#x2011;effect burden in clinical trials of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases using stakeholder input and large language model refinement.

Moving Equity into Practice: Evaluation of an Online Asynchronous Continuing Medical Education Program for Rheumatology Care.

Disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for rheumatoid arthritis after failure of biologic or targeted synthetic therapy: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Care Experiences of Black People Living in Canada: A Qualitative Study to Inform Health Service Improvements.

Reporting of determinants of health inequities and participant characteristics in randomized controlled trials of systemic lupus erythematosus in Canada: A scoping review.

Reporting of determinants of health inequities and participant characteristics in randomized controlled trials of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in Canada: a scoping review.

Preferences for COVID-19 Vaccination in People With Chronic Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases.

Exploring the construct of anticipatory stress in finding a job after residency training through cognitive interviewing: Implications for learner well-being and health workforce planning.

Reporting of Determinants of Health Inequities in Rheumatoid Arthritis Randomized Controlled Trials in Canada: A Scoping Review.

Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Arthritis Research: A Mixed-Methods Group Concept Mapping Approach

Applying an equity and intersectionality lens to understanding the burden of arthritis on aging Canadians (APPROACH)

Towards addressing equity considerations in research and care of patients with inflammatory arthritis (ACCESS)

Frequent collaborators

Mark Harrison

Megan Thomas

Cheryl Barnabe

Cheryl Koehn

Peter Tugwell

Glen Hazlewood

Diane Lacaille

Carol Hitchon

Dianne Mosher

Sasha Bernatsky

Elie Akl

Ines Colmegna

Diane Lacaille

John Esdaile

Sasha Bernatsky

Development of a single‑item patient‑reported measure of treatment side‑effect burden in clinical trials of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases using stakeholder input and large language model refinement.