Projects per year
Personal profile
Key Research Interests
Epidemiology
Rheumatic Diesease
Diet
Cohort studies
Outcome measures
Biography
I am a Clinical Associate Professor, specialising in epidemiology of rheumatic diseases. My PhD investigated risk factors for onset and progression amongst individuals diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) and subsequently I was appointed as a NIHR Clinical Lecturer whilst I finished my specialist training in rheumatology in 2018 before gaining tenure in 2019. I run the Academic Specialised Foundation Programme, which represents the first step on the rung for Integrated Academic Training for doctors.
I am an active member of consortia and international groups including the UK Biobank Eye and Vision Consortium and the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) working groups, the latter of which I co-chair the PMR working group.
I investigate aetiological hypotheses using statistical models. My current interests include investigating comorbidity in PMR, GCA and inflammatory polyarthritis and using retinal images to validate vascular disease states in these conditions. I am also interested in the pathway management and care of people with rheumatic diseases and the use of electronic tools to improve process management, autonomy, and efficiency.
The availability of large datasets through the Norwich Epidemiology Centre, coupled with the support of such a team brings lends Norwich Medical School to be able to offer a range of both undergraduate and postgraduate research opportunities and I'd welcome informal email approaches to discuss suitable projects. I currently have a PhD studentship avalaible: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/disentangling-multimorbidity-progression-in-rheumatoid-arthritis-dempra-macgregora-u24fmh/?p163350 DEADLINE 15th Jan 2024
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, The Epidemiology of Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis, University of East Anglia
2015 → 2017
Award Date: 9 Nov 2017
Master of Science, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 1 Jan 2015
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 1 Jan 2007
Bachelor of Science, The antomical course of the trigeminal nerve, University of Leicester
Award Date: 1 Jan 2002
External positions
Heberden Committee , British Society for Rheumatology
1 Jan 2021 → …
Keywords
- Epidemiology
- Rheumatology
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Alzheimer’s risk in inflammatory arthritis: a predictive biomarker study
Macgregor, A., Hornberger, M., Yates, M. & Dainty, J.
1/09/24 → 31/08/27
Project: Research
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Outcome Measures of Relapse and Remission in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Yates, M., Mcgee, M. & Graham, K.
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
17/06/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Identifying the Dietary Signatures of Arthritis through metabolomics (the DeSignA study)
Macgregor, A., Clark, I., Davidson, R., Kemsley, K., Le Gall, G., Yates, M. & Chipping, J.
1/05/23 → 30/04/25
Project: Research
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Improving the quality of glucocorticoid prescribing for PMR in England (qPMRx)
Yates, M., Macgregor, A. & Dainty, J.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis UK
1/06/22 → 31/10/24
Project: Research
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Steroid-Reducing Options for Relapsing PMR (STERLING-PMR): a pragmatic, randomised trial to compare the cost-effectiveness and effectiveness of adding immunosuppression to steroid-tapering treatment for patients with relapsing PMR, versus steroid-tapering alone.
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/01/22 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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AB1308 Development of a novel intelligent monitoring platform for supporting community-based practitioners caring for patients living with polymyalgia rheumatica - PMR improve
Saha, P., Aldus, C., Green, C., Brown, J., Macgregor, A. & Yates, M., 10 Jun 2024, p. 2001-2002. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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AB1316 Giant cell arteritis care in England and Wales: First data from the updated National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit
Alveyn, E., Mackie, S., Yates, M. & Galloway, J., 10 Jun 2024, p. 2006. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Definitions of and instruments for disease activity, remission, and relapse in polymyalgia rheumatica: A systematic literature review
Bolhuis, T. E., Bosch, P., Falzon, L., Owen, C. E., Yates, M., Mackie, S. L., van der Maas, A. & Dejaco, C., 12 Aug 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Rheumatology. keae428.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced polymyalgia rheumatica
Liew, D. F. L., Mackie, S. L., Tison, A., Sattui, S. E., Yates, M., Buchanan, R. R. C. & Owen, C. E., May 2024, In: Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America. 50, 2, p. 255-267 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
P059 Informal care for those with multiple longer term conditions - a hidden burden?
Yates, M., Soomro, M., Onajole, A., MacGregor, A., Dixon, W., McBeth, J. & Humphreys, J. H., 24 Apr 2024, In: Rheumatology. 63, Supplement_1, keae163.100.Research output: Contribution to journal › Abstract › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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British Society for Rheumatology (External organisation)
Max Yates (Member)
2022Activity: Membership › External research organisation
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Twitter Journal Club on Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
Max Yates (Speaker)
2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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British Society for Rheumatology (External organisation)
Max Yates (Member)
2020Activity: Membership › Committee
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OMERACT (External organisation)
Max Yates (Member)
2015 → …Activity: Membership › Network, Working Group or Professional Association
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UK BioBank Eye and Vision Consortium (External organisation)
Max Yates (Member)
2012Activity: Membership › External research organisation