Marie Hudson
Research Scientist, Rheumatology MD, MPH, FRCPC
Appointments
- Clinician-scientist, Jewish General Hospital and Lady Davis Institute
- Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, McGill University
Research Interests
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Systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases
Dr. Hudson received her MD from McGill University, where she completed her residency training in internal medicine and rheumatology. She subsequently obtained a Master’s degree in Public Health from Columbia University in New York, and then returned to McGill to pursue a post-doctoral fellowship in epidemiology. Dr. Hudson is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has received the prestigious New Investigator Award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Dr. Hudson pursues research in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. In particular, she is one of the founding members of the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group (CSRG), a CIHR-funded, multi-centre group of researchers that follows a cohort of over 1600 SSc patients across Canada. She has published landmark studies documenting the magnitude of impairment in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with scleroderma. She is particularly interested in scleroderma lung disease, its natural history, its optimal treatment, and its impact on HRQoL. She is currently developing a novel translational and clinical research program focused on cellular therapies for SSc. Dr Hudson is also involved in a number of studies in other rheumatic diseases, including inflammatory myositis, rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatic-immune related adverse events resulting from cancer immunotherapy. She is the recipient of the 2011 Canadian Rheumatology Association Young Investigator Award.Learn more
Recent News Coverage

People with Autoimmune Arthritis at Greater Risk of Severe COVID
Arthritis Research Canada researchers find that people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases and transplant recipients face a heightened risk of complications from COVID-19.

Questioning the Impact of Wearable Tech on People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers investigate the impact of using wearable tech (like Fitbits) in research on participants’ feelings of self-worth and the relationship with their health care provider.

Surgery Not the Only Option for People with Knee Osteoarthritis
Arthritis Research Canada researchers examined the actual use of non-surgical treatments and services like education, exercise, weight management, and pain medications by people with knee osteoarthritis.

Online Decision Aid Helps Patients Weigh Risks and Benefits of Surgery vs. Other Treatments
A research team led by Arthritis Research Canada scientists has developed an online tool, called a decision aid, that provides individualized information on total knee replacement surgery and non-surgical treatment options to people with knee osteoarthritis.

Alberta in Need of More Resources for Rural Residents with Osteoarthritis
Alberta is in need of more resources to improve access to healthcare for rural residents with osteoarthritis.

Researchers Point to Lifestyle Changes to Help Prevent Lupus
Study finds healthy lifestyle behaviours can help to prevent lupus for those who may be genetically predisposed, and emphasizes the importance of proper screening for this chronic disease.

New Research Ties Rare Inflammatory Disease to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Study finds people with a rare inflammatory disease, known as granulomatosis with polyangiitis, have an increased risk of serious, life-threatening blood clots.

Study Finds Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Better Off with Ongoing Rheumatology Care
Study finds room for improvement when it comes to keeping rheumatoid arthritis patients under the care of a rheumatologist long term.

BC Government Announces $3 Million for Arthritis Research at ARThritis Soirée
Arthritis Research Canada reaches $3,375,000+ at annual ARThritis Soirée following big funding announcement by Health Minister Adrian Dix.

More Support Needed for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Looking to Start Families
New study highlights need for more support for female patients with rheumatoid arthritis and their partners when it comes to family planning and reproductive decisions.