Sheila T. Angeles-Han, MD, MSc
- Physician, Division of Rheumatology
- Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- Assistant Professor, UC Department of Ophthalmology
- sheila.angeles-han@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
The field of rheumatology presents a unique challenge because of the thought processes involved in making decisions and diagnoses. During my fellowship training and as part of obtaining my master's degree, I discovered a profound lack of high-quality research studies in pediatric uveitis. Now, I dedicate my research to improving the visual outcomes of children with chronic, noninfectious uveitis using interventions that decrease vision loss and blindness.
In the past, there were no valid measures of uveitis outcomes, which led to my development of the only questionnaire that assesses vision-related function and quality of life in children with the condition. The Effects of Youngsters Eyesight on QOL (EYE-Q) is now part of clinical outcome measurements used to characterize the impact of uveitis on children's lives.
Through my research, I identify risk factors for uveitis development, specifically in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. I accomplish this by discovering biomarkers in tears and by using genetic associations.
I work to standardize the approach clinicians use to evaluate uveitis outcomes, including assessments of the impact of uveitis on quality of life and functioning. This information then helps improve treatment outcomes.
Throughout my career, I have received several grants from organizations like Cincinnati Children's, the National Institutes of Health, and other ophthalmology and rheumatology foundations. In my continuing work, I lead initiatives to improve screening, monitoring and treatment of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and uveitis.
MD: University of Santo Tomas.
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY.
MS in Clinical Investigation: Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, New York, NY.
Interests
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis; juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis; chronic pediatric non-infectious uveitis
Services and Specialties
Interests
Uveitis; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; biomarkers; visual outcomes; quality of life
Research Areas
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Publications
Candidate Tear-Based Uveitis Biomarkers in Children with JIA Based on Arthritis Activity and Topical Corticosteroid Use. Ocular Immunology and Inflammation (Informa). 2025; 33:603-612.
25 Years of Biologics for the Treatment of Pediatric Rheumatic Disease: Advances in Prognosis and Ongoing Challenges. Arthritis Care and Research. 2025; 77:573-583.
A practical approach to uveitis screening in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2025; 109:372-376.
Stopping of adalimumab in juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis (ADJUST): a multicentre, double-masked, randomised controlled trial. The Lancet. 2025; 405:303-313.
Racial Disparities and Achievement of the Low Lupus Disease Activity State: A CARRA Registry Study. Arthritis Care and Research. 2025; 77:38-49.
Achieving Medication-Free Remission in Patients With Juvenile Dermatomyositis. ACR Open Rheumatology. 2025; 7:e11751.
Effect of an Electronic Pill Bottle on Hydroxychloroquine Adherence in Pediatric Lupus: Results of a Novel Direct-to-Family Pilot Trial. ACR Open Rheumatology. 2025; 7:e11780.
Treatment and Visual Outcomes in Pediatric Patients with Autosomal Dominant Neovascular Inflammatory Vitreoretinopathy: A Cohort Study. Ocular Immunology and Inflammation (Informa). 2024; 32:2441-2448.
Implementation study of the CARRA Uveitis Consensus Treatment Plans: feasibility for clinical practice and applicability for research. Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal. 2024; 22:88.
Clinical outcomes in paediatric tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome (TINU). Eye. 2024; 38:3318-3324.
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