Arthritis Research Canada

Arthritis Research Canada Arthritis Research Canada is an international leader in medical research on Canada’s most debilitating chronic disease.

Your donation can go twice as far.Gifts to Arthritis Research Canada will be matched until April 30, doubling your impac...
04/23/2026

Your donation can go twice as far.
Gifts to Arthritis Research Canada will be matched until April 30, doubling your impact.
Help fund research that improves lives today.
Give now: arthritisresearch.ca/donate

This National Volunteer Week, we want to recognize the work of our Board of Directors. Board members like Jatinder Sidhu...
04/22/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we want to recognize the work of our Board of Directors.

Board members like Jatinder Sidhu, Anna Shojania, Jordan Langlois, Joy MacPhail, Norma Biln, William Sapphire, Samantha Rogers, and past member Naz Panahi advise and aid our efforts as a leading research organization. We're grateful for their expertise and dedication as we work to advance arthritis research.

Our research doesn’t just live in scientific journals.It helps people:✔ Move with less pain✔ Stay active and independent...
04/21/2026

Our research doesn’t just live in scientific journals.
It helps people:
✔ Move with less pain
✔ Stay active and independent
✔ Make informed treatment decisions
✔ Live fuller lives
That’s the impact of our work.
Be part of it: arthritisresearch.ca/donate

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re recognizing the incredible contributions of our Arthritis Patient Advisory Board...
04/20/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re recognizing the incredible contributions of our Arthritis Patient Advisory Board members.

Volunteer members like Nikki Bhatti (pictured with scientist Dr. Codie Primeau, Alison Hoens (pictured with trainee Dwayne Tucker), Trish Silvester Lee, Eileen Davidson, and Shanon McQuitty bring lived experience to our research. Their input strengthens our work and ensures that it reflects the real needs of people living with arthritis.

Thank you to our Patient Advisory Board members for your time, input, and commitment to advancing arthritis research.

We’re excited for Day 2 of the 2026 Canadian Rheumatology Association Scientific Meeting!Here’s a snapshot of some of th...
04/18/2026

We’re excited for Day 2 of the 2026 Canadian Rheumatology Association Scientific Meeting!

Here’s a snapshot of some of the research being presented by our scientists and trainees today:

• Dr. Susan Bartlett led a study from the Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort (CATCH), which highlights how people with early rheumatoid arthritis with higher anxiety at the time of diagnosis were more likely to need advanced therapies.
• Dr Neda Amiri and Dr Mary De Vera found that taking a low dose aspirin daily may prevent the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women with rheumatic diseases
• Dr. J Antonio Avina-Zubieta and PhD trainee Dr. Narsis Daftarian found that two thirds of people taking hydroxychloroquine for lupus or rheumatoid arthritis are not receiving the recommended annual eye screening exams
• Dr. Linda Li and Dr. Codie Primeau led a study that showed using an exercise tracking app with coaching from a physiotherapist reduced the risk of falls among older adults.
• Dr May Choi identified an easier way to test for lupus antibodies, using saliva instead of blood tests.

Check out the rest of our research abstracts from the event: https://ow.ly/Hu2l50YLpMw

Day 1 of the Canadian Rheumatology Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting was a success! We’re especially proud of the ...
04/17/2026

Day 1 of the Canadian Rheumatology Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting was a success!

We’re especially proud of the many Arthritis Research Canada scientists and trainees who presented their work today, sharing new insights and having great conversations on the future of arthritis care.

Day 1 at the Canadian Rheumatology Association Scientific Meeting is underway!We’re excited to share a snapshot of some ...
04/17/2026

Day 1 at the Canadian Rheumatology Association Scientific Meeting is underway!

We’re excited to share a snapshot of some of the research being presented by our scientists and trainees today:

• A study identified a promising new biomarker of lung disease in people with inflammatory diseases of the muscles.
• An 'Appointments by Choice' system by postdoctoral fellow Dr. Manuel Ester and Dr. Claire Barber provides a new way of providing flexible follow up care for rheumatoid arthritis.
• Research trainee Emilie McGuire and scientist Dr. Deborah Da Costa pilot tested an online program for insomnia, which was successful at improving sleep scores for people with arthritis.
• Clinical investigator Dr Neda Amiri followed nine women with inflammatory arthritis who received a new class of biologic medications called interleukin-17 inhibitors, and found no safety risks.
• Clinical investigator Dr. Raheem Kherani and UBC rheumatology resident Dr. Madelaine Beckett develop award-winning practice audit tool that allows rheumatologists to review and improve the care they provide to patients is being tested

Check out the rest of our research abstracts from the event: https://ow.ly/tEXT50YKJgL

The Canadian Rheumatology Association Annual Scientific Meeting is in full swing! Our scientists, staff, trainees, and P...
04/16/2026

The Canadian Rheumatology Association Annual Scientific Meeting is in full swing! Our scientists, staff, trainees, and Patient Advisory Board members had a great day connecting with members of the rheumatology community and learning about the latest advancements in arthritis research.

We’re in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the Canadian Rheumatology Association's Annual Scientific Meeting! Over the next coupl...
04/16/2026

We’re in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the Canadian Rheumatology Association's Annual Scientific Meeting!

Over the next couple days, we’re excited to share updates from our latest research, connect with the rheumatology community, and highlight the incredible work happening to improve the lives of people living with arthritis. Stay tuned!

At Arthritis Research Canada, research doesn’t sit on a shelf – it moves into people’s lives.Learn more: arthritisresear...
04/15/2026

At Arthritis Research Canada, research doesn’t sit on a shelf – it moves into people’s lives.
Learn more: arthritisresearch.ca/research

Daily life with arthritis comes with its fair share of challenges. Much of our current work at Arthritis Research Canada...
04/14/2026

Daily life with arthritis comes with its fair share of challenges.

Much of our current work at Arthritis Research Canada focuses on living well with arthritis, including staying active and managing pain. Our goal is simple: to help people living with arthritis do more of what matters to them every day.

Learn more about our research: arthritisresearch.ca/research/

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