Rheumatology Research Foundation

Rheumatology Research Foundation The largest private funding source for rheumatology research & training in the U.S.

The Foundation is the largest private funding source of rheumatology research and training in the United States. Since 1985, the Foundation has committed more than $181 million directly to research and training and granted 3,734 individual awards. The Foundation has received a four-star rating, the highest offered by Charity Navigator, for 12 years in a row because of its good governance, sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

On Sunday, students and residents joined us for the Choose Rheumatology Experience, an inspiring event to introduce futu...
10/28/2025

On Sunday, students and residents joined us for the Choose Rheumatology Experience, an inspiring event to introduce future rheumatologists to the field. Attendees experienced cutting edge science lectures and presentations and learned about scholarship and preceptorship opportunities in the field. A diverse panel of rheumatology professionals shared their experiences and participated in roundtable talks addressing topics ranging from research and mentorship to fellowship and work-life balance.

The future of rheumatology is bright!

Two Foundation-funded investigators will be featured at tomorrow morning's Plenary III session here at ACR Convergence 2...
10/27/2025

Two Foundation-funded investigators will be featured at tomorrow morning's Plenary III session here at ACR Convergence 2025! Don’t miss this chance to hear about exciting groundbreaking science in rheumatology.

1722: Defining Safe Hydroxychloroquine Blood Levels: Time to Switch to Precision Monitoring for Optimized Lupus Care Presenter: Shivani Garg, MD, PhD
Foundation Award Received: Innovative Research Award
Time: 8:00AM - 8:15AM

1723: Impaired Maintenance of X-Chromosome Inactivation in B Cells, But Not T Cells, Exacerbates Interferon-Driven Systemic Autoimmunity
Presenter: Nikhil Jiwrajka, MD
Foundation Award Received: Scientist Development Award
Time: 8:15AM - 8:30AM

10/26/2025

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is celebrating 40 years of impact! Over the past 4 decades, the Foundation has reshaped how patients are cared for, ignited scientific breakthroughs, and strengthened the future of rheumatology. While we’ve made incredible strides, there are many patients whose needs remain unmet.

Our work continues—driving innovative research, training, and recruitment efforts to ensure people living with rheumatic disease receive the high-quality care they need to live happier, healthier lives.

The generosity of the Rheumatology Research Foundation community has driven advancements in research, education, and pat...
10/26/2025

The generosity of the Rheumatology Research Foundation community has driven advancements in research, education, and patient care for the past 40 years. Since 1985, donor support has enabled the Foundation to commit $243 million to fund 4,982 grants.

Last night, we celebrated four decades of impact and the incredible donors who made it all possible at our annual Donors of Merit event. Thank you to everyone whose unwavering support continues to shape the future of rheumatology!

Attending ACR Convergence 2025 and need a quiet place to recharge? The Foundation’s Donors Lounge is the perfect spot fo...
10/25/2025

Attending ACR Convergence 2025 and need a quiet place to recharge? The Foundation’s Donors Lounge is the perfect spot for anyone looking for a break from the conference hustle.

The lounge is open Saturday-Monday from 7 AM – 5 PM for donors who give $1,000+ annually or RheumBuilders contributing $85/month.

Not a donor yet? Make your contribution today and stop by the lounge! https://www.rheumresearch.org/donate

We’re proud to host memorial lectureships throughout ACR Convergence 2025 honoring individuals who left a lasting impact...
10/24/2025

We’re proud to host memorial lectureships throughout ACR Convergence 2025 honoring individuals who left a lasting impact on rheumatology . These sessions feature outstanding investigators who carry their legacy forward to improve the lives of patients living with rheumatic disease.

Join us to be inspired by the groundbreaking discoveries shaping the future of rheumatology research over the next few days:

✨ Oscar S. Gluck, MD Memorial Lectureship
🗣️ Richard F. Loeser, Jr. MD, MACR
🔬 Disease-Modification in Osteoarthritis: Will We Ever Get There?
📆 Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT

✨ Edmund L. Dubois, MD Memorial Lectureship
🗣️ Shaun Jackson, MD, PhD
🔬 Dubois' Legacy: B Cell Mechanisms and Targeted Interventions in Lupus Nephritis
📆 Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM CT

✨ Rheumatology Research Foundation Memorial Lectureship to honor Eng Tan
🗣️ George Tsokos, MD
🔬 From Antibodies to Cells: Unraveling the Complexities of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
📆 Monday, October 27, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

✨ Paul Klemperer, MD, Memorial Lectureship
🗣️ Michael Brenner, MD
🔬 New Paradigms in the Immunopathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases
📆 Monday, October 27, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

✨ Rheumatology Research Foundation Memorial Lectureship to honor Joseph Croft
🗣️ Michael Weinblatt, MD
🔬 100 Years of Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis: To Create Our Future We Must Understand Our Past
📆 Monday, October 27, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM

✨ Philip Hench, MD, Memorial Lectureship
🗣️ John Stone, MD, MPH
🔬 IgG4-Related Disease: From Bedside to Bench and Back to Bedside
📆 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Planning your agenda for ACR Convergence 2025 in Chicago? We compiled a list of posters and scientific sessions featurin...
10/23/2025

Planning your agenda for ACR Convergence 2025 in Chicago? We compiled a list of posters and scientific sessions featuring over 60 Foundation-funded projects that you won’t want to miss. From cutting-edge discoveries to real-world impact, these presentations showcase the breadth and depth of innovation happening in rheumatology today.

https://www.rheumresearch.org/file/Convergence-Foundation-Funded-Presentations.pdf

Funding opportunity available for investigators revising outstanding career development award applications! The Foundat...
10/17/2025

Funding opportunity available for investigators revising outstanding career development award applications!

The Foundation’s Career Development Bridge Funding Award: K Bridge, offers support for junior investigators to continue conducting research into novel ideas while revising outstanding career development award applications. Investigators who are revising outstanding individual career development award applications (i.e., applications for NIH K series awards, VA CDA-2 awards, or any equivalent career development awards) are encouraged to apply!

💰 Award Amount: $75,000
📆 Term: 1 year

Applications are due on December 1, 2025 by 5 PM ET.

🔗 Visit our website to submit your application and read through the request for applications to learn more. https://www.rheumresearch.org/career-development-research-awards

09/25/2025

James Rosenbaum, MD, at Good Samaritan Foundation, is working to uncover the underlying causes of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and develop new treatments. His project aims to uncover what provokes the immune system in AS and why eyes are affected by this disease that primarily affects the joints. To achieve this, his team is studying the relationship between bacterial products, inflammation, and the microbiome.

Watch the full video and learn more about his Foundation-funded research in the latest issue of the Foundation Voice. https://magazine.rheumresearch.org/summer-2025-foundation-voice.html?p=8

The Rheumatology Research Foundation has committed $1 million in emergency funding to safeguard critical research after ...
09/23/2025

The Rheumatology Research Foundation has committed $1 million in emergency funding to safeguard critical research after sweeping federal budget cuts.

With further cuts looming, a shrinking workforce, and growing patient needs, this emergency funding protects the research pipeline by expanding support for K and R Bridge Awards—helping early- and mid-career investigators and independent researchers keep their momentum on promising projects.

These awards prevent the loss of vital rheumatology research by giving investigators the time and resources to gather new data and resubmit stronger applications for future federal funding.

Applications are due on December 1, 2025 by 5 PM ET.

🔗 Learn more about how the Foundation is safeguarding research amid an uncertain funding landscape in our latest press release. https://www.rheumresearch.org/1.-the-foundation/press-releases/emergency-funding

More companies are choosing to partner with the Rheumatology Research Foundation to invest in the future of rheumatology...
09/09/2025

More companies are choosing to partner with the Rheumatology Research Foundation to invest in the future of rheumatology. Corporate supporters are aligning their contributions with long-term impact—helping to improve the lives of millions affected by rheumatic diseases by investing in innovative research and initiatives that will bolster the rheumatology workforce.

Learn why corporations are investing in the future of rheumatology in the latest issue of Foundation Voice: https://magazine.rheumresearch.org/summer-2025-foundation-voice.html?p=10

Applications for the Career Development Bridge Funding Awards: K & R Bridge are officially open for a 2nd cycle! Applica...
09/04/2025

Applications for the Career Development Bridge Funding Awards: K & R Bridge are officially open for a 2nd cycle! Applications are due on December 1, 2025 by 5 PM ET.

🔹K Bridge:
Supports investigators who are conducting research while reapplying for an NIH or VA career development award. Applicants must have a funding decision to apply.

💰 Award Amount: $75,000
📆 Term: 1 year

🔹R Bridge:
Supports promising investigators who are at risk of running out of research funding and are revising outstanding NIH R01 or VA RCS/ORD award applications.

💰 Award Amount: $100,000
📆 Term: 1 year

🔗 Visit our website to submit your application and read through the request for applications to learn more. https://www.rheumresearch.org/career-development-research-awards

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The Rheumatology Research Foundation is the largest private funding source for rheumatology research and training in the United States. Since 1985, the Foundation has transformed the field of rheumatology by serving as the leader for rheumatologists, clinicians, medical professionals and patients alike. The Foundation has elevated the healthcare landscape for nearly 35 years by supporting cutting-edge research, training thousands of medical professionals, improving diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, dispensing valuable information and resources, and connecting patients with necessary services.Through its work, the Foundation is advancing treatments, empowering rheumatologists and impacting patients.