Arthritis Research Canada

230-2238 Yukon Street

Vancouver, BC | V5Y 3P2

Our office will be closed on July 26.

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ARTHRITIS

Arthritis impacts 1 in 5 Canadians of all ages. Find out how Arthritis Research Canada is working to change lives through research.

Who me? Couldn't be!

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The Arthritis Newsletter

Our latest newsletter is full of useful information - a sun smart guide, tips for getting into yoga and living well with arthritis, research updates and more!

Summer 2021

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Arthritis Research Canada

Responding to COVID-19

Important Information and Updates

COVID-19 Research Videos

Vaccine Information

Frequently Asked Questions

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Struggling with osteoarthritis?

If you live in Alberta, we're recruiting participants for a study that seeks to gain an in-depth understanding of what matters to people in taking care of their osteoarthritis.

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230-2238 Yukon Street

Vancouver, BC | V5Y 3P2

Our office will be closed on July 26.

Learn More

ARTHRITIS

Who me? Couldn't be!

Arthritis impacts 1 in 5 Canadians of all ages. Find out how Arthritis Research Canada is working to change lives through research.

Learn More

The Arthritis Newsletter

Summer 2021

Find out about our sun smart guide, tips for getting into yoga and living well with arthritis, research updates and more!

Learn More

Arthritis Research Responding to COVID-19

Important Information and Updates

COVID-19 Research Videos

Vaccine Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Participate in COVID-19 Related Research

Learn More

Struggling with osteoarthritis?

If you live in Alberta, we're recruiting participants for a study that seeks to gain an in-depth understanding of what matters to people in taking care of their osteoarthritis.

Learn More

WHAT WE DO

Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research centre in North America.

Our mission is to transform the lives of people living with arthritis through research and engagement. Led by Scientific Director, Dr. Diane Lacaille, Arthritis Research Canada’s scientific team of over 100 are creating a future where people living with arthritis are empowered to triumph over pain and disability.

With centres in British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec, Arthritis Research Canada is leading research aimed at arthritis prevention, early diagnosis, better treatment, and improved quality of life.

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in people with arthritis. Our researchers are studying risk factors to discover how to prevent life-threatening complications like heart attacks, strokes and blood clots in the legs and lungs. Watch the latest episode of the Arthritis Research Education Series to learn more.

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Ways To Support

One-time gifts, monthly giving, gifts of securities and more

Videos

Informative discussions with patients, doctors and researchers

OUR LATEST RESEARCH

At Arthritis Research Canada, we conduct research that helps people with arthritis continue to live their lives today. What does that mean? Prevention is our top priority, but we are also working to find ways for people with the disease to stay in the workforce, continue doing physical activities they love, manage pain and symptoms and much more.

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MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Diane Lacaille

Scientific Director, MDCM, MHSc, FRCPC

Jocelyn Cruickshank

Board of Directors Chair

Rob Appleton

Executive Director

Our Team
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