• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

  Canada’s major federal funding agency for health research.

• Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Health

  Responsible for ensuring that quality, appropriate, cost-effective and timely health services are available for all British Columbians.

• Disabilities Health Research Network

  An integrated, multidisciplinary, BC-based network that fostered collaboration for high-quality research to better the lives of Canadians with disability.

• Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA)

  A CIHR Institute supporting research on the causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions.

• Michael Smith Health Research BC

  Provides salary support to individual health researchers and research trainees across British Columbia, as well as funding for health research infrastructure.

• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

  A federal agency promoting and supporting university-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences.

• The Arthritis Society

  Provides salary awards for researchers as well as funding for research projects relevant to arthritis.

The following organizations are affiliated with Arthritis Research Canada and its research projects.

• University of British Columbia (UBC)

  The academic home to our scientists.

• Simon Fraser University (SFU)

  Our partner in creating a biostatistics chair.

• University of Calgary
• Université Laval
• McGill University
• Dalhousie University

• Arthritis Community Research & Evaluation Unit

  Based in Toronto, ACREU explores the impact of arthritis on individuals, families, communities, and populations to inform targeted policies and effective interventions.

• Centre for Hip Health and Mobility (CHHM)

  Conducts research into the prevention, detection and treatment of bone and joint problems affecting the hip.

• McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health

  A university-based multidisciplinary team focused on basic-science research to find the causes and cures of bone and joint injuries and diseases.

The following sites contain information that is consumer-specific.

• American College of Rheumatology

  Information on rheumatology for patients and physicians.

• Arthritis Alliance of Canada

  Formed in 2003 when organizations working to help people with arthritis live better lives joined together.

• Bone & Joint Canada

  Promoting bone and joint health across Canada.

• Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance (CAPA)

  A grassroots, patient-driven, independent, national organization that connects Canadians living with arthritis with researchers, government and other organizations, and shares the latest news with members.

• Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group

  Consumer-friendly reviews of the scientific literature on musculoskeletal health treatments.

• JointHealth™

  Provides education and training to people with arthritis.

• Mary Pack Arthritis Program (MPAP)

  MPAP provides outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and nursing services at sites in Vancouver, Victoria, Penticton and Cranbrook.

• The Arthritis Society (TAS)

  Devoted to funding and promoting arthritis research, programs and patient care.

• Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA)

  Represents Canadian rheumatologists and promotes their pursuit of excellence in arthritis care and research in Canada.

• Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
• Centre for Hip Health and Mobility
• Osteoarthritis Action Alliance
• Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI)