Who do we work with?
Our important research is supported through valued partnerships with universities, hospitals, funding agencies, arthritis treatment centres, and governments — from coast to coast.Funding Agencies
- 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.
Academic
- 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
Research
- 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.
Consumer Focused
- 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.
Community Partners
- 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)