Arthritis Research Canada Scientist Dr. Mary De Vera Appointed Associate Dean at UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Congratulations to senior scientist Dr. Mary De Vera on her appointment as Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences! The appointment recognizes her longstanding commitment to research excellence, mentorship, and graduate education.
Study Highlights the Value of Lived Experience in Leading Health Research
As patients and members of the public take on greater leadership roles in health research, a new study is helping define what meaningful leadership looks like in practice.
Donate a car
Donate Your Car Your old vehicle can fund new discoveries. Through our partnership with Donate a Car Canada, your vehicle is picked up and either recycled or sold at auction, depending on its condition, age and location, with proceeds going directly to Arthritis Research Canada. Donate a Car Canada looks after everything, including sending you […]
New Research Explores How a Patient Tool Could Help People With Inflammatory Arthritis Access Care Sooner
A patient-completed tool is a promising way to improve the referral process for people with inflammatory arthritis, according to new research from Arthritis Research Canada
In the Media
Arthritis Research Canada in the News Our research delivers results and attention. Here’s where you’ll find Arthritis Research Canada’s work covered by leading media outlets, podcasts, and health publications across Canada and beyond. From coverage in the Globe & Mail and CBC to international rheumatology journals, Arthritis Research Canada ensures that its work on arthritis […]
Identifying what type of pharmacy model would be the best for supporting rural and remote communities
New Study Finds Obexelimab Reduces Disease Flares in IgG4-Related Disease
A new international clinical trial has found that obexelimab, an investigational treatment for IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD), significantly reduced disease flare-ups, increased remission rates, and lowered the need for steroid treatment.
Arthritis Patient Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Trish Silvester-Lee
Photo caption: Trish Silvester-Lee (left) with Dr. Jackie Whittaker (right) Arthritis Patient Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Trish Silvester-Lee The Arthritis Patient Advisory Board (APAB) is comprised of volunteer advocates with arthritis who bring personal lived experience and arthritis knowledge to research decision making at Arthritis Research Canada. By sharing their perspectives, APAB members ensure that […]
Arthritis Care Isn’t Just Medication – Here’s What Else Matters
Being diagnosed with arthritis is often overwhelming. Arthritis is much more than joint pain, as it affects every part of your life. An integrative care team recognizes that no single clinician can handle all aspects of daily living. It takes a small ecosystem of expertise to help patients navigate the complexities of living with arthritis. […]
Going Out with Arthritis: The Reality Behind the Fun
Going Out with Arthritis: The Reality Behind the Fun by Eileen Davidson, Arthritis Patient Advisory Board Member Arthritis can make going out for a night a challenge. There’s this unspoken assumption that once you live with arthritis, your social life quietly disappears. It doesn’t have to, but it does change. Alison Hoens, an Arthritis Patient […]