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The Arthritis Newsletter
The Arthritis Newsletter is produced quarterly by the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board to keep the public informed of advances in arthritis research and to share related stories.
It is written by people like you and me to bring arthritis research to life.
Spring 2026
Shared Decision-Making: What It Means to Me as a Person With Autoimmune Arthritis
Arthritis Patient Advisory Board Member Eileen Davidson shares what shared decision-making means to her as someone living with rheumatoid arthritis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Dr. Glen Hazlewood also offers insights on the value of making collaborative, informed decisions in arthritis care.
Arthritis Patient Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Shanon McQuitty
The Arthritis Patient Advisory Board (APAB) is comprised of volunteer advocates with arthritis who bring personal experience and arthritis knowledge to research decision making at Arthritis Research Canada. We’re spotlighting our APAB members and all of the incredible work they do for the organization. Up next is Shanon McQuitty, who has been part of APAB since 2014.
Physical Activity and Arthritis Care with Manny Ester
We’re sharing the amazing work of Arthritis Research Canada’s 40+ research trainees. Up next is Manuel (Manny) Ester, a post-doctoral researcher who creates practical solutions that help make physical activity easier for people with arthritis.
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Arthritis Research Canada thanks the following members of our Arthritis Patient Advisory Board for contributing to this issue of the newsletter: Eileen Davidson.
We are grateful to all our patient partners who share their lived experiences to help others.





















































