Real Research
for Real People
Real Research
for Real People
Helping millions thrive with arthritis.
Arthritis can stop life in its tracks.
This Arthritis Awareness Month, we’re raising funds to support research that finds answers for people living with arthritis today.
Why Arthritis Research Canada?
Real Research. Real People. Real Answers.
Arthritis is Serious
Arthritis is unpredictable, painful and often invisible to others. It stands in the way of personal relationships, parenting, work, school, exercise, goals and quality of life. At Arthritis Research Canada, our team of scientists is conducting 100+ studies to help people overcome arthritis challenges and complications. This Arthritis Awareness Month, support vital research so six million+ Canadians can thrive.
Arthritis is unpredictable, painful and often invisible to others. It stands in the way of personal relationships, parenting, work, school, exercise, goals and quality of life. At Arthritis Research Canada, our team of scientists is conducting 100+ studies to help people overcome arthritis challenges and complications. This Arthritis Awareness Month, support vital research so six million+ Canadians can thrive.
A Growing Problem
By 2040, the number of Canadians living with arthritis is expected to increase to 9 million. Yet, arthritis research receives only 2% of available research dollars in Canada. Arthritis is misunderstood. People believe it isn’t serious and only affects older adults. In reality, arthritis affects people of all ages and costs the Canadian economy $33 billion/year.
By 2040, the number of Canadians living with arthritis is expected to increase to 9 million. Yet, arthritis research receives only 2% of available research dollars in Canada. Arthritis is misunderstood. People believe it isn’t serious and only affects older adults. In reality, arthritis affects people of all ages and costs the Canadian economy $33 billion/year.
Leading Research
The word “arthritis” describes over 100 diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and more. Many types of arthritis are serious, autoimmune diseases that people have to manage for life. Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research organization in North America, with experts collaborating across medical, health and science fields. Our team is evaluating medication safety and effectiveness, researching arthritis causes, and developing programs to help people work, sleep, exercise and more.
The word “arthritis” describes over 100 diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and more. Many types of arthritis are serious, autoimmune diseases that people have to manage for life. Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research organization in North America, with experts collaborating across medical, health and science fields. Our team is evaluating medication safety and effectiveness, researching arthritis causes, and developing programs to help people work, sleep, exercise and more.
Stories
Elise Boisvert: Driven to Teach - Choosing a Career with Arthritis
“I remember thinking, ‘I have no idea what I’m going to do with my life. How will I hold a career if I can’t make it through school some days?'”
Kohle Merry: It’s Not Hip to Have Osteoarthritis Young
“It is a myth that only older adults have this condition and need hip replacement surgery because they have worn and torn the joint down to almost nothing. Anyone can get osteoarthritis.”
Jennifer Pielak: Arthritis & Parenting
“I was scared of what my life would look like and wondered, ‘Am I going to be able to be the mom I want to be?’”
Corinne McCrimmon: Quality of Sleep Tied to Quality of Life
“Many don’t realize that insomnia can make arthritis symptoms so much worse. Programs and efforts to help people, like me, get the rest they need are life-changing.”
Together We Can Change Lives
To conduct research that helps Canadians address arthritis challenges, we need your support.
Higher quality of life starts with you.
It takes a village.
Drive research forward.
Arthritis Research Canada
Canada’s Leader in Arthritis Research
Canada’s Leader in Arthritis Research
Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research organization in North America. We conduct research from coast to coast with centres in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
A Diverse Team
A Diverse Team
Our team of 100+ scientists includes experts in the following disciplines: rheumatology, orthopedics, physiotherapy, kinesiology, occupational therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation science, public health, epidemiology, health psychology and more.
Affiliated with 10 Universities
Affiliated with 10 Universities
Our scientists are affiliated with the following universities: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Calgary, University of Alberta, Western University, Université Laval, McGill University, Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke and Dalhousie University.
Real Research. Real People. Real Answers.
Help millions thrive with arthritis.
Real Research.
Real People.
Real Answers.
Help millions thrive with arthritis.
