ROAR 2018
Reaching Out with Arthritis Research - Public ForumPrevent. Thrive. Find answers.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in Reaching Out with Arthritis Research (ROAR) 2018. If you couldn’t attend the public education forum in-person of via live webcast, don’t worry. Presentation videos are now available! Please click the links below to watch our six presenters talk about arthritis prevention, treatment, research and more.
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Speakers and Presentation Descriptions
Dr. Mark Harrison, Affiliate Scientist, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia | Scientist, Centre for Health Evaluation & Outcome Sciences
Preventing arthritis: Would you if you could?
Dr. Mary De Vera, Research Scientist of Pharmacoepidemiology, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia | Canada Research Chair in Medication Adherence, Utilization, and Outcomes | Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar
Arthritis medication & pregnancy: Is it safe?
Dr. Nick Bansback, Research Scientist of Health Economics, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia | Scientist, Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (CHEOS), Providence Health Research Institute
Fork in the road: Contemplating surgery
Dr. Michael Hunt, Affiliate Scientist, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy | Director, Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory, University of British Columbia
Canes, orthotics & footwear: How do they work?
Dr. Catherine Backman, Senior Scientist of Rehabilitation, PhD, Reg. OT(BC), FCAOT
Professor, Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia | Affiliated Researcher, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Moving from “What’s the matter?” to “What matters”
Dr. John Esdaile, Scientific Director, MD, MPH, FRCPC, FCAHS
Arthritis Research Canada: Transforming lives through research
Panel discussion
Presenters answer questions about arthritis prevention, treatment, research and more.
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