Research

What are we learning from arthritis research?

Canada is a global leader in arthritis research, leading the way to a hopeful future that has a cure for arthritis. The dedicated team at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada (ARC) continues to lead cutting edge arthritis research, bringing us one step closer to a cure.

Until a cure is found, the sustained research efforts are the reason people living with arthritis now have many treatment options – including surgery and medication – to manage their condition. These treatments, however, are not for everyone: treatments can stop being effective and there can be side effects. Additionally, not all people can access the treatments they need.

The Arthritis Broadcast Network (ABN) posts the latest news about breakthrough research, treatments, and lifestyle coverage about arthritis, growing the information bank and giving arthritis a voice.

Yet, more must be done.

Arthritis affects 16% of the Canadian population—more than diabetes, cancer, heart disease, asthma or spinal cord trauma, each independently. Yet, arthritis receives much less research funding than many other chronic diseases.

More funding for arthritis research is critical for researchers to better understand how to prevent, treat and find a cure for arthritis. Learn more about how you can help advance arthritis research and find a cure.