Quarterly newsletter providing information on the latest advances made by Arthritis Foundation-funded researchers, highlights of our grant program and profiles of funded scientists.

Summer 2013

Crowdsourcing RA Treatment Possibilities

Crowdsourcing, the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of people, is a relatively new approach to solving problem. With today's technology, it is easier to apply crowdsourcing to more and more complex problems-like improving the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Learn more.

Bio Convention Highlights Patient Advocacy Groups

The Arthritis Foundation’s chief mission officer, Dr. Jennifer Griffiths, was on hand at this year’s BIO International Convention, held April 22-25 in Chicago, in an effort to build strong partnerships with other patient advocate groups and showcase all that the Arthritis Foundation does to bring a voice to people living with arthritis.  Learn more.

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Arthritis Research in the News

• Two Biologic Drugs Prove Similarly Effective
• Most Adults with Arthritis Don't Walk Enough
• Researchers Identify Factors That Influence Joint Surgery Success

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