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Inflammatory Arthritis Research

The Arthritis Foundation’s inflammatory arthritis strategy advances grant programs in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis and gout.

Through strategic investments, the Foundation advances early detection, deepens understanding of disease onset and progression, and supports the development of more effective, personalized treatments that translate scientific discovery into real-world impact. 

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2026 Inflammatory Arthritis Research Summit

Sessions focused on emerging therapies, the role of sex and gender, epigenetic regulation and pain in inflammatory arthritis.

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2025 RA Research Program Awardees

The Arthritis Foundation announces 2025 rheumatoid arthritis research grants.

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Decoding Treatment Failure in Rheumatoid Arthritis 

Kevin Wei, MD, PhD, is exploring how scar-forming cells in the joint may contribute to treatment-resistant RA.

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Tracking the Immune Triggers of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Anna Helena Jonsson, MD, PhD, and Ayano Kohlgruber, PhD, are investigating how a specialized immune cell may drive inflammation and joint damage in RA.

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Trained Immunity and RA Progression

Megan Hanlon, PhD, is exploring how immune-cell “memory” may contribute to rheumatoid arthritis risk.

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Advancing Evidence-Based Solutions for RA

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Program

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Program is advancing targeted solutions to address critical gaps in care, with a focus on treatment-resistant disease and early detection.

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Psoriatic Arthritis Research Program
Driving Interdisciplinary Research in PsA

Psoriatic Arthritis Research Program

The Psoriatic Arthritis Research Program advances the understanding of disease mechanisms, risk factors and treatment, supporting interdisciplinary research to improve outcomes and quality of life for people living with PsA.

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Building Momentum in axSpA Research

Axial Spondyloarthritis Research Program

The Arthritis Foundation’s axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) research program, launching in 2027, will advance research to improve outcomes and quality of life for people living with axSpA.

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Inflammatory Arthritis Research Summit
Shaping the Future of Inflammatory Arthritis Care and Research

Inflammatory Arthritis Research Summit

The Arthritis Foundation’s Inflammatory Arthritis Research Summit brings together thought leaders from across the inflammatory arthritis research community to share and discuss cutting-edge advancements in the field.

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Advancing Arthritis Science

The Arthritis Foundation fuels innovation by offering grant opportunities through open requests for proposals. Join us to explore, collaborate and drive arthritis research forward. 
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Arthritis Research News

2026 Inflammatory Arthritis Research Summit Highlights

The event focused on inflammatory arthritis, including psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis.

Osteoarthritis Research Program

The Arthritis Foundation’s osteoarthritis (OA) research program aims to accelerate the development of effective, evidence-based solutions to improve outcomes for people living with OA.

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Inflammatory Arthritis

For rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory forms of arthritis, we’re supporting new ways of identifying and validating promising biological targets for diagnostics and drug development. 

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Juvenile Arthritis  Research

To help solve the unique challenges of juvenile arthritis (JA), we’re partnering with Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) to expand the CARRA registry and more.

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