The focal points for Canada's treatment and research programs are the Arthritis Centres (AC), located in all academic rheumatology divisions in Canadian medical schools, including accredited paediatric rheumatology centres. These Centres provide exemplary patient care, high standards of graduate and undergraduate teaching, and excellent opportunities for clinical and basic science research. More...
The Arthritis Society has made a commitment to the Canadian Arthritis Network to assist in the training of young investigators: Graduate Students, Research Fellows, and Research Scholars. The Network allows young arthritis researchers to access and acquire combined expertise in basic science, clinical research, product service and development, and industrial partnering. Trainees can collaborate with leading investigators in a networked environment, exposing them to the broad diversity of scientific disciplines involved in arthritis research. More...
We want to encourage medical students to choose rheumatology as their future specialty. One way to do this is to expose them to charismatic teachers — people who will be mentors, positive role models and capable of motivating students to choose rheumatology as a career. The role of the Clinician Teacher/Educator is to increase the profile of rheumatology within undergraduate and postgraduate medical school curricula in order to enhance recruitment of physicians into rheumatology training programs and eventual placement in academic Arthritis Centres and community practice in Canada. More...
The Arthritis Society gives this award to individuals who have now become established investigators, with a strong track record in obtaining independent operating grants from granting agencies. These individuals are now responsible for supervising PhD students (research fellows) in addition to conducting their own independent research in academic centres throughout Canada and have developed a reputation for excellence in research. More...
This most senior of The Arthritis Society's salary awards, is granted only under exceptional circumstances and provides salary support for mid-career individuals. These Investigators have international reputations for excellence, have made outstanding contributions to arthritis research, and have demonstrated leadership in helping The Society achieve its objectives. These individuals ensure that there is a strong mentoring environment for trainees and the arthritis leaders of the future. More...
Projects are funded to search for better treatments and solutions to prevent the disease for future generations. More...
In an effort to support and nurture the number of rheumatology fellows in Canada, as well as to attract future medical students into the therapeutic area, UCB Canada Inc. has recently partnered with the Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) and The Arthritis Society (The Society) to introduce the Postgraduate Rheumatology Fellowship Award Program. These awards will provide complete funding over the course of two years to clinical or clinical research trainees who are completing a fellowship in rheumatology. More...
The Arthritis Society provides funds to support other arthritis research initiatives across Canada, through The Arthritis Society/Arthritis Health Professions Association Award, the Arthritis Community Research Evaluation Unit (ACREU) - the primary source for reliable data on arthritis in Canada - and the Canadian Alliance of Pediatric Rheumatology Investigators (CAPRI). More...
In addition to the funds allocated through the national peer-reviewed Research and Career Development program, The Society has also made significant investments in establishing endowed Chairs. Research Chairs bring a higher profile to arthritis research across the country, drawing an increasing number of professionals to the subject - and improving not only arthritis research, but ultimately care and treatment for people living with arthritis. More...
The Arthritis Society provides leadership and funding for research, advocacy and solutions to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by arthritis.
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