As the curtains close on another successful ANRF Annual Research Scholar Symposium, we find ourselves reflecting on the wealth of knowledge, insight, and connections shared during this transformative event. From captivating keynote speeches to thought-provoking panel discussions, the symposium delivered the latest discoveries and innovations in arthritis and autoimmune disease research. Highlights and Memorable Moments Throughout the symposium, attendees had the opportunity to delve into a myriad of topics, each shedding light on critical aspects of arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Highlight ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANRF Annual Research Scholar Symposium: Fostering Collaboration and Innovation in Arthritis Research [Irvine, CA – 2/21/2024] – The Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) is proud to announce its upcoming Annual Research Scholar Symposium, Innovation Ignited, scheduled to take place on March 16th at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology. This symposium is a premier gathering for early-career and tenured researchers alike, offering a platform to explore the latest innovations, foster collaboration, and drive advancements in arthritis and autoimmune disease research ..read more

$250K Grants for Early Career Researchers in 2024 – Pioneering 2-year program fuels breakthroughs in Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases The Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) announces the opening of its 2024 grant application process, targeting early-career researchers dedicated to studying arthritis and related autoimmune diseases, including psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Sjogren’s disease, lupus, gout, spondylitis, and more. This marks the inception of ANRF’s inaugural two-year grant, offering $125,000 annually. Application Period: November ..read more

News, updates & more from the Arthritis National Research Foundation News and Updates Announcing the 2023 – 2024 Grant Recipients The Arthritis National Research Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 – 2024 scholar cohort embarking on a journey to revolutionize the understanding and treatment of arthritis and autoimmune diseases. With an unwavering commitment to advancing scientific breakthroughs, ANRF has awarded its largest-ever funding allocation to support groundbre ..read more

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2023 — The Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) announces the 2023 – 2024 scholar cohort embarking on a journey to revolutionize the understanding and treatment of arthritis and autoimmune diseases. With an unwavering commitment to advancing scientific breakthroughs, ANRF has awarded its largest-ever funding allocation to support groundbreaking research. This cohort showcases remarkable achievements, including the pioneering investigation of VEXAS Syndrome, a rare and often fatal disorder. Their proposals received a rigorous re ..read more

By, Cathy Habermann Our middle sister, Cindy, was diagnosed at the age of seven with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Cindy was talented, smart, and a good friend to those who knew her well. Cindy passed away this last June, just 10 days after her 60th birthday. The sudden loss left a big hole in our lives.  Cindy As my oldest sister Karen and I worked to prepare her home for sale, we tried to find good homes for many of Cindy’s hobbies and projects. Cindy was an accomplished vocalist, seamstress, quilter, needle-worker and puzzle maker. A stash of fabric was given to Karen, who runs an af ..read more

ANRF was excited to attend the annual American College of Rheumatology’s societal meeting, ACR Convergence 2022 in Philadelphia! From sessions to posters to the exhibit hall, ANRF FULLY represented all of our supporters with cutting-edge research and more. ANRF Scholars speaking at ACR2022 included: Pui Lee, MD, PhD Heather Faust, PhD Anil Singh, PhD Michael Paley, MD, PhD And many more! ANRF Scientific Advisory Board member, Betty Diamond, MD, was also honored with the American College of Rheumatology Presidential Gold Medal Award. Dr. Diamond is currently head of the Center for Autoimmun ..read more

The ANRF is pleased to announce the opening of the 2023-2024 research grant application process! ANRF is calling on early-career investigators, focusing on areas such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pediatric Rheumatology, Juvenile Arthritis, Lupus, Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Scleroderma, Fibromyalgia, Uveitis, and other related Rheumatic diseases to apply for a grant. This year the Foundation, recognizing the increased costs and demands for scientists, increased the award amount to $125,000 per year, renewable for two years. “Being able to provide early-caree ..read more

ANRF is excited to once again host our Researcher Spotlight Webinar Series starting this fall at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET to offer people with arthritis, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers and more the LATEST science-based information brought to you by experts and thought-leaders discussing topics such as: Rheumatoid Arthritis – October 5th Osteoarthritis – October 12th General Autoimmune/Spondylitis – October 19th Scleroderma – October 26th Lupus – November 2nd To view the full schedule and lineup of experts, CLICK HERE. The post ANRF Researcher Webinar Series Registration Now Ope ..read more

Dr. Charles K.F. Chan, an ANRF grant funded scientist from 2019-21, runs the Laboratory for Rejuvenitive Medicine at Stanford University where he and his team are making significant strides and discoveries focused on stem cell research.  Most recently, Dr. Chan’s work, “Aging of Skeletal Stem Cells” appears in Advances in Geriatric Medicine and Research. Focusing on the importance of skeletal stem cells in aging it says “the prospect of delaying or reversing the effects of aging serves as motivation to understand the systems that generate our bodies. Much progress has been made in recen ..read more