Arthritis National Research Foundation

10/13/2026

Tomorrow!

Hear the latest from Dr. Laura Polivka and Dr. Brian Skaug as they explore where scleroderma research is going next.

October 14, 2026 | 12 PM ET

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10/12/2026

This World Arthritis Day, let’s look beyond what we can see.

Arthritis is more than joint pain. For millions of people, it affects how they move, work, connect, and experience everyday life.

At the Arthritis National Research Foundation, we’re supporting the scientists working to change that. By funding promising researchers and advancing our understanding of arthritis and related autoimmune diseases, we’re helping move research forward and bringing us closer to better treatments and, one day, a cure.

Because behind every discovery is the possibility of a better tomorrow.

This World Arthritis Day, stand with us for a future beyond arthritis.

Learn more at curearthritis.org

10/10/2026

What are researchers learning about what drives scleroderma?

New discoveries are helping scientists better understand the disease and uncover potential paths toward more targeted care.

Dr. Laura Polivka and Dr. Brian Skaug will break down the latest research and what it could mean for the next generation of scleroderma treatment.

October 14, 2026 | 12 PM ET

Join us and hear what’s next:
https://ow.ly/qxxl50ZV3j9

10/09/2026

What if understanding autoimmune disease starts with looking at it one cell at a time?

ANRF-supported researchers are taking a closer look at the individual cells involved in autoimmune disease—uncovering how they behave, interact, and contribute to inflammation.

The more we understand what’s happening at the cellular level, the closer we get to more precise ways to treat disease.

One cell at a time, research is bringing us closer to better answers.

Read about the latest research:

Researchers are searching for the harmful immune cells in arthritis. See how two ANRF Scholars are tracing damage in the lungs and joints to its source.

10/07/2026

Scleroderma can reach far beyond the skin.

It can affect blood vessels, internal organs, and much more. But researchers are uncovering new clues about what drives the disease—and those discoveries could change how it’s treated.

Join Dr. Laura Polivka and Dr. Brian Skaug for a look at where scleroderma research is headed and what it could mean for the future of care.

October 14, 2026 | 12 PM ET

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Meet the GranteesThis year marks the largest investment and most grantees in ANRF’s history! Meet the cohort and learn more about their breakthrough work in arthritis and autoimmune disease.Explore This Year’s CohortThe 2026 Impact Report is here!Learn about all of the outcomes your support make...

09/30/2026

Today's the day! Our Osteoarthritis Research Spotlight goes live at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.

Join Dr. Jean Liew (Boston University) and Dr. Kelsey Collins (UCSF) for the latest on joint health, prevention, and what's next in OA care. Free to attend, with a live Q&A.

Still time to register: https://bit.ly/RSWSOA26

09/28/2026

This Wednesday, we're turning the Researcher Spotlight Webinar Series to osteoarthritis, and there's still time to save your spot!

Join Dr. Jean Liew (Boston University) and Dr. Kelsey Collins (UCSF) for the latest in OA joint degeneration and what's coming next in prevention and care. Bring your questions to the live Q&A, and all registrants will receive the recording.

Wednesday, September 30
12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

Register here: https://bit.ly/RSWSOA26

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and new research is reshaping how we think about slowing its progression. Dr. Jean Liew (Boston University) and Dr. Kelsey Collins (UCSF) share their latest findings on the biology behind joint degeneration and what's coming next in prevention and...

09/18/2026

What if we could teach the immune system to stop attacking the body—and restore its natural balance?

That’s the question driving new research into autoimmune disease.

ANRF-supported researchers are exploring how the immune system’s built-in safeguards break down and whether restoring those safeguards could lead to more precise, lasting treatments.

The goal isn’t simply to quiet the immune system. It’s to understand how to help it work the way it’s supposed to.

Read about the latest research:

For decades, treatments for autoimmune disease have focused on calming an immune system that is attacking the body instead of protecting it. These therapies have transformed countless lives, but they also raise an important question: What if, instead of simply suppressing the immune system, scientis...

09/16/2026

HAPPENING TODAY: The future of RA treatment starts with understanding inflammation.

What’s happening inside the joint when RA takes hold? Researchers are uncovering new clues about the immune mechanisms driving inflammation—and how those insights could shape the next generation of treatments.

Join Dr. Melanie Smith and Dr. Rebecca Blank for a closer look at the latest RA research and where the science is headed.

Today | September 16, 2026 | 3 PM ET

Register for the webinar:
https://ow.ly/c86U50ZO1y6

09/10/2026

What if understanding the immune system could change how we treat RA?

Researchers are uncovering new insights into what drives inflammation inside the joint—and those discoveries could help shape the next generation of RA treatments.

Join Dr. Melanie Smith and Dr. Rebecca Blank on September 16 for a look at where the science is headed and what these findings could mean for the future of care.

September 16, 2026 | 3 PM ET

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The science on what happens inside the joint during RA is advancing quickly, and it's changing how clinicians think about treatment. Dr. Melanie Smith (Hospital for Special Surgery) and Dr. Rebecca Blank (NYU) share their latest research on the immune mechanisms driving joint inflammation and where....