Arthritis National Research Foundation

06/01/2026

This is what Arthritis and Lupus Awareness Month is all about. 💙

Whether you joined us for a webinar, downloaded a fact sheet, shared a post, or squeezed in a weekend workout — every action you took this month helped someone living with arthritis or lupus feel a little more seen. And that matters more than you know.

We asked ANRF Scholar Dr. Nikhil Jiwrajka from the University of Pennsylvania to share a few words with the people who made this month possible. This one's for you.

There's still time to close out May with a gift that keeps this science moving forward 👉 bit.ly/ANRFALAM26

05/30/2026

Take your weekend reset one step further!

Flow through progressive Pilates exercises with Denise to strengthen your body and release tension.

Session 4: Progressive Pilates
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05/29/2026

Psoriatic arthritis affects an estimated 2.25 million Americans — and it's more than a skin condition.

PsA is a chronic autoimmune disease that damages joints, tendons, and ligaments, often alongside psoriasis. Symptoms like joint pain, swelling, fatigue, and nail changes can come and go — and they're not always easy to see from the outside.

This Arthritis and Lupus Awareness Month, we're sharing the information that helps people feel seen and supported. Learn more about PsA at the link below.

curearthritis.org/psoriatic-arthritis

UNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS Psoriatic Arthritis UNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS What is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriatic Arthritis is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disease. Normally, the immune system fights infections, but in autoimmune diseases, it attacks a person’s own body. In psoriatic arthritis, the i...

05/28/2026

Today's the day!

The Bigger Picture is happening TODAY at 3 PM ET — and there's still time to grab your spot. We'll be talking about CAR-T therapy and what it could mean for people living with arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune conditions.

TODAY | 12:00 PM ET | Free

Register now— all registrants get the recording: https://bit.ly/ANRF-TBP

If you're living with an autoimmune disease, you know that managing it often means staying one step ahead — tracking symptoms, navigating treatments, and trying to understand a medical landscape that's constantly changing. CAR-T cell therapy is one of the most exciting developments in autoimmune r...

05/27/2026

In our latest episode of In the Rheum, Dr. Timothy Niewold — rheumatologist, physician-scientist, and Buddhist priest — joins host Emily Stormoen to talk about the very real science behind stress and inflammation, and what mindfulness might actually do for people living with chronic disease.

This one is for anyone who has ever felt like stress makes everything worse, wants to know the science behind it, and what to do about it.

Listen now:
https://ow.ly/6C7N50Z4eq2

In the Rheum · Episode

05/26/2026

We're closing out our webinars for Arthritis and Lupus Awareness Month with our biggest conversation yet.

The Bigger Picture: CAR-T Therapy and the Future of Autoimmune Care is a free webinar designed for patients and caregivers who want to understand one of the most exciting frontiers in autoimmune research.

Whether you're newly curious or have been following CAR-T breakthroughs for a while, this one is for you.

Thursday, May 28 | 12:00 PM ET | Free
Register here: https://ow.ly/nTLo50Z4efh

05/26/2026

Meet Dr. Ayano Kohlgruber — an ANRF-funded researcher at Boston Children's Hospital asking bold questions about how immune cells communicate and what happens when those signals go wrong in autoimmune disease.

In 60 seconds, she takes us beyond the science and gives us a glimpse of the person behind the progress.

Watch here:
https://ow.ly/vElz50Z4e47

Meet Dr. Ayano Kohlgruber — an ANRF-funded researcher and Assistant Professor in the Division of Immunology at Boston Children's Hospital.In this Beyond the ...

05/25/2026

This One-Pan Balsamic Chicken with Root Vegetables is AIP-approved, packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, and ready in under 40 minutes.

Sweet potato, parsnip, carrots, and chicken thighs roasted together in a balsamic herb marinade — the kind of nourishing meal that actually feels like a treat.

Get the full recipe at the link:
https://ow.ly/AwEs50Z2ms7

This one-pan balsamic chicken and vegetable dish is AIP approved and and full of flavor!