Arthritis: Arth' meaning joint, 'itis' meaning inflammation, prevents normal use of joints as a result of damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear, and muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff joints. Types: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid, Fibromyalgia and Gout.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Week 3: Research In Action

   "Greater understanding of what causes these diseases and how they progress will inevitably lead to improved treatments and, ultimately, cures.

The Arthritis Society has been the largest non-government funder of basic and applied arthritis research (more than $170M), which has led to significant breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatments, and care of patients with arthritis.

This year, The Arthritis Society continues to invest $4.4 million towards our Research and Career Development Program and regional research initiatives."  
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- The Arthritis Society

Department

Total Investment:
Arthritis Centres
Arthritis Centres are funded to supplement and leverage resources at medical schools and to increase the profile of arthritis within universities.

$300,000
Canadian Arthritis Network
The Network allows young arthritis researchers to access and acquire combined expertise in basic science, clinical research, product service and development, and industrial partnering.

$500,000
Clinician Teacher/Educators
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.

$180,000
Investigators
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.

$408,090
Distinguished Senior
Research Investigators
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.

$171,500
National Research Initiatives
These National Research Initiatives are intended to support multi/trans-disciplinary teams of investigators who are tackling comprehensive questions relating to various priorities of arthritis research.

$539,881
Research Projects
Projects are funded to search for better treatments and solutions to prevent the disease for future generations.

$825,000
Research and Training Centres

$920,000
UCB Pharma/Canadian Rheumatology Association/
The Arthritis Society Rheumatology Postgraduate Fellowship
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
Pharma 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.
$240,000
Other Funding and Investment
The Arthritis Society provides funds to support other arthritis research initiatives across Canada, through The Arthritis Society/Arthritis Health Professions Association Award, and the Arthritis Community Research Evaluation Unit.
$125,000

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