Rheumatoid arthritis research
The impact of our investment in rheumatoid arthritis research
Our research has revolutionised the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and proven the safety and effectiveness of new drugs.
Our researchers continue to work tirelessly towards new medicines and a cure.
We have invested over £150M in inflammatory arthritis research over the last 20 years.
How our research is improving the lives of people with rheumatoid arthritis
Left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis can lead to significant and permanent damage to a person’s joints, along with chronic pain. This can have far-reaching effects on a person’s quality of life.
Our research has revolutionised treatment for rheumatoid arthritis so that disease remission is now possible for many people. However, these treatments don’t work the same for everyone, and we still don’t have a cure. That is why our researchers are still working hard as they search for the next breakthrough.
Today, millions of people globally can lead a life less limited by their rheumatoid arthritis because of our research leading to the development of anti-TNF treatments.
Anti-TNF treatmentResearchers across the UK are banding together to tackle one of the largest unmet clinical needs in inflammatory arthritis — pain reduction.
TOPPIA consortiumARCADIA brings together leaders in the field of inflammatory arthritis research to answer the important question of ‘When has remission been achieved?’
ARCADIA consortium
Donate today to support our groundbreaking research
It is thanks to the generosity of people living with arthritis that we are able to continue our life-changing work. Donate today as a one-off or monthly donation and your generosity will bring us one step closer to a future free from arthritis.
How our research is helping us better understand rheumatoid arthritis
Our researchers are investigating the potential links between our gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis.
Gut bacteria and RADr Jong looks at the role of the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside bones that makes immune cells, in rheumatoid arthritis.
Bone marrow researchHow our research is helping pave the way for new treatments
The Arthritis UK Centre for Epidemiology hosted registers demonstrating the long-term safety and effectiveness of different medicines for types of inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis UK Centre for Epidemiology Impact ReportArthritis UK researchers in Newcastle are looking at how best to give a new type of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis to patients in the AuToDeCRA-2 study.
AuToDeCRA-2 study
Take part in arthritis research
People like you with lived experience of arthritis are key to bringing real life perspectives to shape arthritis research. When you get involved, you'll work to ensure that the research we fund and support is of the highest quality and based on the needs of people with arthritis.
How our research is helping people manage their rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
How can research help us to understand how diet influences arthritis?
The DESIGNA team aims to understand how diet influences the progression of arthritis by studying molecules in the blood.
The positive impact of a healthy diet
Our research shows how shall changes to our diet can lead to huge benefits for our wellbeing and help us live well with arthritis.
Using data to improve safe prescribing and monitoring of medicines
Our £3m Epidemiology Consortium study is using routinely collected NHS data to explore how often regular monitoring such as blood tests are needed for drugs like methotrexate, whilst maintaining safety.