Research advisory groups

Our research advisory groups unite specialist researchers, people with lived experience of arthritis and health professionals with one common goal - to highlight the research that is needed to push back against arthritis. Read more about the groups below.

Adult inflammatory arthritis

The Adult Inflammatory Arthritis Research Advisory Group aim to create a future where people with arthritis have access to more personalised and effective treatments.

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases

The Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases Research Advisory Group aims to listen to the unmet needs of people living with autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

Musculoskeletal disorders

The Musculoskeletal Disorders Research Advisory Group works to improve the quality and impact of research to develop our understanding of MSK disorders. It aims to communicate the need for research with organisations that fund or influence MSK research. Including osteoarthritis, gout, musculoskeletal pain and osteoporosis.

Paediatric rheumatology

The Paediatric Rheumatology Clinical Studies Group aims to make real headway in the fight against arthritis and other rheumatic diseases in children and young people. It does this by strengthening research, identifying areas for development, and providing expert advice for researchers to produce high-quality research.