Our final Researcher Spotlight session is next Wednesday, and there’s still time to save your spot! Psoriatic arthritis can look different from one person to the next, and researchers are working to make diagnosis and treatment more precise. Join Dr. Anna Costello (CHOP) and Dr. Sakeen Kashem (UCSF) to hear the latest on the immune pathways behind the disease and how that science is shaping more personalized care. Wednesday, October 28 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET Free to attend, with a live Q&A. All registrants receive the recording. Register here: bit.ly/RSWSPSA26

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 Don’t miss it. Save your spot: ow.ly/fSwf50ZV3wH

This #WorldArthritisDay, 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 #WorldArthritisDay, stand with us for a future beyond arthritis. Learn more at curearthritis.org

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: ow.ly/Fgnt50ZV3ja

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: ow.ly/3Lhv50ZV3LA

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 Save your spot: ow.ly/6jSu50ZV31U

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: bit.ly/RSWSOA26

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: bit.ly/RSWSOA26

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: ow.ly/4pBs50ZO1HO

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: ow.ly/EWXe50ZO1y8

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 Save your spot: ow.ly/wpYn50ZLtBy

What’s happening inside the kidneys during lupus? ANRF Scholar Dr. Paul Hoover and his colleagues are getting closer to an answer. By mapping kidney and blood cells from people living with lupus nephritis, they identified specific immune cells linked to disease activity and kidney scarring. This work could help researchers find new ways to protect kidney function before lasting damage occurs. Read the research: ow.ly/o2X850ZHNpq

ANRF’s fall webinar series is underway! While you wait for the next conversation, catch up on one of our recent favorites: Beneath the Surface: How Weight and Inflammation Are Connected. Explore the science behind weight, inflammation, autoimmune disease, and what GLP-1 medications could mean for joint health. Watch the webinar and catch up on the conversation: ow.ly/NgP550ZHNkV

UP NEXT: What’s really happening inside the joint during rheumatoid arthritis? The science is advancing quickly—and new discoveries are changing how we think about treating RA. On September 16, Dr. Melanie Smith and Dr. Rebecca Blank will explore the immune mechanisms driving joint inflammation and what they could reveal about the future of treatment. September 16, 2026 | 3 PM ET Save your spot: ow.ly/oiWx50ZHN80

HAPPENING TODAY: What triggers a lupus flare? More than 200,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with lupus each year—and researchers are working to understand why flares happen and how to better predict them. Today, Dr. Kristen Mengwasser and Dr. Paul Hoover will explore the immune drivers behind lupus and how new discoveries could lead to earlier detection and more targeted treatment. Today | September 2, 2026 | 12 PM ET There’s still time to join us. Save your spot: ow.ly/haIm50ZHiiv

Nearly 9 in 10 people with lupus experience flares. But what triggers them—and could understanding the immune system help us see them coming? Dr. Kristen Mengwasser and Dr. Paul Hoover are exploring the science behind lupus flares and what it could mean for earlier detection and more targeted treatment. September 2, 2026 | 12 PM ET Don’t miss the latest discoveries. Save your spot: ow.ly/IImx50ZHhVF

Your legacy can help shape what comes next. This Make A Will Month, consider leaving a gift to ANRF in your will. Your generosity can help give promising researchers the support they need to pursue new answers for people living with arthritis and autoimmune disease. Plan your legacy. Power the next breakthrough. Learn more: ow.ly/ZC5U50ZFJTC #MakeAWillMonth #PlannedGiving #LegacyGiving

Lupus flares can seem impossible to predict—but what if we could better understand what sets them in motion? Dr. Kristen Mengwasser (UCSF) and Dr. Paul Hoover (Brigham and Women’s Hospital) explore the immune drivers behind lupus and how new discoveries could lead to earlier detection and more targeted treatment. Sep 2, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET Save your spot: ow.ly/mi1K50ZFJIy