Awareness Month Tribute
This month only, make a gift in honor of someone who has shown up for you — and they'll receive a personal thank you message from ANRF Board member and RA survivor Staci Stringer Betschart.
It's a meaningful way to celebrate the people in your village while fueling the research that's changing lives.
Make Your GiftDon't wait — this opportunity is available this month only.
From disease specific deep dives to learning about how the gut microbiome might impact your arthritis, you’ll want to explore ANRF’s full webinar library. Most presenters featured are previous or current scholars at the top of their field, ready to answer patient questions at the end of each webinar.
Don’t miss the Researcher Spotlight Webinar Series! Click here to view all sessions and save your spot.
CAR-T therapy has transformed cancer treatment — and researchers are now exploring what it could mean for people living with lupus, scleroderma, arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions. Dr. Irene Blanco and Dr. Carrie Richardson of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine break down the science, the early findings, and what’s on the horizon for the autoimmune community. Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb.
Sjögren’s disease is far more than dry eyes and dry mouth — it can affect the nervous system, lungs, kidneys, and more. Dr. Mohammad Haj-Dezfulian and Dr. Rachael Gordon, Director of the UPMC Sjögren’s Center, explore the systemic side of Sjögren’s, where diagnosis gaps most commonly occur, and what the latest guidelines and emerging research mean for patients and providers. Supported by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.
Is there a connection between weight and autoimmune disease — and what does emerging research on GLP-1 therapies mean for people living with arthritis and lupus? Patient advocate Staci Stringer Betschart shares her personal journey, while ANRF Scholars Dr. Anna Helena Jonsson and Dr. Heather Faust break down the science and what it could mean for your care. Sponsored by Eli Lilly.
What fuels inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, and how could science help calm it? In this webinar, Dr. Sanja Arandjelovic and Dr. Deborah Winter share how failures in clearing dying cells and changes in immune cell gene activity may drive RA. Discover how these insights could pave the way for new, more targeted treatments.
Sjögren’s is more than just dry eyes and mouth — it can affect nerves, organs, and often appears alongside lupus or RA. Hear from Dr. Scott Lieberman, Dr. Mohammad Haj Dezfulian, and Dr. Abigail Koppes as they explore how immune attacks begin, why men and women may experience disease differently, and how engineering could help repair autoimmune damage. Presented with the Sjögren’s Foundation.
Conditions like axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis often overlap with other autoimmune diseases, making diagnosis and treatment complex. Dr. Ruth Napier and Dr. Jimin Tan will share how immune pathways and machine learning are revealing hidden links, and what patients should know about these connections.
What if viral infections could spark autoimmune disease? Dr. Tarin Bigley reveals how viral infections may trigger the disease, while Dr. Vanessa Sue Wacleche shows how overactive immune cells damage healthy organs. Together, their work uncovers why lupus begins, and how early detection and targeted treatments could change the future.
Leading scientists share the latest discoveries in osteoarthritis research—from the biology of joint degeneration to emerging strategies for earlier diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
