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VISION: 

The ultimate goal of the Conference is to meet the needs and alleviate the suffering of people with inflammatory joint diseases. The Conference will focus on rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis and spondyloarthritis.

OBJECTIVES:

• To provide an opportunity for the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis, the Canadian Arthritis Network and The Arthritis Society to consult with consumers, policy makers, public agencies, national and international researchers and industry regarding priority national research themes that can lead to improved identification, understanding and management of early inflammatory arthritis
• To educate multiple stakeholders on the scope of current research in inflammatory joint diseases in Canada and globally
• To develop the Canadian research agenda in inflammatory joint diseases 
• To identify the unique qualities, opportunities and resources that offer Canada a strategic niche in the global scene of arthritis research

CONFERENCE HOSTS:

• The Arthritis Society
• Canadian Arthritis Network of the Networks of Centres of Excellence 
• Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis, CIHR