THE RHEUMLAB

By the Rheumatology Research Foundation

Creating a better tomorrow for the rheumatology community through research, funding and support.

Discover personalized rheumatic disease resources

Patient and Caregiver Resources

Explore the latest research, answers to common questions, explanations of complex terms and more

Clinicians and Professionals Resources

Download printable materials to display and share with your patients.
Meet our Foundation advocates, the Rheum Champions
Liv Loo
Jodie Young
Afshin Bhimani
Chelsea Flores
Meet Our Rheum Champions

Learn about the research process and browse our active research projects

Active Projects

Awards

Ankylosing Spondylitis
1
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
3
Axial Spondyloarthritis
2
Basic Mechanisms of Disease
30
COVID-19
4
Giant Cell Arteritis
2
Gout
3
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
2
Inflammatory Arthritis
7
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
1
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
9
Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
4
Kawasaki Disease
1
Lupus Nephritis
4
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
1
Osteoarthritis
13
Pain
3
Polymyalgia rheumatica
1
Psoriatic Arthritis
5
Racial/Ethnic Disparities
1
Rheumatoid Arthritis
35
Scleroderma
5
Sjögren’s Syndrome
1
Spondyloarthritis
3
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
30
Systemic Sclerosis
8
Telehealth
6
Vasculitis
3

Our Funding in Action

We are the largest private funding source for rheumatology research & training in the U.S.

4,690
Awards Funded
$232M
Amount Funded

Members from across the rheumatology community share their perspectives

Video Series: Connecting the Dots

Video Series: Meet the Investigator

Video Series: Clinician Chats
All Videos

How does the Foundation fund rheumatology research?

Recruitment
$2M

We work to fill the gaps in rheumatologic care and ensure medical professionals continue to enter the rheumatology field.

Education and Training
$10M

Building a strong rheumatology workforce begins with educational opportunities. Our funding supports crucial training programs for rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals.

Career Development Research
$24M

Our Career Development Research Awards fund young investigators and their vital research into rheumatic diseases.

Innovative Research
$20M

Supporting innovative research is key for improved patient care and new insights into rheumatic diseases.

Rheumatology research in the news

Could Targeting Metabolism Treat Blood Clots in Antiphospholipid Syndrome?

APPs’ Evolving Role in the Field of Rheumatology

Bridging the Gap Between Research and Patient Impact
All Articles

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