2025 Spotlight on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is complex, painful, and affects far more than joints. In this Researcher Spotlight Webinar from the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF), leading scientists and a patient partner break down the latest discoveries shaping the future of care. In this session, you’ll learn: • What fuels inflammation in RA and why it can be so hard to control • How failures in clearing dying cells may trigger persistent inflammation (Dr. Sanja Arandjelovic) • How changes in immune cell gene activity may drive disease pathways (Dr. Deborah Winter) • An accessible overview of RA symptoms, mechanisms, and current therapies (Dr. Renuka Nayak) • A patient partner’s lived experience managing RA day to day • Audience Q&A featuring expert insights Whether you’re living with RA, newly diagnosed, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers clear explanations, up-to-date research, and hope for more targeted treatments on the horizon. 🔗 Learn more about ANRF’s work https://CureArthritis.org 🔔 Stay connected Subscribe for more webinars, researcher stories, and breakthroughs in autoimmune and inflammatory disease research.