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gifts and bequests are very important in assisting us to maintain the research
program into arthritis and osteoporosis.
Arthritis NSW is committed to providing funds
and support for research into finding a cure and/or
a new medicine that will help relieve the effects
of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
In the last couple of years our total budget for
research has been more than $100,000 annually.
Branches Scholarship
This is a yearly scholarship of $25,000 allocated
to medical and science graduates to undertake studies
into arthritis and related disorders at recognized
universities.
The money is raised by the collective effort
of all of the 50 Branches of Arthritis NSW
conducting
activities to raise money.
Click here to read the current Branches Scholarship
report.
 Westmead and Liverpool Rheumatology Units
Arthritis NSW has a working partnership with these
two units and supports them with funding for research
being conducted into Rheumatology. Associate Professor
Nick Manolios is currently conducting research
into basic cell
anatomy in order to explore the possibilities of
how a new medicine can be formulated to change
the way individual cells react in arthritis.
Research Projects
Arthritis NSW with support from the Independent Order of Oddfellows, is pleased to support a 2 year rheumatoid arthritis research study being undertaken by Dr Tanya Covic from the University of Western Sydney. The study entitled Motherhood Choices, a decision aid for women with rheumatoid arthritis is looking at issues faced by women with rheumatoid arthritis who are contemplating pregnancy and childbirth.
The research will address a significant gap in current knowledge about this area.
If you would like to participate in the study or would like more information please click here.
Moving On: A self-management program for people with a chronic illness
Arthritis NSW is currently involved in the evaluation of a brand new self-management program. The program, Moving On, has been developed by Arthritis NSW and NPS for people with any form of chronic condition. The evaluation of Moving On is being led by the Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity at the University of New South Wales. The study will be run in selected areas in the Sydney Metropolitan region and looks at the effectiveness of this exciting new program in helping people with chronic conditions make lasting changes in their life.
If you would like to participate in the study or would like more information call 1800 332 131 or email movingon@arthritisnsw.org.au
Further arthritis and musculoskeletal research
information
Arthritis
Australia Research (external link)
National
Health Medical Research Council of Australia (external link)
The National Center for Monitoring Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions (external link)
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