Our research achievements

Our research has helped us to make life-changing breakthroughs and improve the lives of millions of people with arthritis. Together we've achieved so much, but there is still more to do.

Anti-TNF the inflammatory arthritis treatment revolution

Major advances, such as anti-TNF therapy and newer biologics, are transforming the treatment of inflammatory arthritis and making a remarkable difference.

Procedure for early osteoarthritis to reduce need for knee replacement

The first cartilage transplantation procedure for knee osteoarthritis is now available on the NHS, reducing pain and delaying the need for joint replacement.

Treating eye inflammation in children with JIA

The SYCAMORE trial identified a life changing treatment option for sight-threatening eye inflammation (uveitis) in children with JIA.

ESCAPE-Pain: exercise to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis

The development and delivery of a programme of education, exercise and self-management has transformed the care of people with hip and knee osteoarthritis.

STarT Back: Targeted treatment for back pain

A personalized approach to treating back pain leads to improved quality of life for people with lower back pain and delivers cost-savings for the NHS.

Reducing miscarriage in women with antiphospholipid syndrome

Treatment with aspirin and heparin reduces the chance of miscarriage in women with antiphospholipid syndrome, enabling women to have healthy pregnancies.

Intensive treatment for inflammatory arthritis

Early, intensive treatment for inflammatory arthritis within 12 weeks of symptom onset has been shown to reduce pain and reduce risk of joint damage.