Our research impact
Our research is uncovering new ways to treat, manage and live well with arthritis. And the impact of our research is changing lives. Together we've achieved so much, but there is still more to do.
Arthritis UK's research achievements
Our research funded a clinical trial that provided a new treatment option for uveitis and had a major impact on how young people with arthritis receive care. This is just one of our many research achievements that have positively impacted arthritis care in the UK and worldwide. Find out more about our research breakthroughs.
Arthritis UK research centres of excellence
Arthritis UK research centres of excellence bring together leading scientists, clinicians, engineers and healthcare professionals from universities, hospitals and research institutions across the UK to tackle some of the biggest challenges in arthritis and musculoskeletal health.
Osteoarthritis research
Our research has formed the bedrock of the global push toward personalised osteoarthritis treatments. We have invested over £125m into osteoarthritis research over the last 20 years, making us one of the largest global funders.
A journey to defy arthritis
Why not take part in our research?
Research discovers new things and solves problems by searching for the answers to important questions we don’t know the answers to yet.
Find out how you can help to shape the questions we ask, and how we answer them, or how you can take part in the research itself near where you live.