Members of the integrated Scientific and Medical Committee (ISMAC) provide expert advice to the Chief Science Officer on strategic directions and priorities for the Arthritis Society's research, information, support tools and resources. ISMAC members provide scientific, clinical, and knowledge translation expertise, as well as consumer perspectives to support best practices across the spectrum of research pillars, resource allocation, partnerships, advocacy, and input into the review of the performance of the Arthritis Society Canada's mission impacts.