
Join us ONLINE for the VIRTUAL Canadian Arthritis Research Conference (CARC) on February 16 & 17, 2021.
The Arthritis Society, Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) and CIHR-IMHA, are proud to bring together researchers, clinicians and individuals living with arthritis to explore perspectives, advance knowledge and enhance Canadian leadership in the world of arthritis and rheumatic diseases.
Building on the success of the 2020 conference, we are assembling experts and stakeholders to further advance research in the areas of arthritis and rheumatic diseases to better the health of Canadians. The overarching goal is to improve the health of those living with arthritis.
CARC 2021 provides two days of quality content relating to both osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis. In addition to keynote and invited presentations, CARC 2021 provides a forum for investigators to share original research.
Updated: Researchers in all areas of RA and OA are welcomed to submit their abstracts by January 22, 2021 for poster presentations and are asked to ensure they have also registered for the conference. The top eight abstract submissions will be invited to speak at the Canadian Arthritis Research Conference on February 16-17, 2021. In addition, this year’s conference will include an Original Research Presentation Day on February 5, 2021 where researchers who have submitted an abstract will be invited to give a 10-minute presentation on their original research. This Original Research Day will be an opportunity to foster collaboration and facilitate knowledge translation among the arthritis research community.
This is an opportunity for knowledge exchange for a variety of stakeholders including primary care providers, allied healthcare providers, researchers, policy-makers, community partners, and individuals with lived experience over a two-day virtual conference.
Objectives
- Bring together national and international leaders, knowledge-users, and individuals with lived experience to strengthen our capacity to develop and disseminate strategies for improved care across the arthritis and rheumatic disease spectrum.
- Identify emerging areas in research and clinical practice centered on arthritis and rheumatic conditions affecting patients across their lifespan.
- Delineate strategies to address gaps in research and clinical practice for arthritis and rheumatic diseases.
- Promote networking among clinicians, scientists, policy-makers and individuals with lived experience, facilitating translation of knowledge that will ultimately improve the health of Canadians.
Any questions or comments can be directed to IMHA-IALA@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Please also consider attending The Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) Annual Scientific Meeting, February 24-26, 2021