Dr. John Esdaile is Professor and Head, Division of Rheumatology Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia. He is an internationally respected rheumatologist who spearheaded the creation of the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada. This program provides the listener with an overview of arthritis research, including the following topics: What is arthritis research and who benefits from it. Where arthritis research is conducted in Canada. The need for increased funding for arthritis research. Latest arthritis research developments in the following areas: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus.