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Mission Statement

To bring trainees affiliated with arthritis-related research together to create a strong Canadian student-based network that will contribute and actively participate to the field of arthritis research. We will accomplish this by: 1) Promotion of networking opportunities through various events 2) Encouragement of effective collaboration 3) Development of professional skills 4) Providing a platform for interaction between trainees and arthritis consumers

Featured Trainee

Name: Rahul Gawri School: McGill University
Supervisors: Dr. Fackson Mwale, Dr. John Antoniou, Dr. Lisbet Haglund
Project Title: Development of an Organ Culture System for Long Term Survival of Intervertebral Disc and Evaluating Regenerative Potential of Link-N Peptide in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
February 12th, 2012 · by admin

The Canadian Arthritis Training Association (CATA) fully supported by the Canadian Arthritis Network (CAN) and The Arthritis Society (TAS) has been actively organizing events for its members, encouraging research, scientific collaboration and networking. In December 2011, CATA Board of Directors met in Montreal to discuss the future direction of CATA, active collaborations with medical students...

January 21st, 2012 · by admin

In partnership with GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (GSK), The Canadian Network for Improved Outcomes in SLE (CaNIOS), and The Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA), The Arthritis Society is pleased to announce the inaugural competition for the GSK-CaNIOS-CRA-TAS fellowship for the 2012-13 granting year. For more information click...

October 17th, 2011 · by admin

In September, CATA sponsored and supported the student research group (SRG) at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto in organizing their 2nd Annual Research Orientation Night. Over 100 students, staff and faculty members attended the orientation with an introduction to research programs and overview of opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.  This was...