- Research
For the millions of Americans who have OA, research offers the best hope for permanent relief. The American Arthritis Society is proud to promote:
(1) Osteoarthritis Research: In partnership with the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), the AAS funds OA research projects at leading hospitals around the world.
(2) Scientific Meetings: To encourage quick and efficient sharing of new research findings and treatment techniques among even more physicians, we also support scientific meetings.
(3) Training: Meeting the growing challenge of OA will require more and better-trained joint specialists. That's why the AAS supports efforts to encourage top students to enter the field and help them achieve their research goals.