Expertise

At the Canadian Arthritis Network (CAN) our most valuable asset is our people. CAN's membership includes some of the world's leading experts in arthritis and bone health research. Whether your interests are in molecular mechanisms of disease, synthetic biomaterials and bioengineering, or adaptive living for chronic disease consumers, CAN has the expertise to complement your R&D needs. Highlights include:

• More than 200 leading scientists and clinicians from close to 50 different institutions across Canada;
• Active discovery and innovation programs in osteoarthritis (OA), inflammatory joint disease (IJD), bioengineering and more;
• Methodological expertise and know-how for R&D in tissue processing and assessment, mechanical testing, imaging, biofluid and biomarker analysis, in vitro drug screening, in vivo studies in small and large animals;
• Experienced operational and scientific management, including a dedicated research management committee whose members bring strong and diverse management expertise;
• A pipeline of highly skilled trainees, with multi-sector, trans-disciplinary and collaborative research experience that are highly adaptable to industry or academic research settings.

CAN has an active partnership program, which includes initiatives with leading private and public organizations in arthritis R&D and policy, and is regularly seeking new partnership and collaborative research opportunities.

If you would like to view a listing of CAN's experts please click here.

To search CAN's database of experts please click here.

If you are interested in learning more about how CAN's expertise could benefit you, or how to partner with CAN, please contact:

Johnathan Riley
Managing Director
P: 416-586-3167