Affiliations
Our ARIA researchers are
proudly affiliated with the following organizations.
The University
of South Florida, Health Sciences Center
hsc.usf.edu
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American College of Sports Medicine
http://www.acsm.org
The American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.
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The
Osteoarthritis Research Society International
(OARSI)
www.oarsi.org
The OsteoArthritis
Research Society International (OARSI)
was convened in 1990 (then Osteoarthritis
Research Society) to promote and encourage
fundamental and applied research, and
to disseminate the results of that research
in order to permit better knowledge
of osteoarthritis and of its treatment.
In order to accomplish this goal, OARSI
sponsors yearly conferences and/or workshops;
an academically superb journal, Osteoarthritis
and Cartilage; a newsletter covering
Society business as well as medical
and research developments; and important
committees, such as the Osteoarthritis
Clinical Trials Design Task Force.
OARSI members - physicians, researchers,
and other health industry personnel
from around the world who have an interest
in bone, synovium and cartilage - are
integral to spreading the concepts,
hypotheses and developments concerning
osteoarthritis among the international
rheumatology community. This includes
defining common criteria to assess activity
of products on joints and osteoarthritis
as well as encouraging dialogue with
health administrators and authorities
in order to prepare protocols and define
common criteria.
A number of aspects led to the formation
of OARSI. For instance, the increase
in life-span around the world has resulted
in osteoarthritis becoming more prevalent.
In recent years, both clinical and basic
research in osteoarthritis has increased,
and osteoarthritis has become the leading
reason of physical consultation in Europe.
Nevertheless, most rheumatic disease
societies around the world focus on
conditions other than osteoarthritis
and few osteoarthritis abstracts are
presented at rheumatology meetings.
Osteoarthritis is the most common articular
rheumatic disease, yet no previous organization
specifically addressed its fundamental,
clinical and pharmacologic aspects.
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American Academy
of Orthopedic Surgeons
www.aaos.org/
The American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides education
and practice management services for orthopaedic
surgeons and allied health professionals.
The Academy also serves as an advocate
for improved patient care and informs
the public about the science of orthopaedics.
Founded at Northwestern University as
a not-for-profit organization in 1933,
the Academy has grown from a small organization
serving less than 500 members to the world's
largest medical association of musculoskeletal
specialists. The Academy now serves about
24,000 members internationally.
Members of the Academy,
called fellows, are orthopaedists concerned
with the diagnosis, care, and treatment
of musculoskeletal disorders. The orthopaedist's
scope of practice includes disorders of
the body's bones, joints, ligaments, muscles,
and tendons. Fellows have completed four
years of medical school and at least five
years of an approved "residency" in orthopaedics.
In addition, they must pass a comprehensive
oral and written examination, be certified
by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery,
and submit to stringent membership review
processes prior to admittance to the Academy.
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The Association
of Rheumatology Health Professionals, a
division of the American College of Rheumatology
www.rheumatology.org/arhp/about.asp?aud=rhp
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
is the professional organization of rheumatologists
and associated health professionals who
share a dedication to healing, preventing
disability, and curing the more than 100
types of arthritis and related disabling
and sometimes fatal disorders of the joints,
muscles, and bones. Members include practicing
physicians, research scientists, nurses,
physical and occupational therapists,
psychologists, and social workers.
The ACR provides professional education
for its members through several venues.
The Annual Scientific Meeting, held each
fall, is the premier scientific meeting
devoted to the rheumatic diseases. This
meeting draws thousands of rheumatologists
and arthritis health professionals from
around the world. A winter rheumatology
symposium, spring clinical meetings, and
other topical conferences round out the
ACR's educational offerings.
The ACR publishes Arthritis & Rheumatism,
the premier scientific journal for research
in the rheumatic diseases. Arthritis Care
and Research is published by the Association
of Rheumatology Health Professionals,
a division of the ACR. This journal focuses
on the health services and clinical aspects
of rheumatology.
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www.ors.org
The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS)
was founded in 1954 and incorporated as
a non-profit organization in 1982. The
purposes of the ORS are to promote, support,
develop and encourage research in orthopaedic
surgery, musculoskeletal diseases, musculoskeletal
injuries and disciplines related thereto;
to provide, encourage, develop and sponsor
educational activities related to the
foregoing; and to provide forums for dissemination
of knowledge in these fields. The intent
of these efforts is to improve the care
of patients with musculoskeletal diseases
and injuries. The Society has approximately
1,700 members.
Activities of the Society to serve its
stated purposes include an Annual Meeting
and publication of the Journal of Orthopaedic
Research in which the musculoskeletal
community communicates the current state
of orthopaedic research.
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Florida Arthritis
Partnership
www.doh.state.fl.us/family/arthritis/partnership/partnership.html
The mission of the Florida Arthritis Partnership
(FLAP) is to encourage and promote the
combined efforts of dedicated, skilled
individuals and organizations to reduce
the growing burden of arthritis on Floridians
of all ages, their families and communities.
FLAP is co-sponsored by the Florida Department
of Health, Arthritis Prevention & Education
Program, funded by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, and the Arthritis
Foundation, Florida Chapter.
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