• Arizona women's basketball coach Adia Barnes and Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois entertain the audience at the 2024 University of Arizona Arthritis Center Bear Down Celebration

  • The Arizona women's basketball team shares a laugh with the audience at the 2024 University of Arizona Arthritis Center Bear Down Celebration

  • University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director C. Kent Kwoh, MD (left) facilitates a panel discussion on climate change and health with Drs. Fariba Donovan, Randy Horwitz, Julia Jernberg and Art Sanders at the 2024 UAAC Symposium

  • Edna Silva, RN, leads 2024 UAAC Symposium participants in the practice of Tai Chi Chuan

  • 2024 UAAC Symposium keynote presenter Dr. Kacey Ernst is joined by Arthritis Center director C. Kent Kwoh, MD. Dr. Ernst presented the topic 'Beyond the Forecast: The Interplay of Climate Change and Health'

  • University of Arizona Arthritis Center Director C. Kent Kwoh, MD shares his research findings at the UArizona Arthritis Center's 'Meet the Researcher's Poster Tour'. Dr. Kwoh is internationally-recognized for his research on knee osteoarthritis.

 

MISSION STATEMENT 

To make a difference in the lives of patients and their families by conducting research ranging from molecules to people, by empowering patients to take charge of their lifestyles, and by educating providers/clinicians and scientists to provide compassionate care through delivery of novel, effective and safer therapies.

Welcome to the University of Arizona Arthritis Center

Message from the Director

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the University of Arizona Arthritis Center. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that one in three adults has some type of arthritis. Our vision is living a life free of arthritis through excellence in research, patient care, education and community outreach. This vision will be achieved through maximizing our abilities, passion and resources.

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