Professor Martin Englund, founder of The Arthritis Portal, has recently been elected and assumed the position of President of the international organization Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI). It is the leading international organization for osteoarthritis research with members from more than 50 different countries.
OARSI regularly holds conferences where research from around the world is presented and discussed. The next scientific conference will be held by OARSI in South Korea in April 2025. Martin will serve as President of OARSI until April 2026.
“I see it as a great honor to lead an organization whose members from around the world conduct research of the highest excellence to, among other things, develop new drugs and other methods for treating osteoarthritis in various joints,” Martin says.
Quick Facts about OARSI
OARSI is the only organization whose purpose is exclusively to promote osteoarthritis research.
Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) is the leading medical organization for promoting the understanding, early detection, treatment, and prevention of osteoarthritis through its dedicated commitment to osteoarthritis research. The passion and focus area for OARSI is osteoarthritis, a disease that affects more than 600 million people worldwide. With more than 30 years of experience contributing to osteoarthritis research, OARSI provides the necessary framework, expert resources, and support for its international members to address the challenges of osteoarthritis so that the knowledge gained can ultimately be used to improve care and outcomes for patients.
