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Arthritis National Research Foundation

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Helene Belisle, Executive Director
200 Oceangate
Suite 400
Long Beach, CA 90802

800-588-CURE (Voice - Toll-free)
562-437-6808 (Voice)
562-983-1410 (FAX)

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Abstract

The Arthritis National Research Foundation provides funding for highly qualified post-doctoral researchers associated with major research institutes, universities and hospitals throughout the country seeking to discover new knowledge for the prevention, treatment and cure of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases. The foundation receives no government funding; it operates solely through the generosity of individual contributions. Since 1952, the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) has funded the work of leading researchers seeking improved treatment and the ultimate cure of arthritis. Research breakthroughs resulting from ANRF grants include: discovery of cytokines, a class of molecules, one of which is termed TNF, may be involved in the tissue destruction seen in Rheumatoid Arthritis; isolation of molecules that blocks cytokine activity; development of Gene Therapy to relieve arthritis pain and other studies in the genetics of arthritis; and studies of the causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

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Date Entered: 12/1/1997
Date Edited: 4/5/2004
Date Revised: 4/30/2002
Health Referral Number: HR2676
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