Forward, The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases

05/20/2026

It's World AiArthritis Day! Awareness is the starting line. 🏎️💨

From there, it leads to education, advocacy, and better outcomes for people living with autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases.

World AiArthritis Day brings the world together to move that forward.

Join in: worldaiarthritisday.org

Join World AiArthritis Day on May 20th to raise awareness of autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis diseases.

05/20/2025

10/29/2024

Today is World Psoriasis Day
Help spread awareness and support for the millions people throughout the world living with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis

If you have Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis and would like to volunteer your time, you can help supporting research by joining FORWARD Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis Registry.

https://forwarddatabank.org/active-studies/psoriasis-study/

Description Psoriasis, sometimes thought to be nothing more than an annoying condition that can cause red or irritated patches of skin, can have a major impact on the day-to-day life of patients. Psoriasis can also lead to psoriatic arthritis, which can cause permanent joint damage. Why It's Importa...

09/25/2024

Dr. Drew Pinsky talks with FORWARD Director Kaleb Michaud, PhD about being a life-long patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), along with insights on FORWARD from Executive Director Rebecca Schumacher, Dr. Ted Mikuls, and Teresa Kerkman.

FORWARD—The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases is the largest patient-reported research databank for rheumatic disorders in the United States. Dr. sit ...

09/20/2024

FORWARD will be one of the featured segments on this Sunday on Fox Business at 5:30pm ET/2:30pm PT

Get ready for an eye-opening episode of Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew this Sunday at 2:30 PM PT/ 5:30 PM ET! 🌟
This Sunday's episode is packed with groundbreaking stories, innovation, and insights that will leave you both inspired and informed. Don't miss out on the conversation that could change the way you see health and wellness!