NRAS is proud to be involved in MDR-RA, a European research project that aims to improve understanding and care for people whose rheumatoid arthritis remains active despite trying several treatments. For some people, finding the right treatment can be a long and frustrating journey. MDR-RA is looking at why this happens and how care could become more personalised, timely and effective.

As the UK’s national patient organisation for rheumatoid arthritis, NRAS was asked to be involved to help ensure the perspectives of people living with RA in the UK are heard throughout the project. We will support meaningful patient involvement, help communicate complex research in clear and accessible language, and share updates with the wider RA community in the UK.

National Patient Organisations and MDR-RA

In addition to our role as a national patient organisation, Sadé Asker is also involved in the project as a Patient Research Partner. Patient Research Partners (PRPs) are people living with rheumatic conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, who are actively involved in research projects from the onset as equal members of the team. This means that Sadé attends virtual meetings about each stage of the project and also is invited to their annual in person conference. This year took place in Córdoba in Spain.

Costantino Pitzalis in Córdoba

The start of our annual conference in Córdoba March 2026.

Sadé from NRAS in a meeting in Córdoba

A meeting of patient research partners from across Europe involved in a meeting in March 2026, Spain.

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