Around the Rheum

Episode 51: The Past, Present and Future of Psoriatic Arthritis with Dr. Dafna Gladman, Officer of the Order of Canada
In this episode of Around The Rheum, Dr. Daniel Ennis and Dr. Janet Pope are joined again by living legend in the world of Rheumatology, Dr. Dafna Gladman. Dr. Gladman is an Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and an Emeritus Scientist at the Schroeder Arthritis Institute and Crumble Research Institute. Dr. Gladman, who recently delivered the Dunlop-Dottridge lecture at the CRA's 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Calgary, discusses the past, present, and future of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) research. She highlights the role of biomarkers, the vital and complementary contributions of clinicians and statisticians in conducting research, and the emerging role of AI in transforming PsA patient care. Dr. Gladman also reflects on her career journey, the importance of collaboration in medical research, and her recent appointment as an officer of the Order of Canada.
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A special thank you to the podcast team, Dr. Dax G. Rumsey (CRA Communications Committee Chair), Dr. Daniel Ennis (Host), Dr. Janet Pope (Co-Host), David McGuffin (Producer, ExploreProductions.ca), and Erin Stewart (Marketing and Communications Director, CRA) for leading production. Our theme music was composed by Aaron Fontwell. For more on the work of the Canadian Rheumatology Association, visit www.rheum.ca