FORWARD, The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases Email Format

Research ServicesKansas, United States2-10 Employees

FORWARD is an independent, non-profit research organization based in Wichita, Kansas, serving as a national databank focused on rheumatic diseases. Founded in 1998 by Dr. Frederick Wolfe, it operates within the Arthritis Research Center Foundation, Inc., and maintains a large, long-running collection of patient-reported information on rheumatic conditions. The entity collaborates with patients, physicians, researchers, and industry to collect, analyze, and share real-world data that informs understanding of the causes, treatments, costs, and outcomes associated with rheumatic diseases. In November 2023, FORWARD announced a collaborative partnership with Alira Health Group to support administration, expansion of the registry, and data analysis and reporting. The organization operates with a small team, reflecting its nonprofit research focus across the domain of rheumatic disease data.

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