In the Rheum
By Arthritis National Research Foundation
How Breakthroughs Begin
Host Emily Stormoen sits down with Craig Walsh, PhD for a wide-ranging conversation on the current landscape of arthritis and autoimmune disease research.
From emerging scientific breakthroughs to the challenges shaping the field, Dr. Walsh shares what makes this moment so pivotal—and why the work Arthritis National Research Foundation supports is uniquely positioned to drive what comes next.
Tune in to hear what’s fueling progress today, where the science is headed, and how early investment in bold ideas is helping redefine the future of care.
Resilience in the Rheum: A Conversation with Tyrell Crosby
In this special episode of In the Rheum, we sit down with former NFL offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby for an honest and deeply personal conversation about resilience, chronic pain, and finding purpose after life takes an unexpected turn.
At just 24 years old and in his fourth year in the NFL, Tyrell’s career was derailed by a devastating spinal injury that led to chronic, daily pain and ultimately spinal fusion surgery. What followed was not just a physical battle, but a mental and emotional one — navigating isolation, depression, and the loss of the identity he had built around football.
In this conversation, Tyrell shares how he rebuilt his life through small daily wins, rediscovered routine and purpose, and even faced his fears head-on.
Most importantly, Tyrell opens up about why arthritis and autoimmune disease research matters so deeply to him, and why no one living with chronic illness should feel alone.
Join us for this powerful conversation ahead of our virtual gala, 60 Minutes to Save Millions, where Tyrell will join us as a special guest to help raise awareness and accelerate research that changes lives.
Inside ANRF’s Grant Program: Funding the Future of Arthritis Research
Host Emily Stormoen sits down with Laura Douglas, ANRF’s Grant Program Manager, to unpack how ANRF’s funding works, who it supports, and how it’s helping build the future of arthritis and autoimmune disease research.
Discover how early-career investigators turn big ideas into breakthroughs, and how ANRF is ensuring the next generation of researchers has the tools to thrive.