The REF funds groundbreaking research that advances patient care and accelerates discoveries, providing hope to more than 50 million Americans affected by rheumatic diseases. As the largest private funding source of rheumatology research and training in the U.S., the REF has awarded over $50 million to more than 1,000 recipients in the past five years. As a result, rheumatologists and health care professionals gain the knowledge and resources to provide their patients with the best possible care.
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