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Bath has always been at the forefront of bone and joint disease research, education and patient care.
The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) exists to support arthritis research, education and patient engagement so that we can improve treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases.
Our Mission
We exist to support arthritis research, education and patient engagement.
What we do
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We have a library of over 50 podcasts covering different conditions and topics for patients with expert guest speakers.
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The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) exists to support arthritis research, education and patient engagement so that we can improve treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases.
Help Support BIRD by making a contribution
Our work is built on the kind donations and bequests of previous generations. If you like what we do and would like to help, please consider giving us a donation, or a gift in memory of someone dear to you, inscribed on our benefactors’ board, or even a legacy.
£100
Would help a researcher or RNHRD staff attend a rheumatology conference through our bursary scheme.
£1000
Would help with recording and producing information films for the RNHRD patients or recording new podcasts.
£2000
Would pay for a Summer Studentship for a scientific researcher
£10000
Would fund a small-scale pilot research project
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