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Sep 2, 2026
IMAP Gains Momentum as More Than 20 Countries Confirm Participation
More than 20 countries across Europe have already agreed to participate in the first phase of the International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (IMAP), a major new ASIF project designed to understand the lived experience of people with axSpA or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Built on the priorities of the ASIF community, IMAP aims … Continue reading...
Jun 26, 2026
IMAP: Building the Next Phase Together
Over the past few months, we have been laying the foundations for what will become ASIF’s most ambitious and biggest programme to date, designed to deepen global understanding of both axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Since we first introduced IMAP (International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis) in the last newsletter, ASIF … Continue reading...
Jun 26, 2026
ASIF Showcases LAMAS Report at 28th PANLAR Congress in Panama
ASIF was proud to launch its landmark LAMAS report at 28th PANLAR Congress, held in Panama City from 27–30 April. The LAMAS report presents findings from the Latin American component of the International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis (IMAS) where the study was conducted in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. The report provides critical insights into … Continue reading "ASIF Showcases L...
Mar 10, 2026
Do Rheumatologists Know About the ASAS-EULAR Recommendations?
ASAS-EULAR want to know what rheumatologists know about the ASAS-EULAR recommendations for management of axSpA? How important and to what extent are the recommendations implemented in your clinical practice? Help us to find out what these recommendations mean to them. If you are a rheumatologist, please take this 5-10 minute survey. … Continue reading...
Mar 10, 2026
Strengthening the Patient Voice in Global axSpA Research
The Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) Annual Meeting once again brought together the world’s leading clinical researchers, committed to advancing the understanding and management of axSpA. ASIF works closely with ASAS on a number of important projects and we were proud to be represented at the meeting by Jo Davies, Jo Lowe, and … Continue reading...
Mar 4, 2026
Austrian Ankylosing Spondylitis Association (ÖVMB)
Written by: Written by Martina Neubauer, Vice President ÖVMB The Austrian Ankylosing Spondylitis Association (ÖVMB) has stood for information, exchange, and support for people living with axSpA, for four decades. In 2024, its 40th anniversary year, the organisation deliberately expanded its role beyond that of a traditional self-help platform and positioned itself as an active … Continue reading "Austri...
