Catching inflammatory arthritis early: Warning signs and next steps
March 25, 2026, 2026 6pm ET | Zoom webinar
Do your joints feel stiff in the morning? Do you notice swelling, tenderness or unusual fatigue? Are you wondering if it’s more than everyday aches and pains?
Inflammatory arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes ongoing joint inflammation. Without early diagnosis and treatment, it can lead to lasting damage — but if caught early, it can often be managed effectively.
Join us as Dr. Liam O’Neil, a Winnipeg-based rheumatologist, explains the early signs of inflammatory arthritis, the risk factors and symptoms to watch for, and the treatment options that can help protect your joints.
Webinar registration
In this free 60-minute session, you will learn:
• What is inflammatory arthritis?
• What are the risk factors and early symptoms of inflammatory arthritis?
• Can you lower your risk of arthritis or slow its progression?
• What early treatment options and interventions are available?
Speakers
Dr. Liam O’Neil is a rheumatologist and clinician-scientist at the University of Manitoba whose work focuses on understanding and preventing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). He completed advanced research training at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and earned a Master of Health Sciences from Duke University before returning to Manitoba in 2020 as an Assistant Professor. His research aims to understand why RA develops and how we can identify people at risk before joint damage occurs. He works closely with First Nations communities in Manitoba, where RA is more common, to better understand the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to disease risk. His work has helped uncover new biological pathways involved in RA and has been recognized with multiple national awards and research funding. As a clinician, Dr. O’Neil has a special interest in rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and identifying individuals at risk of developing RA, with a goal of improving early diagnosis and prevention.
