GRAPPA 2023: Major Projects, Key Advances, and Milestones

Area of Science:

• Rheumatology
• Dermatology
• Clinical Research

Background:

• Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are chronic inflammatory conditions requiring ongoing research.
• The Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) facilitates collaborative research in these areas.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide updates on key ongoing research projects and initiatives within GRAPPA.
• To inform members about advancements in understanding and managing PsA.

Main Methods:

• Project update session at the GRAPPA 2023 annual meeting.
• Presentations on specific cohorts and studies.

Main Results:

• Updates were provided on the Axial Involvement in Psoriatic Arthritis (AXIS) cohort.
• Progress was reported on the Axial Psoriatic Arthritis Molecular and Clinical Characterization study.
• The Diagnostic Ultrasound Enthesitis Tool (DUET) study, SAGE-PsA, and HIPPOCRATES initiatives were discussed.
• The GRAPPA slide library and treatment recommendations were also highlighted.

Conclusions:

• GRAPPA is actively pursuing diverse research avenues to improve patient outcomes in PsA.
• Ongoing studies aim to enhance diagnosis, understanding of disease mechanisms, and treatment effectiveness.