Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre for Children

Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre for Children (EATC4Children)

The UK’s first and only Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre for Children.

We are a unique consortium delivering translational biomedical research (from early lab-based studies to clinical trials) in childhood arthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders. Working in partnership with research, industrial and patient partners; we are working to create novel treatments for musculoskeletal conditions in children.

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Working in partnership for a better solution

Find out more about how our research is leading the way in creating better, more effective treatment pathways for children with arthritis.

About us

The EATC4Children was created in 2014 following an award by Versus Arthritis, along with the University of Liverpool, Alder Hey Children’s Charity, and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Research

The EATC4Children is fully integrated with both national and international efforts to drive forward the translation of knowledge from molecular studies to patient care and back. Discover more about our research focus.

Industry

Industry partnerships play a crucial role in helping the Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre for Children deliver early phase trials to benefit children.

Public and patient engagement

All of the work carried out as part of the EATC4Children is inspired by and involves, all of our children, young people, and their families.

Training

At the core of all our activities is our training programme to support the development of the next generation of leaders in experimental medicine, paediatric rheumatology, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Contact us

Find out how to find us, and contact us for any academic, patient, or industrial enquiries.