Natasha Trehan
@natasha_trehan
Translational Molecular Medicine UOttawa| Exec Director @takeapaincheck| @pain_canada @arthritis_arc Advisory Board
Session 3: Shaping the Future of Rheumatology Join experts to explore cutting-edge research, patient engagement, and collaboration in rheumatic disease. Date: May 31, 2025 | Location: InterContinental Toronto Centre Register by March 31 at 11:59 PM via QR code or link in our bio.
Congratulations to my mentor @DrRaeYeung!
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Rae Yeung, a world-leading expert in childhood inflammatory diseases @SickKidsNews @uoftmedicine, has been appointed the new Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis. canada.ca/en/institutes-…
Looking forward to speaking at #EULAR2025 today! Thank you for giving me this opportunity @eular_org

Unity Through Rheum has various panels and workshops on rheumatology! Our second panel is focused on strategies for balancing school, healthcare and more! Use the QR code in this post to register or the link in our bio! The deadline to register is March 31st at 11:59 PM! #TAPC
Join us in raising awareness for World yOung Rheumatic Disease (wOrd) Day on March 18, 2025. Let’s support young individuals living with rheumatic diseases and advocate for early diagnosis and better care. #WORDDay2025 #AutoimmuneAwareness #ChronicPain #TAPC #YoungWarriors
Let's say it loud for all to hear: Young people have arthritis too. In fact, juvenile idiopathic #arthritis (JIA) first occurs before your 16th birthday. For more info about #JIA, visit: versusarthritis.org/about-arthriti… @WORDDay_org #WORDDay2025
Registration is now open for Unity Through Rheum! This free event has limited spots—register by March 31st for a chance to attend. TAPC will review all registrations and notify selected attendees via email. Don’t miss this day of connection, empowerment, and advocacy!
Take a Pain Check is proud to announce that Light it Blue is back for 2025. Here are all of the landmarks across the globe which will be light up blue on March 16. Stay tuned for more updates and information regarding the year’s challenge and prizes! #TAPC #LightitBlue #WORDday
The Take a Pain Check Podcast is celebrating its fourth anniversary today! Our founder, Natasha Trehan, founded the Take a Pain Check Podcast to bring awareness and support youth with rheumatic diseases. You can stream the podcast by using the link in our bio.
Let's raise awareness for Juvenile Arthritis this month in Canada! Together, we can support young warriors battling this disease. Donate today using the link in our bio to help us provide support for young people with rheumatic diseases. #TAPC #JAawareness #SupportJA #JAcommunity
Meet the guest of the week! Stay tuned for our latest episode today at 12pm EST. #guestoftheweek #podcast #takeapaincheck #rheumatology #rheumatoidarthritis #youth
Thank you so much @Arthritis_ARC 🙌🏼
It was a fantastic week @CRASCRRheum #ASM2025. The highlight for me was the opportunity to meet many of @Arthritis_ARC scientists, trainees, staff, patients and students in person. Grateful that we were able to gather for a planning meeting and this social event.
We’re excited to share our research at the @CRASCRRheum conference Feb. 26 – Mar. 1. Stay tuned for abstracts, presentations, and more by our scientists and trainees. We’ll be posting highlights and daily roundups starting tomorrow. #ArthritisResearch @DianeLacaille @jesdaile
Please help spread the word! @LupusCanada @immunocompCA @CIHR_IMHA @PsoriasisCan1 @ArthritisSoc @ACEJointHealth @LupusON @Arthritis_ARC @cpn_rdc @CreakyJoints @GHLForg @takeapaincheck @clinicaltrialON @pain_canada @CAFsociety
Want to learn more about movement and exercise when you live with arthritis? Register now for Joint Effort: Physical Activity in Arthritis will be held on February 22nd at 4 PM EST on Zoom. You can register using this link buff.ly/4aPlSal or the link in our bio.
Apply now using the link in our bio to join a supportive community for youth with rheumatic diseases—deadline is February 20th! #JointChatRheum #RheumaticDiseases #YouthSupport #Community #ApplyNow
Seeking young adults (18-28) in the GTA who have transitioned from pediatric to adult rheumatology care with experience in Psoriatic Arthritis, Sjogren’s, AS, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, or CRMO. We’d love to hear your journey! DM us if interested. #PatientAdvocacy #TAPC
At 13, I felt completely alone after my Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis diagnosis. That’s why I created Take a Pain Check so no young person has to face this alone. Your support can help us build community, provide resources, and empower youth. Donate gofundme.com/f/takeapainche…
Today is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day! Let’s continue to raise awareness and support those living with RA. #RAAwareness #RheumatoidArthritis #TakeAPainCheck
The Guest Speaker applications for our in-person event "Unity Through Rheumatic Diseases" are now open! The deadline to apply is January 6, at 11:59 PM. Please use the link in our bio to apply to be a guest speaker. #TAPC #youth #arthritisawareness #UnityThroughRheumaticDiseases
Congratulations to my mentor @DrRaeYeung! Thank you for the work you do to advance care for kids with rheumatic diseases.
🏆Congratulations to the 2025 CRA Awards of Distinction recipients: 👏 Drs. @DrRaeYeung, Joan Wither, @djerome05 & @maychoi_lab ! Learn more about these accomplished CRA members and their outstanding contributions here: rheum.ca/awards/2025-aw… Celebrate with us at #ASM25!