Rowen Joins Arthritis Research Campaign Board of Trustees!

Paul Rowen, MP for Rochdale, has joined the board of trustees of the Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) Paul, a Lib Dem Work and Pension Minister, who has been headhunted for the role said, "'It is an honour to be chosen to help with the work of such a respected and worthwhile organisation which does incredible work for those suffering from a debilitating disease. I hope that I can provide the link between ARC and Parliament, ensuring that their work is put into practice at the earliest possible opportunity'

• The Arthritis Research Campaign (arc), founded in 1936, raises funds to promote medical research into the cause, treatment and cure of arthritic conditions; to educate medical students, doctors and allied healthcare professionals about arthritis; and provide information to the general public.

• arc is the fourth largest medical research charity in the UK and the only charity in the UK solely dedicated to investigating arthritis in all its forms. Millions of pounds are provided every year for grants funding research, education and training.

• The board of trustees who oversee and manage the organisation's overall policy and financial commitments.

• Other members of the board of trustees to join at the same time as Mr Rowen include: Professor Sir Alex Markham, the former Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK; Mr Joe Carleback, the chairman of many IT companies; and Dr Josh Dixey a consultant rheumatologist.