Rheumatologist and medical scientist Dr. Maksymowych was recruited from the UK to Alberta because of the province’s stellar research environment. Many of his achievements are world firsts, resulting in the advancement of the genetics of inflammatory arthritis, the novel use of imaging technologies in diagnosis and treatment, the identification of new biomarkers, and the creation of new therapeutics for several forms of arthritis. His research network is global, involving investigators and major partners in the pharmaceutical, imaging, and biomarker industries.