ArthroRoot

ArthroRoot is an early-stage Canadian biotech company developing a self-activating skin patch for arthritis flare relief. Arthritis flares strike without warning, stripping over 350 million patients of mobility, independence, and control while waiting for relief that often does not reach. Every existing solution fails to provide meaningful relief during acute flares and requires patients to act at precisely the moment they are least able to. ArthroRoot is changing that. Our self-activating patch detects the body’s own flare signals and automatically delivers localized anti-inflammatory relief, without buttons, electronics, apps, or caregiver assistance. By targeting inflammation directly at the source, ArthroRoot restores function faster and gives patients back something no existing product can offer: their independence, dignity, and relief that arrives before they have to ask for it. 

Founder

Maanvi Mallik

Founder


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