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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases

Arthritis is a type of rheumatic disease. Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles.
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Muscle and Bone Diseases

The musculoskeletal system consists of the body's bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and cartilage.
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Skin Diseases

Allergies, irritants, genetic makeup, certain diseases, and immune system problems can cause skin conditions.
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Resources

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Portal en español

Find Spanish-language resources for conditions of bones, joints, muscles, and skin.
Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center

Learn how to promote good bone health.
Asian-Language Resources

Asian-Language Resources

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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Availability of Urgent Competitive Revisions to Add or Expand Research and Administrative Supplements on Cutting Edge Pain Research in Rheumatic, Skin, and Musculoskeletal Disease

Release: 3/3/2023 | Expires: 6/6/2023

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements to NIAMS-funded T32 Training Grants to Better Incorporate Pain Related Research in Rheumatic, Skin and Musculoskeletal Diseases Workforce Development

Release: 3/3/2023 | Expires: 6/6/2023

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From the Director

Lindsey A. Criswell, M.D., M.P.H., D.Sc.

Lindsey A. Criswell, M.D., M.P.H., D.Sc.

Lindsey A. Criswell, M.D., M.P.H., D.Sc., became the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) in February, 2021.

Celebrating Past Achievements and Looking Towards NIAMS' Future

Dear Colleagues,

As we look ahead and settle into the new year, I wanted to first reflect on the many achievements and milestones that NIAMS accomplished in 2022…

New and Noteworthy

NIH scientists find treatment for rare genetic skin disorder

Press Release | June 1, 2023

NIH Researchers Survey the Genetic Diversity of Skin Microbes in Eczema Patients

Spotlight on Research | May 25, 2023

NIAMS Awards Two Fiscal Year 2022 Supplements to Advance Research (STAR) From Projects to Programs — Enhancing NIH Support for Early-Career Stage Investigators

Announcement | May 23, 2023

Scientific Director of Intramural Research, Dr. John O'Shea, Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences

Announcement | May 2, 2023

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Featured Investigator

Mariana J. Kaplan, M.D.

Mariana J. Kaplan, M.D.

Dr. Kaplan’s research focuses on identifying the molecular mechanisms that promote the initiation and perpetuation of perturbed immune responses and the development of organ damage and premature vascular disease in systemic autoimmunity.

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