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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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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Supporting Exploratory/Developmental Research Focused on NIAMS Core Mission Areas

Release: 4/17/2023 | Expires: 1/8/2027

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Promoting Research on COVID-19 and Rheumatic, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Release: 12/29/2022 | Expires: 1/8/2024

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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.

Announcing the Inaugural Cohort of Leadership Scholars Program Awardees

Dear Colleagues, Many studies have shown that autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect women – nearly 80 percent of those with an autoimmune disease are women.…

New and Noteworthy

NIAMS Update, Issue 4, 2023

NIAMS Update | August 31, 2023

Announcing the Inaugural Cohort of Leadership Scholars Program Awardees

Letter from the Director | August 31, 2023

BACPAC Research Program Publishes Papers in Pain Medicine Journal

Announcement | August 17, 2023

NIH establishes Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence

Press Release | August 17, 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.