NIAMS Coalition Overview
The NIAMS Coalition is an independent consortium of professional and voluntary organizations that is national in scope. These organizations raise awareness about NIAMS research into the basic understanding, causes, incidence, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, and skin. They are key partners of the NIAMS, and serve as the voices of the patients and professionals for whom NIAMS works.
For more information on the NIAMS Coalition, contact NIAMS Public Liaison Officer Colleen Dundas.
Leadership
The NIAMS Coalition is led by two co-chairs and 12 Steering Committee members.
Co-chairs
Lee Grossman, M.B.A., M.L., C.A.E.
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Tricha Shivas, M.Be.
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
Steering Committee Member Organizations
- American Academy of Dermatology Association
- Arthritis Foundation
- National Scleroderma Foundation
- National Psoriasis Foundation
- Rheumatology Research Foundation
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Lupus Foundation of America
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Society for Investigative Dermatology
- National Eczema Association
- Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
- Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
NIAMS Coalition Activities
NIAMS interacts with the NIAMS Coalition in a variety of ways, including through NIAMS-sponsored scientific meetings and retreats, roundtable discussions, webinars, and listening sessions. These regular interactions with the NIAMS Coalition are designed to foster and facilitate information sharing. Major NIAMS Coalition-related events include:
NIAMS and NIH Resources
NIAMS and NIH provide information, tools, and resources that may be of interest to your organization. Explore other areas of the NIAMS website using the tabs at the top of the page.
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Health Resources for Community Outreach
The Health Resources for Community Outreach website will connect you with free resources about bones, joints, muscles, and skin as you plan your outreach efforts and community events.
What Is NIAMS?
Learn more about NIAMS’ programs and research priorities with this printable resource that introduces the Institute and its activities.
Grants and Funding
Read about NIAMS research priorities, find funding opportunity announcements, and get tips on how to apply for an NIH grant.
Printable Materials for Community Events
Access tools for community outreach such as printable flyers describing where to find online resources related to bones, joints, muscles, and skin in various languages on the NIAMS website.
Diversity Supplement Programs
NIAMS recognizes a unique and compelling need to promote diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce among research investigators.
Health Topics
Find information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for a range of health conditions related to arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases.
Strategic Plan
Check out these printable resources designed to provide a quick overview of the NIAMS Strategic Plan to familiarize stakeholders, patients, and other audiences about the research interests of NIAMS.
What Are Clinical Trials?
Learn about what it means to participate in research and watch videos of personal stories about participation in clinical trials. Clinical trials can lead to medical advances that help improve people’s health and quality of life.
Health Resources for Community Outreach
The Health Resources for Community Outreach website will connect you with free resources about bones, joints, muscles, and skin as you plan your outreach efforts and community events.
Newsletters
Stay informed by subscribing to the NIAMS e-newsletters, including the NIAMS Update, NIAMS Funding News, and the NIAMS Community Outreach Bulletin.
Social media
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