Peng Hou, Ph.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/peng-hou-phd
Dr. Peng Hou is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Cutaneous Microbiome and Inflammation Section at NIAMS.
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Sabrina Helmold Hait, Ph.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/sabrina-helmold-hait-phd
Sabrina Helmold Hait, Ph.D. is a Staff Scientist at the Translational Immunology Section (TIS) at NIAMS.
NIH Awards $9.7 Million to Advance the Use of All of Us Research Program Dataset
https://www.niams.nih.gov/nih-awards-97-million-advance-use-all-us-research-program-dataset
The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program and 10 partner Institutes, Centers, and Offices have funded 26 research projects to support novel analyses and tool development using All of Us’ data. The two-year awards advance impactful research in high-priority mission areas of the NIH.
Engagement with Patient Advocacy and Community Groups is Core to NIAMS’ Mission
Since joining NIAMS in 2021, I have been struck by how much our mission is driven by meaningful interactions with patient advocacy and other community groups interested in research related to bones, joints, muscles, and skin.
Dandre Thornhill, Ph.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/dandre-thornhill-phd
Dandre Thornhill is the Chief of the NIAMS Clinical Research Operations and Management Branch (CROMB)
NIAMS’ Mariana Kaplan Named NIH Distinguished Investigator
Mariana Kaplan, M.D., a longstanding NIAMS researcher and leader, has been promoted to the title of NIH Distinguished Investigator.
Study Identifies Subtypes of Inflammation in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness. There are several treatment options to control inflammation, but response to therapy varies and some people with RA never reach remission, suggesting there may be different drivers of inflammation.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/carpal-tunnel-syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from your forearm, through your wrist, into the palm of your hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. Learn about causes and how to cope.
Síndrome del túnel carpiano
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/carpal-tunnel-syndrome
El síndrome del túnel carpiano ocurre cuando el nervio mediano, que va desde el antebrazo y pasa por la muñeca hacia la palma de la mano, se presiona o comprime en la muñeca. Aprenda sobre sus causas y cómo vivir con este síndrome.
NIAMS Forum for Clinical Mentored K Awardees - December 2022
https://www.niams.nih.gov/newsroom/roundtable/niams-forum-clinical-mentored-k-awardees-december-2022
The K Forum brings together clinician-scientists with a NIAMS K08 or K23 award.
TRANSLATIONAL
Possible Mechanism of a Rare Bone Overgrowth Disease Identified
Modifying the activity of VEGF (a known stimulator of osteoblastogenesis) could be a promising treatment pathway for rare bone diseases.
Cell Biology
Epidemiology
Genetics and Genomics
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Stem Cell Biology
CLINICAL
Bone Health Is Improving in the U.S.
This study suggests that bone health is improving in later generations due to reduced smoking rates and increased activity levels.
Cancer Biology
Epidemiology
Genetics and Genomics
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Stem Cell Biology
BASIC
The Transcription Factor STAT4 Controls the Fate of Cytotoxic Innate Lymphocytes
During the intestinal inflammatory response STAT4 regulates transcriptional activity in ILC1 and NK cells.
Cell Biology
Immunology
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
CLINICAL
Mitochondria Contribute to Consequences of Giant Cell Arteritis
According to the study, new therapeutic interventions for GCA could be possible by targeting key drivers of mitochondrial extrusion and/or clearance.
Autoimmunity
Clinical Research
Computational Biology
Epidemiology
Genetics and Genomics
Immunology
Ecem Sevim, M.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/ecem-sevim-md
Dr. Sevim has a strong clinical background in medicine, particularly in rheumatology. In addition to her clinical practice, her research interests focus mainly on antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) and syndrome (APS).
NIAMS’ Michael Ombrello’s Research Focus of Recent Patient Essay
Research from NIAMS’ Michael Ombrello is a focus of a recent essay in The New Yorker: "Nobody Has My Condition But Me," by Beverly Gage.
Exercise Energizes Patients With Autoimmune Disease
https://www.niams.nih.gov/exercise-energizes-patients-autoimmune-disease
Recently, a small IRP study showed that exercise training can help reduce the debilitating fatigue that often accompanies the autoimmune disease known as lupus, and also illuminated some of the underlying mechanisms that may lead to those benefits.