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Luis M. Franco, M.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/luis-m-franco-md
Dr. Franco seeks to apply functional genomics approaches to the solution of medically important questions related to the immune system.
Mechanism Table Fiscal Year 2018
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/budget/details_fy2018/mechanism-table-fiscal-year-2018
October 28, 2019 Fiscal Year 2018 Actual Obligations Budget Mechanism No. of Awards Amount Research Grants Research Project Grants (RPG): Noncompeting 739 $280,157,984 Administrative Supplements (39) 3,071,821 Competing 266 95,968,967 Subtotal 1,005 379,198,772 Small Business Innovation/Technology 47 17,852,612 Subtotal, RPGs 1,052 397,051,384 Research Centers 39 40,922,076 Other Research: Career Programs
Bone Biology, Metabolic Bone Disorders, and Osteoporosis Program
This program supports research on bone biology, clinical research on osteoporosis, metabolic bone disorders and bone quality.
How skin cells help fight acne
https://www.niams.nih.gov/how-skin-cells-help-fight-acne
A type of skin cell called a dermal fibroblast can make an antimicrobial compound called cathelicidin in response to infection by acne-causing bacteria.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/polymyalgia-rheumatica-giant-cell-arteritis
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are closely linked inflammatory conditions. PMR causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, hip area, and neck. GCA causes headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain, and eye problems.
Polimialgia reumática y arteritis de células gigantes
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/polymyalgia-rheumatica-giant-cell-arteritis
La polimialgia reumática y la arteritis de células gigantes son trastornos inflamatorios estrechamente relacionados.
Naoko Mizuno, Ph.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/naoko-mizuno-phd
Dr. Mizuno leads the Laboratory of Structural Cell Biology, jointly appointed to NHLBI and NIAMS. She studies the molecular mechanisms governing specialized cell shapes, such as neurons, platelets or activated immune cells, and specific cancer cells.
Mariana Correia Marques, M.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/mariana-correia-marques-md
Mariana Correia Marques, M.D., is a part of the Translational Genetics and Genomics Section at the NIAMS. Her main research interests are genomic evaluations of patients with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Renee Strong
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/renee-strong
Renee Strong, Scientific Information Technology Branch - SITB
Unraveling the Role of the Skin Microbiome in Health and Disease
https://www.niams.nih.gov/unraveling-role-skin-microbiome-health-and-disease
Human skin is home to diverse ecosystems including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These microbial communities comprise hundreds of species and are collectively known as the skin microbiome.
FY 2023 Congressional Justification
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/budget/fy2023/congressional-justification
The FY2023 NIAMS Congressional Justification is the annual presentation to Congress that justifies the entire NIAMS budget request and reflects the continuing mission to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.
From the Deputy Director: Piecing Together the Autoimmune Disease Puzzle
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/about-the-director/letter/piecing-together-autoimmune-disease-puzzle
In her December 2021 letter, NIAMS Director Dr. Lindsey Criswell discussed the launch of the Accelerating Medicines Partnership® Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases (AMP® AIM) program. This new initiative builds upon the progress of the prior AMP RA/SLE project, which greatly advanced our understanding of the mechanisms that drive disease in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus.
NIAMS Forum for Clinical Mentored K Awardees - December 2021
https://www.niams.nih.gov/newsroom/roundtable/niams-forum-clinical-mentored-k-awardees-december-2021
The NIAMS K Forum brings together clinician-scientists with a NIAMS K08 or K23 award.
Discussing Bone, Muscle, Skin, & Autoimmune Diseases: Info for American Indians, Alaska Natives
A conversation between Dr. David R. Wilson, director of the NIH Tribal Health Research Office, and Dr. Lindsey A. Criswell, director of NIAMS, about information and resources for American Indians and Alaska Natives related to bone, muscle, skin, and autoimmune diseases. Watch the video on YouTube. Transcript Dave Wilson: Hello, my name is Dr. Dave Wilson. I am a member of the Navajo Nation, and I am also the Director of the Tribal Health Research Office, also known as THRO, here at the National Institutes of Health. Today I am joined by my colleague Dr. Lindsay Criswell, who is the
A More Precise Way to Knock Out Skin Rashes
https://www.niams.nih.gov/more-precise-way-knock-out-skin-rashes
Researchers published a proof-of-principle paper in the journal Science Immunology demonstrating just how precision medicine for inflammatory skin rashes might work.
Obesity alters response to anti-inflammatory treatment
https://www.niams.nih.gov/obesity-alters-response-anti-inflammatory-treatment
A treatment for severe skin inflammation that works well in lean mice made the condition worse in obese mice because of immune-cell changes associated with obesity.
Health Disparities in Osteoarthritis Workshop – July 12-13, 2022
The Health Disparities in Osteoarthritis (OA) workshop brought together OA investigators with others who have expertise in health disparities to exchange ideas regarding how/why disparities in OA treatment and care exist and how they can be addressed. Panelists and speakers highlighted mechanisms through which behavioral and biomedical science integration can lead to better health in OA.
Cartilage Preservation and Restoration in Knee Osteoarthritis: Challenges, Gaps, and Opportunities Roundtable - September 2022
NIAMS organized a roundtable to engage stakeholders to discuss challenges, gaps, and opportunities regarding regenerative medicine approaches for cartilage preservation and restoration in knee OA and where and how NIAMS could play a role and move the field forward.