Clinical and Investigative Orthopedics Surgery Unit
https://www.niams.nih.gov/labs/bhattacharyya-lab
Led by Dr. Timothy Bhattacharyya, the unit investigates orthopedic conditions, including femur fractures and hip infections, and related treatments.
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Mariana J. Kaplan, M.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/mariana-j-kaplan-md
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.
Yongquan Luo, Ph.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/yongquan-luo-phd
Dr. Luo is a biologist in the Pediatric Translational Research Branch. He is pursuing studies of mutation of gene WHAMM on pathogenesis in axial spondyloarthritis using patient derived hiPSCs and CRISPR/Cas9 technologies.
Ichthyosis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/ichthyosis
What is ichthyosis? Ichthyosis is a group of skin disorders. It leads to dry, itchy skin that appears scaly, rough, and red. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. Ichthyosis can affect only the skin, but sometimes the disease can affect internal organs, too.
Paget’s Disease of Bone
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/pagets-disease-bone
What is Paget’s disease? Paget’s disease of bone is a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that causes bones to grow larger and become weaker than normal. Usually only one or a few bones have the disease. Many people with Paget’s disease do not have symptoms. However, the bone changes can cause: Bone pain. Misshapen bones. Broken bones (fractures). Problems in the joints near the bones with the disease. With treatment, many people can: Manage their symptoms. Improve pain. Control the effects of the disease.
Long-running fractures study doubles as a bountiful women’s health data source
https://www.niams.nih.gov/long-running-fractures-study-doubles-bountiful-womens-health-data-source
Workshop Explores Strategies to Tackle Health Disparities in Osteoarthritis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/workshop-explores-strategies-tackle-health-disparities-osteoarthritis
A recent 2-day NIH workshop aimed to better understand health disparities in caring for and treating people with osteoarthritis (OA) and the role played by social determinants of health. NIAMS, NIA and NIMHD sponsored the event.
Translational Genetics and Genomics Section
https://www.niams.nih.gov/labs/ombrello-lab
Led by Dr. Michael Ombrello, the section uses genomic approaches to understand the underlying factors of autoinflammatory and rheumatic diseases.
Discussing Bone, Muscle, Skin, & Autoimmune Diseases: Info for American Indians, Alaska Natives - audio
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.
Laboratory of Muscle Stem Cells and Gene Regulation
https://www.niams.nih.gov/labs/sartorelli-lab
Led by Dr. Vittorio Sartorelli, the lab studies mechanisms that regulate specification, differentiation, and regeneration of skeletal muscle cells.
Osteoporosis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. This increases your risk of broken bones (fractures). Osteoporosis is a “silent” disease because you may not have symptoms. You may not even know you have the disease until you break a bone. Breaks can occur in any bone but happen most often in: Hip bones. Vertebrae in the spine. Wrist. You can take steps to help prevent osteoporosis and broken bones by: Doing weight-bearing exercises, such as walking or dancing, and lifting weights. Not drinking too much alcohol. Quitting smoking, or not starting if