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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)NIAMS, bone research, skin research, muscle research, joint research, arthritis, musculoskeletal, bone, skin, joint, muscle, lupus, autoimmune, autoinflammatory, rheumatic, rheumatoidThe National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases.National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.   Top Utility Nav Asian-Language Resources Portal en español Site search Mega Menu Home Health Topics Health Topics Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Muscle and Bone Diseases Skin Diseases All Diseases and Conditions Publication Catalog Educational Resources for Students and Teachers Grants & Funding Grants & Funding Current Funding Opportunities Supported Scientific Programs NIAMS-Supported Programs Applying for a Grant NIH Policies and Guidance Peer Review and Grants Administration Resources NIH Loan Repayment Program Labs @ NIAMS Labs @ NIAMS NIAMS Labs and Core Facilities Research Faculty Research Areas NIAMS Scientific Advances Training and Career Development Clinical Trials Clinical Trials For Principal Investigators Clinical Trial Policies, Guidelines, and Templates Conducting Clinical Trials Register with ClinicalTrials.gov For PatientsWhat is a Clinical Trial?Clinical Trials at NIAMS News & Events Newsroom All NIAMS News NIAMS Newsletters Meetings & Events About NIAMS About NIAMS Director's Page NIAMS Organization Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2020-2024 Staff Directory NIAMS Budget Partnerships Contact NIAMS Community Outreach Community Outreach Bone Health Joint Health Muscle, Tendon, and Ligament Health Skin Health Health Information For Kids And Young Adults Health Information For Older Adults/Seniors Printable Materials for Community Events Resources in Other Languages Annual Health Observances Social Media Resources National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Supporting Medical ResearchTraining Scientists and CliniciansCommunicating Research Progress Learn More About NIAMS Health Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month Community Collaboration Advances NIAMS Resource Development Array of Patient Recruitment Efforts Boost Back Pain Study Participation Health Topics Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Arthritis is a type of rheumatic disease. Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Muscle and Bone Diseases The musculoskeletal system consists of the body's bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and cartilage. Skin Diseases Allergies, irritants, genetic makeup, certain diseases, and immune system problems can cause skin conditions. See all health topics Resources Portal en español Find Spanish-language resources for conditions of bones, joints, muscles, and skin. Asian-Language Resources Find Asian-language resources for conditions of bones, joints, muscles, and skin. Apply for Grants Go to NIAMS Funding Opportunities PageNotice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): HEAL Initiative: HEAL KIDS (Knowledge, Innovation and Discovery Studies): Chronic Pain ProgramRelease: 7/16/2024 | Due Date: 11/8/2024Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): HEAL Initiative: INTERACT INTEgRAtive Back Pain Longitudinal Cohort TeamsRelease: 7/22/2024 | Due Date: 10/11/2024 Research at NIAMS Labs @ NIAMS Learn about our intramural scientists and their work. Clinical Research @ NIAMS Learn about our innovative clinical research programs. Career Development @ NIAMS Explore opportunities for students, postdoctoral, and clinical scientists. From the Director 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. Community Collaboration Advances NIAMS Resource Development When I joined NIAMS three and a half years ago, I talked about my commitment to collaboration and learning from the NIAMS community in my first director’s letter. Since then, we have done a lot of both collaborating and… New and Noteworthy NIAMS Community Outreach Bulletin— September 2024 Issue Community Outreach | September 19, 2024 Health Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month Announcement | September 17, 2024 Array of Patient Recruitment Efforts Boost Back Pain Study Participation Spotlight on Research | September 10, 2024 Researchers Identify a Disease-Causing Immune Cell Imbalance in Lupus Spotlight on Research | September 4, 2024 View All News Newsletters The NIAMS Update is a digest on the latest scientific news and resources on diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, and skin. 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