National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health, dedicated to research on conditions affecting bones, muscles, joints, and skin.
Mission
NIAMS's mission is to lead and support a national program of research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases. It aims to enhance public health by improving the understanding of these conditions, promoting better treatments, and disseminating information to both the public and health professionals.
Parent organization
NIAMS is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Legislation
NIAMS was established by the National Arthritis Act of 1974, which mandated the creation of a dedicated institute for these specific health areas.
Partners
- Academic research institutions
- Other NIH institutes and centers
- Patient advocacy groups and medical societies
Number of employees
NIAMS has around 160 employees.
Organization structure
- Division of Extramural Research Activities manages grants and research programs.
- Division of Intramural Research conducts research within the NIH campus.
- Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications handles outreach and policy.
List of programs
- Arthritis Research Program
- Musculoskeletal Diseases Research
- Skin Biology and Diseases Research
- Health Communication and Public Liaison
Last total enacted budget
The budget for NIAMS in Fiscal Year 2023 was approximately $613 million.
Leader
NIAMS is led by a Director.
Services provided
NIAMS provides services by funding research projects, conducting its own research, providing health information to patients, healthcare providers, and the public, and supporting training and career development for researchers. It also engages in public education and awareness campaigns about these diseases.
Regulations overseen
NIAMS does not directly oversee regulations but influences health policy and guidelines through its research findings and recommendations.
Headquarters address
31 Center Drive, Building 31, Room 4C32, Bethesda, MD 20892
Website
Wikipedia article
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