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Supported Scientific Programs The NIAMS funds research at institutions throughout the U.S. and around the world. We accept investigator-initiated applications, as well as accept applications for research grants and contracts in response to a published funding opportunity-Request for Applications (RFA), Request for Proposals (RFP) or Program Announcements (PA).
              
              Arthritis Biology Program
                            
                            Basic, translational, and clinical research on a number of arthritic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, Lyme arthritis, and more.
    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.
    Cartilage and Connective Tissue Program
                            
                            Research on cartilage and connective tissue, and the conditions that affect them.
    Clinical Osteoarthritis and Diagnostic Imaging Program
                            
                            Research on clinical osteoarthritis; bone quality and skeletal imaging; and human genetics of bone and cartilage.
    Clinical, Integrative Physiology, and Rare Diseases of Bone Program
                            
                            Research to study the mechanisms, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology of bone diseases and their interaction with tissues and organs.
    Epidermis, Dermis and Skin Senses Program
                            
                            Research basic, translational, and clinical studies of extracellular matrix (ECM) biology and diseases.
    Muscle Development and Physiology Program
                            
                            Research to understand the development, growth, and maintenance of muscle tissue, including muscle regeneration and the biology of stem cells.
    Muscle Disorders and Therapies Program
                            
                            Research on acquired and inherited diseases of the skeletal muscle, and muscle atrophy and injury.
    Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Program
                            
                            Research on tissue engineering and repair of musculoskeletal tissues that explores new approaches to tissue regeneration.
    Orthopaedic Implant Science Program
                            
                            The Orthopaedic Implant Science Program supports preclinical testing and development of orthopaedic implants and preclinical studies on implant wear and osteolysis.
    Orthopaedic Research Program
                            
                            Research on orthopedics and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, including studies of orthopedic devices and joint replacement.
    Rheumatic Diseases Integrative Biology Research Program
                            
                            This program supports human genetic and genomic, biopsychosocial and behavioral, and pain related research in rheumatic diseases, with a goal to understand how a person’s genetics, environmental, behavioral and lifestyle factors influence health and to understand the best approach to prevent and treat diseases, ultimately bringing precision medicine to patients.
    Scleroderma, Fibrosis, and Autoinflammatory Disease Program
                            
                            The Scleroderma, Fibrosis and Autoinflammatory Disease Program supports studies of basic, translational, and pre-clinical studies on scleroderma, fibrosis, and autoinflammatory diseases.
    Skin Immunology and Diseases, Skin Microbiome Program
                            
                            Research on the immunobiology of the skin, including the regulation of skin immune responses and immune system cellular components.
    Skin Repair, Pigmentation and Appendages, Vasculature/Lymphatic Systems Program
                            
                            Research on epidermal repair and regeneration and melanocyte biology, including the wound healing process and skin cell development.
    Systemic Autoimmune Disease Biology Program
                            
                            Basic, translational, and clinical research on systemic autoimmune diseases, including lupus and autoimmune myositis.
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