National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (U.S.)
Synonyms
NIAMS
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It supports 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. It was established in 1986.