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Updated December 14, 2016
Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D.
Message from the Director
Almost every household in America is affected in some way by diseases of bones, joints, muscles, and skin — diseases that are the mission areas of the NIAMS. These diseases affect people of all ages, racial and ethnic populations, and economic strata. Many of the diseases within our mandate affect women and minorities disproportionately, and, in many cases, they also suffer worse outcomes. We are committed to uncovering the bases of these gender, racial, and ethnic disparities and devising effective strategies to treat and even prevent them.
I am proud to be the Director of the Institute, and my staff and I are very excited about the research advances that have been realized to date, the initiatives we have identified, and the scientific opportunities that can be pursued. A critical element in our mandate is the education of future scientists who will continue to increase our understanding of these organ systems and the diseases that affect them.
I believe that research in bones, joints, muscles, and skin will result in scientific progress and improved health for the public. A comprehensive program to disseminate information to the public, to patients, and their health care providers is another essential component of our mandate.
These responsibilities are what motivate me in directing the NIAMS, and are the driving forces as we fulfill our Institute's scientific mission. Our research belongs ultimately to the American people, for whom we serve as stewards in improving the public's health.
Letters from the Director
- November 17, 2016: Showcasing NIAMS Research in Action for Key Stakeholders
A key part of the NIAMS mission is keeping our stakeholders informed of the accomplishments made possible through the investment of the American peoples’ tax dollars in biomedical research, and how that research is improving the lives of people living with diseases and conditions of the bones, joints, muscles and skin. - October 20, 2016: Guest Director’s Letter: Driving Toward Quadruple Diversity in the All of UsSM Research Program
- September 22, 2016: NIH Support for High-Risk, Innovative Research
- August 18, 2016: NIH Tools That Ensure Transparency and Accountability
- August 10, 2016: Science as Art: Submit Your Scientific Imagery
- July 21, 2016: Maximizing the Value of NIH-funded Clinical Trials
- June 23, 2016: New Collaborations in Social Media Outreach
- May 19, 2016: Communicating NIH Support and Impact
- April 21, 2016: Guest Director’s Letter: At NIH, Minority Health Is Everyone’s Concern, Every Day
- March 24, 2016: Enhancing Support for Early-Career Stage Clinician Scientists
- February 25, 2016: Building Bridges to Enhance Patient Care: The NIAMS Intramural Research Program
- January 21, 2016: NIAMS Makes Strides in Reaching Diverse Communities
- December 17, 2015: Reaffirming Our Mission With Our NIAMS Coalition Colleagues
- November 19, 2015: The Promise of Pediatric Research
- October 22, 2015: NIH Common Fund Launches Program to Understand How Physical Activity Improves Health
- September 15, 2015: NIAMS Launches New Spanish-language Website
- August 20, 2015, Guest Director's Letter: Considering Sex as a Biological Variable in NIH-Funded Preclinical Research
- July 23, 2015: Investing in the Early Stages of the Scientific Pipeline
- June 18, 2015: Partnering To Broaden Our Impact
- May 21, 2015: An Update on the NIH Initiative to Enhance Research Rigor and Reproducibility
- April 23, 2015: The Importance of Acknowledging NIAMS/NIH Support
- March 19, 2015: The Value of Clear Science Communications
- February 19, 2015: Highlights from the NIAMS Intramural Research Program
- January 22, 2015: NIAMS Continues Efforts to Reach Multicultural Communities
Letters from the Director 2014
Letters from the Director 2013
Letters from the Director 2012
Media Highlights
Dr. Katz's Interview, C-SPAN Washington Journal, February 21, 2014
- The Lupus Action Plan, Explained (Rheumatology Network)
- Dr. Katz is featured in The Dermatologist
- Dr. Stephen Katz on the NIH Action Plan for Lupus Research
- FNIH Biomarkers Consortium Study Advances Strategic Imaging and Fluid Biomarkers that Predict Structural Change and Pain Progression in Knee Osteoarthritis
- Healthy Moments radio episodes:
- What is Lupus and Who Gets It? audio file — What is Lupus and Who Gets It? Transcript and related information
- Recognizing Flares and Coping with Lupus audio file — Recognizing Flares and Coping with Lupus Transcript and related information
- Types of Arthritis audio file — Types of Arthritis Transcript and related information
- Living with Arthritis audio file — Living with Arthritis Transcript and related information
- Radio Show Advances NIH Health Information
- Commentary: Setting priorities for research funding at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
- Inspired Science from Young Investigators (Arthritis Foundation's Spotlight on Research)
- National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases Report for 2015 (The Rheumatologist)
- We've seen great strides to treat arthritis and related diseases. How do we continue to make headway to improve the lives of patients? (PhRMA)
- Sun and Skin, The Dark Side of Sun Exposure
- Tumors May Give Rise to Autoimmunity (MedPage Today)
- Conference Tackles Mystery of Why We Itch (Boston Globe)
- Foundation for the NIH Launches Bone Quality Project