National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

MISSION The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support 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 in these diseases. **Strategic Plan** Almost every household in America is affected by diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, and skin. NIAMS works to understand and treat such diseases and conditions. We support research through our extramural and intramural programs. [Read the plan](https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/strategic-plan-fiscal-years-2025-2029) **At A Glance** **[Leadership](https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/niams-leadership)** NIAMS Leadership oversees an extensive portfolio of basic and applied research. **[Organization](https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/organization)** Organizational structure of the three major NIAMS divisions. **[Data Science, Management, and Sharing](https://www.niams.nih.gov/about-niams/niams-data-science-management-and-sharing)** Data science and data sharing resources for the NIAMS investigator community. **[Budget and Funding Plans](https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/budget)** Current and past NIAMS operating budgets.