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Photos from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
2012
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Lupus Foundation of America's (LFA) National Policy Leadership Award
Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. (third from left), Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) presented the Lupus Foundation of America's (LFA) National Policy Leadership Award to the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Lupus Caucus Co-Chairs: From left, Representatives Tom Rooney (R-FL-16), Jim Moran (D-VA-8), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18), and William Keating (D-MA-10). The award was given for their leadership to ensure that Members of Congress understand the impact of lupus on individuals and their families and actively support the advancement of lupus research and increased awareness of lupus among the public and health professionals. The presentation was made at the LFA’s Butterfly Gala on May 8, 2012. Also pictured is Shannon Boxx, U.S. Women's Soccer player and Olympic gold medalist, who is living with lupus.
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National Psoriasis Foundation
Maria Morasso, Ph.D., Chief of the NIAMS Laboratory of Skin Biology, discusses NIAMS research with representatives from the National Psoriasis Foundation during a visit to NIAMS labs on March 9, 2012.
2011
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Creating Connections for Science
More than 50 individuals representing 40 organizations attended the NIAMS Coalition 2011 Outreach and Education Meeting: Creating Connections for Science. The event was held on October 11, 2011. The Coalition is a group of more than 70 professional and voluntary organizations concerned with NIAMS programs.
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Msgr. John Enzler, President and C.E.O. of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
Msgr. John Enzler, President and C.E.O. of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, (at podium) spoke at the 10th anniversary celebration of the NIAMS Community Health Center (CHC) on September 28, 2011. NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins (right) and NIAMS Director Dr. Stephen Katz (left) also spoke at the event. The NIAMS CHC is a health information and medical center located in Silver Spring, MD, providing health care services to people affected by arthritis, lupus, and other rheumatic diseases.
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NIAMS 25th Anniversary Scientific Symposium
Hundreds of researchers, health care providers and patients from across the U.S. came to the NIH for the NIAMS 25th Anniversary Scientific Symposium held in Lipsett Amphitheater on June 13, 2011.
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NIAMS 25th Anniversary Scientific Symposium
NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and Research!America Chairman John Edward Porter joined NIAMS Director Dr. Stephen Katz in delivering introductory talks. Dr. Collins praised the NIAMS for tackling the nation's "common, chronic, crippling and costly" diseases by anticipating where scientific opportunities lay, exploiting them and shepherding research toward meaningful results.
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NIAMS 25th Anniversary Scientific Symposium
NIAMS Director Dr. Stephen Katz discusses the Institute's many partners at the NIAMS 25th Anniversary Scientific Symposium: Improving Lives Through Discovery.
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NIAMS 25th Anniversary Scientific Symposium
Two attendees discuss one of the studies featured in a scientific poster presented at the NIAMS 25th Anniversary Scientific Symposium.
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NIAMS 25th Anniversary Scientific Symposium
NIAMS Director Dr. Stephen Katz (c) joins orthopaedic researcher Dr. Tom Clemens (l) and 2011 NIAMS Coalition Lifetime Achievement Award honoree John Edward Porter at a Congressional briefing commemorating the Institute’s 25th anniversary.
2010
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Reaching Out to Urban Indians
Panelists at Reaching Out to Urban Indians: Best Practices in Communications and Partnerships included (from l) Dr. Kristen Nadeau, University of Colorado-Denver; John Burklow, NIH Associate Director for Communications and Public Liaison; Wilbur Woodis, HHS Office of Minority Health; D’Shane Barnett, National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH); Dr. Jami Bartgis, also of NCUIH.