The Strategic Initiatives section of the Office of the Director:
- Identifies emerging scientific opportunities and scientific knowledge gaps that merit further research.
- Creates opportunities for researchers through the development of new science initiatives, tools, and public resources to accelerate progress in NIAMS-related research.
- Facilitates partnerships with other NIH institutes and centers, other government agencies, non-profit and commercial entities.
- Advises NIAMS Director on key strategic goals.
- Evaluates NIAMS programs and activities.
Initiatives
Accelerating Medicines Partnership® (AMP®) Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases (AMP AIM)
Accelerating Medicines Partnership® (AMP®) Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (AMP BGTC)
Back Pain Consortium (BACPAC) Research Program
Restoring Joint Health and Function to Reduce Pain (RE-JOIN) Consortium
