Notice of Intent to Publish Request for Applications for Core Centers in Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine (P30)

Notice Number: NOT-AR-10-029

Key Dates
Release Date:  February 19, 2010

Issued by
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) (http://www.niams.nih.gov/ )

Purpose

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) intends to issue a Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit applications for Core Centers in Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine (P30).  A goal of these Core Centers is to enhance research projects aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system and its component tissues. Key public health problems addressed by this research include osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and muscular dystrophy.  The Core Centers for Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine will provide shared facilities and services to groups of established, currently funded investigators addressing scientific problems in musculoskeletal biology and medicine, in order to improve efficiency, accelerate the pace of research, and ensure greater productivity.  

This notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive proposals.  The RFA is expected to be published in early 2010 with an expected application receipt date in the Summer of 2010.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME.

Inquiries

Interested parties may contact:

Glen H. Nuckolls, Ph.D.
Division of Musculoskeletal Diseases
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), NIH
One Democracy Plaza, Suite 800
6701 Democracy Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20892-4872 (for couriers use 20817)
301-594-4974
nuckollg@mail.nih.gov


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