Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers Project
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1) The understanding of how autoimmunity can cause rheumatic diseases in animal models and defined clinical populations, as well as the identification of environmental factors that can somehow exacerbate the develop of rheumatic disorders.

2) A thorough understanding of the genetic basis of rheumatic disorders along with their signs and symptoms, and clinical presentations.

3) A thorough understanding of how rheumatic diseases can impact underlying organs.

4) The identification of new risk factors and biomarkers that could potentially help the development of technical approaches that can predict a person's susceptibility to the said disorders.

The NIH and the NIAMS is set to administer a total of $1,800,000 to support the Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers Project.

Individuals investigators and researchers will be deemed eligible to participate in the Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers Project if they are representing any of the following:

a) Higher Education Institutions such as Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education and Private Institutions of Higher Education

b) Nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education

c) For-Profit Organizations such as Small Businesses

d) State Governments, County Governments, City or Township Governments, Special District Governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized), and Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)

e) Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities, Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, and Regional Organizations.

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