Musculoskeletal, Skin, and Oral Sciences Review Branch – MSOS
Dr. Chee Lim
Chief
Review Branch Summary
The Musculoskeletal, Skin, and Oral Sciences Review Branch is led by Dr. Chee Lim. MSOS will consider research applications that address structural systems that are prerequisite for physical form, mechanical function, movement, and integrity of the body. These structural systems and their components are the basis for the organization of the study sections of this Review Branch and are described according to the following topical areas: skeleton, spine, bone, connective tissue, extracellular matrix, and their related diseases/disorders; dental/oral and craniofacial and their related diseases/disorders; skeletal muscle, limb, and their related diseases/disorders; joints and their related diseases/disorders, including rheumatic diseases; skin and its related diseases/disorders. Autoimmune diseases are specifically included. For these topical areas, the studies considered range from molecular genetics and stem cell research to animal models and clinical trials. For each major topical area, the research applications may include studies of: basic biology, including growth, development, maturation, and aging; biomaterials for prostheses/orthotics and implants; pathogenesis and therapeutics; physical rehabilitation; exercise; mechanobiology/biomechanics; injury and repair, including adaptation, plasticity, degeneration, and regeneration; diagnostic markers and biomarkers; cell and gene-based therapies; and clinical outcomes and trials.
Study Sections
- Arthritis, Connective Tissue and Skin Study Section *Ends after October 2024 council round meetings ACTS
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Sciences Study Section MRS
- Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering Study Section MTE
- Oral, Dental and Craniofacial Sciences Study Section ODCS
- Skeletal Biology Development and Disease Study Section SBDD
- Skeletal Biology Structure and Regeneration Study Section SBSR
- Skeletal Muscle Biology and Exercise Physiology Study Section SMEP
- Musculoskeletal, Rehabilitation and Skin Sciences F10B
- ZRG1 Musculoskeletal, Oral and Skin Sciences Small Business Special Emphasis Panel [10)] MSOS (10)
- Small Business: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Sciences MSOS (11)
