Research Programs

Director: Carl Blobel, MD, PhD

The mission of the Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program is to define cellular and molecular mechanisms important in musculoskeletal tissue destruction and to develop novel approaches to preventing tissue destruction in patients with arthritis and related diseases.

Director: Timothy Wright, PhD

The mission of the Department of Biomechanics is to apply principles of engineering and materials science to solve orthopaedic problems by conducting basic and applied research that translates to the development of orthopedic devices and instrumentation aimed at improved patient care.

Directors: Suzanne Maher, PhD, Scott Rodeo, MD

The goal of the Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program is to determine the biological, biochemical, bimolecular and biomechanical mechanisms responsible for development, damage, degeneration and healing of the musculoskeletal tissues, cartilage, meniscus, ligaments and tendons, and to use this information to develop new cell and tissue based strategies to prevent, repair, regenerate or replace the injured tissues.

• Anesthesiology Research
• Rheumatology Research
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lab, Director: Hollis Potter, MD
• Healthcare Research Institute, Director: Stephen Lyman, PhD
  • Epidemiology and Biostats Core
  • Patient Registries