Research

Our mission is to inspire colleagues to create new knowledge, to communicate knowledge through medical education, and to provide superior and compassionate health care in a collegial atmosphere. Basic, clinical and translational research in Orthopaedic science is an integrated part of our graduate medical education. Thus, in addition to the clinical and educational commitments, our faculty is actively involved in a broad range of research on bone and musculoskeletal diseases, which have been highlighted in the following areas:

Bone Formation

Our faculty have played a major role in identifying the genes and proteins involved in osteogenesis, the formation of bone.

Osteosarcoma

The Molecular Oncology Laboratory studies osteosarcoma and other bone cancers at the molecular level.

Tendon and Ligament Repair

Our faculty are exploring the uses of gene therapy to promote tendon and ligament healing.

Shoulder

Our faculty have spearheaded an active shoulder research program in collaboration with hospitals around the world.

Meniscal Knee Pathology

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Gunshot Trauma Outcomes

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Social Determinants of Health

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Research Assistant Opportunity

The University of Chicago Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce an opportunity for a full-year medical student researcher to spend focused time on orthopaedic research. We welcome current medical students who will spend the year doing intensive research, shadowing in OR and clinic, and working with faculty mentors. Interested medical students can apply on the form below.

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