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:

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    Bone Formation

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

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    Osteosarcoma

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

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    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.