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Research / Research Faculty

Adams, John
John Adams, MD
Professor and Vice Chair of Research
Research Interest: research focuses on basic and translational aspects of vitamin D synthesis, metabolism and molecular mode of action
 
Maria-Grazia Ascenzi, PhD
Maria Grazia-Ascenzi, PhD
Associate Researcher
Research Interest: Hierarchical simulation of bone tissue for clinical applications, bone micro-mechanics, growth plate micro-specifications, high resolution imaging of biological tissues, three-dimensional simulation of bone micro-structures, three-dimensional reconstruction from imaging stacks, and application of mathematics to investigations of biological tissue function are the main research interests.
 
Paul Bajaj, PhD
Paul Bajaj, PhD
Professor
Research Interest: Proteases in hemostasis and thrombosis
 
Paul Benya, PhD
Paul Benya, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor
Research Interest: Current focus is on identifying the signal transduction mechanisms of TGF-β1 and BMP in chondrocytes and their stem cell precursors, as well as the control of extracellular matrix synthesis and deposition.
 
Fabrizio Billi, PhD
Fabrizio Billi, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Research Interest: Evaluation of the degradation products of materials used in musculoskeletal implants and their impact on the patient’s health. Current focus is on the recovery and characterization of nanoparticles generated by the wear of orthopedic joint replacements and consequent evaluation of their local and systemic biological effects.
 
Campbell, Pat PhD
Pat Campbell, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor
Research Interest: Determining the biological factors that affect the clinical performance of prosthetic joints. Current focus is on metal-on-metal hip resurfacing components, their wear products (particularly cobalt chromium particles and ions) and the resultant biological consequences, including pseudotumors and severe allergic reactions.
 
Edward Ebramzadeh, PhD
Edward Ebramzadeh, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor
Research Interest: Design, development and biomechanical evaluation of joint replacement prostheses, fracture fixation devices and stabilization devices and treatments for the spine. Use of cadaveric and synthetic bone models in load and motion simulations to assess strength of an implant, the security of fixation to the bone, implant-bone micro-motion the and resultant fretting wear. Experimental design and statistical analysis for a variety of clinical and radiographic patient outcome studies related to biomechanics.
 
Eileen Fowler, PhD
Eileen Fowler, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor
Peter William Chair for the Center for Cerebral Palsy
Research Interest: Focus is in motor disorders due to developmental disabilities and genetics.
 
Martin Hewison, PhD
Martin Hewison, PhD
Professor
Research Interest: Dr. Hewison is a molecular endocrinologist with a specific interest in the cellular actions of vitamin D
 
Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD
Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD
Professor and Vice-Chair of Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Research Interest: Regulatory control of vascular morphogenesis
 
Deborah Kado, MD
Deborah Kado, MD
Associate Professor
Research Interest: Clinical and social epidemiology
 
Deborah Krakow, MD
Deborah Krakow, MD
Professor
Research Interest: Identifying the disease genes and biologic mechanisms that lead to the inherited osteochondrodysplasia, a group of more than 350 distinct genetic disorders
 
Susan Krum - Miranda, PhD
Susan Krum, PhD
Assistant Professor
Research Interest: My interest is in the mechanism of action of estrogen in bone cells
 
Timothy Lane, MD
Timothy Lane, MD
Associate Professor
Research Interest: Research focuses on the role of wnt signals in the maintenance of stem cell microenvironments
 
Zhen Lu, PhD
Zhen Lu, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor
Research Interest:
 
Karen Lyons, PhD
Karen Lyons, PhD
Professor
Research Interest: Growth Factor Signaling in Mammalian Development and Disease
 
Keith Markolf, PhD
Keith Markolf, PhD
Professor
Research Interest: Sports medicine which include knee injury mechanisms, meniscal injuries, cruciate ligament reconstruction, loading in the wrist and forearm, ankle sprains, and internal fixation.
 
Harry McKellop, PhD
Harry McKellop, PhD
Professor
Research Interest: Evaluation of the factors affecting the durability of artificial joints. Development of wear resistant bearing materials for hip, knee and spinal disc replacements. Evaluating and comparing the biological reactions to polymeric, metallic and ceramic wear particles, particularly osteolysis.
 
Lloyd Miller, MD
Lloyd Miller, MD
Assistant Professor
Research Interest: The focus of the research involves the investigation of mechanisms that promote the host neutrophilic response and innate immune responses to a site of infection in the skin.
 
Sang-Hyun Park, PhD
Sang-Hyun Park, PhD
Adjunct Professor
Research Interest: Use of Laser Doppler Flowmetry to measure the blood flow to a fracture during all phases of healing. Determining the optimal mechanical stimulation to enhance fracture healing and avoid delayed or non-union.
 
Bruno Peault, PhD
Bruno Peault, PhD
Professor
Research Interest: Prospective identification and purification and functional characterization of multi-lineage stem cells present in human adult organs and tissues
 
Sophia Sangiorgio, PhD
Sophia Sangiorgio, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Research Interest: Evaluating the durability of orthopaedic implants for joint reconstruction and spinal stabilization. Designing custom apparatus to apply physiological loads and motions to bone-implant constructs in order to determine how their clinical performance is affected by the design of the implant, the strength of fixation to the bone, and the stability of the fixation.
 
Fu-Wen Shen, PhD
Fu-Wen Shen, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor
Research Interest: Development and evaluation of of wear resistant bearing materials for artificial joints, including hip, knee and spinal disc replacements. Current focus in on the resistance to oxidative degradation of crosslinked polyethylenes during extended use in vivo.
 
Chia Soo, MD
Chia Soo, MD
Adjunct Associate Professor
Research Interest: Interest in bone and skin regenerative medicine research utilizing tissue engineering technologies
 
Kang Ting, DMD
Kang Ting, DMD
Professor
Research Interest: Interest in the molecular mechanism of craniosynostosis - premature fusion of calvarial suture and tissue engineering of bone tissues
 
Ben Wu, PhD, DDS
Ben Wu, PhD, DDS
Professor
Research Interest: Research focuses on the engineering of material microenvironment to control material-cell interactions