Orthopaedics Research
Orthopaedic Research at BIDMC
The Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies (CAOS) and the Musculoskeletal translational Innovation Initiative (MTII) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center consist of 6 full-time principal investigators and additional clinician-scientists who collaborate with laboratory-based investigators. Collectively, the two research arms of the department accommodate approximately 50 researchers, including post-doctoral and research fellows, undergraduate and graduate students.
Our Expertise
- Animal models of musculoskeletal disease
- Cell and molecular biology
- Fracture risk prediction
- Mechanical testing
- Non-invasive assessment of musculoskeletal tissues by micro-computed tomography and related techniques
These techniques are applied to several research areas, including:
- Bone biomechanics
- Bone biology
- Spine biomechanics
- Gene therapy of arthritis and other joint diseases
- Regeneration and repair of bone and cartilage
- Skeletal fragility as a result of osteoporosis and osteolytic tumors
- Sports medicine and shoulder biomechanics
We intend to build upon these strengths and develop a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary center with research spanning from basic, bench-top studies to clinical trials.
Our Research Facilities
- General purpose laboratory and preparatory room
- Micro-computed tomography laboratory
- Mechanical testing laboratory
- Cell and molecular biology laboratories
- An adjacent BIDMC facility for housing small animals greatly facilitates animal studies