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Research Opportunities
Research efforts in the orthopaedic department aim to provide a deeper understanding of the complex nature of the human skeletal system, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of surgical procedures and treatments in the following areas of expertise:
- Trauma / fixation
- Spinal injuries and disorders
- Sports medicine
- Hand and foot disorders
- Hip and knee replacements
All faculty and residents participate in research. Each attending usually has at least one ongoing clinical research project.
As a result of a direct collaboration with the Bioengineering Dept, we have established
the Engineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (E-CORE). Drs. Vijay
K. Goel, PhD and Nabil Ebraheim, MD were appointed the founding co-directors. The Center includes an interdisciplinary team
of investigators from
diverse fields such as medicine (e.g., orthopedics, anatomy, radiology), engineering (bioengineering, mechanical, chemical),
bone metabolic
diseases (e.g. endocrinology, bone biology, bone marrow stem cells) and allied health care professionals such as kinesiology
and physical
therapy. The Center provides an opportunity for the group to work together to understand the complex nature of the human skeletal
system, like
the hip, knee and spine.
The Department of Orthopaedics also has a collaboration with the Bone Biology Lab, if a resident wishes to pursue basic science research during their training. Here, we specifically perform a variety of studies to reveal more about human mesenchymal stem cells and the implications of diabetes and bone characteristics.
The mission for research within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is to support and conduct research involving patients
that
shapes the future of evidence-based orthopaedic practice. This includes support of clinically relevant research involving
patients to answer
questions related to the usefulness of examination procedures and diagnostic tests, the effectiveness, efficacy and safety
of surgery and other
therapeutic interventions and the power of prognostic indicators.
The goals and objectives for research within the Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery are to:
• Seek industry, foundation and federal funding to support research
• Collaborate with
basic scientists to enhance translational research
• Provide advice and support related to research design and data analysis
•
Educate and mentor fellows, residents and students
• Perform scientific and risk management review
• Ensure compliance with all
regulations governing clinical and translational research
The orthopaedic department at UT is one of the most published in the country. A team of highly-skilled physicians, many of
whom are known
nationally, is complemented by a dedicated group of research faculty.
Research Faculty:
| A. Champa Jayasuriya, Ph.D. |
| Director of Research |
| Beata Lecka-Czernik, Ph.D. |
| Professor |
| Vijay Goel, Ph.D. |
| Adjunct Professor |
| Jiayong Liu, M.D. |
| Assistant Professor |
The University of Toledo and the University of Toledo’s School of Engineering have formed an interdisciplinary team of investigators including researchers and physicians from diverse fields such as medicine (orthopaedics, anatomy, radiology), engineering (bioengineering, mechanical), and health-care professionals trained in rehabilitation and physical therapy. This group works together in a collaborative effort to understand the complex nature of the human skeletal system, especially the spine and its disorders.
Orthopedic Research Center
The Orthopaedic Research Center was formed to increase knowledge and advancements in the preventation, treatment and cure of orthopaedic-related diseases and disorders especially those involving the spine. The primary interests of the Research Center can be categorized as basic, preventive, and interventional research.
The economic impact of spinal disorders and their associated diseases is staggering. The MUO Foundation has set up a fund specifically for the support of orthopaedic research. Learn more about how you can help in our brochure on orthopaedic research (available in PDF format).
