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The Bone and Joint Institute
332
members, including 140 faculty, 116 trainees, and 76 partners, collaborators and staff
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Western faculties represented through our members
396
MSK papers published in 2023
(9.4% among the top 10%, and 2.4% among the top 1% of most cited publications in Web of Science)
Our members
The BJI brings together over 300 faculty members from across Western to foster collaborative research and grow the MSK community.
Meet our membersResearch & innovation
The BJI catalyzes interdisciplinary collaboration and research excellence towards eliminating the tremendous personal and societal costs from musculoskeletal conditions.
Learn moreFunding opportunities
We offer funding opportunities to members, MSK experts and trainees, to support innovation and interdisciplinary research in MSK health.
Learn moreTraining
The BJI supports several training opportunities for undergrad and grad students, PhDs and clinicians in training.
Learn moreNews
Bone and Joint Institute interdisciplinary team develops solution for chronic back pain
December 02, 2025New biomaterials and stem cell treatments could help repair spinal joints (Read the full article)
Closing the Gap: Dental and Orthopaedic Teams Collaborate for Safer Implants
November 26, 2025Did you know? Over 400,000 Canadians received dental or orthopeadic implants last year - but failure rates... (Read the full article)
BJI Highlighted in Homecoming Talks and Tours
October 01, 2025BJI members welcomed Western Alumni to talk about implant technology. (Read the full article)
What's on
Dec
12
BJI Imaging Platform Event (WIRB 1110)
Dec
18
BJI Xmas Gathering (WIRB Lobby)
Feb
10
CMHR Ivey Workshop #2
Mar
10
