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The Bone and Joint Institute
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Grand Challenge Teams
Driving breakthroughs in arthritis, back pain, and injury across discovery, prevention, and recovery.
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Campaign Goal
Our part of Western's All In Campaign to power innovation and preserve lifelong mobility.
1.7 B
People Worldwide Affected
By musculoskeletal conditions — this is the challenge we’re working to overcome.
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
Corrosion and wear damage examined in retrieved knee and hip implants
June 19, 2026BJI Researchers are looking to improve orthopedic implants and reduce failure. (Read the full article)
BJI research could expand remote access to care for thumb arthritis
June 19, 2026Dr. Joy MacDermid receives Arthritis Society Ignite Innovation funding to help improve care for those with... (Read the full article)
BJI Grand Challenge research focuses on implant longevity.
June 18, 2026CBC Radio interview with BJI Grand Challenge lead Dr. Yolanda Hedberg. (Read the full article)
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