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The Bone and Joint Institute 

The Bone and Joint Institute (BJI) is a catalyst for innovation in interdisciplinary musculoskeletal (MSK) research. Through collaboration and knowledge translation, the BJI and our members advance a shared vision of lifelong mobility through MSK health.

332

members, including 140 faculty, 116 trainees, and 76 partners, collaborators and staff

 

5

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.

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Research & innovation

The BJI catalyzes interdisciplinary collaboration and research excellence towards eliminating the tremendous personal and societal costs from musculoskeletal conditions.

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Funding opportunities

We offer funding opportunities to members, MSK experts and trainees, to support innovation and interdisciplinary research in MSK health.

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Training

The BJI supports several training opportunities for undergrad and grad students, PhDs and clinicians in training.

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News


Western strengthens collaborations with Makerere University

March 21, 2024

New memorandum of understanding broadens existing relationships with Uganda’s largest and oldest... (Read the full article)


Western spin-off secures over $2M in seed funding for cancer care robotics system 

March 11, 2024

BJI Past Trainee Michael Lavdas and his company Tenomix aims to improve lymph node detection in colorectal... (Read the full article)


Western Research Excellence Awards recognize leading scholars

September 13, 2024

Arghya Paul’s research impacts on the Canadian biomedical sector include developing a new class of... (Read the full article)

What's on

Nov

19

CMHR Ivey Workshop - Leadership in research

Nov

27

BJI Spine Think Tank Meeting

Dec

13

BJI Christmas Gathering (3-5pm)

Feb

4

CMHR Ivey Workshop - Future of Healthcare

Mar

4

CMHR Ivey Workshop - Team Building