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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


CASS 2025

April 24, 2025

A unique 3-day virtual event bringing together patient partners and trainees to foster learning,... (Read the full article)


Emil Schemitsch - Distinguished University Professorship

April 24, 2025

BJI Member Dr. Emill Schemitsch was honoured in April with the title of Distinguished University Professor. (Read the full article)


Dr. Suzanne Bernier Memorial Lecture

April 23, 2025

We are pleased to invite you to join us for the 2025 Suzanne Bernier Memorial Lecture in Skeletal Biology,... (Read the full article)