The Bone and Joint Institute
8
Grand Challenge Teams
Driving breakthroughs in arthritis, back pain, and injury across discovery, prevention, and recovery.
$25M
Campaign Goal
Our part of Western's All In Campaign to power innovation and preserve lifelong mobility.
1.7B
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 and trainees 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
BJI Community Connections Event
September 17, 2026Join students and researchers to learn more about the work being done at Western's Bone and Joint... (Read the full article)
Dr Frank Beier Memorial Lecture
September 17, 2026The Bone and Joint Institute, along with the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, are thrilled to... (Read the full article)
BJI Researchers look to affect those with Thumb Arthritis
June 30, 2026BJI's Dr. Joy MacDermid and her team are looking to affect clinical treatments and improve access to... (Read the full article)
Oct
15
BJI Connections Event
Nov
19 & 20
Bone Health Summit
Fall
2026
