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The Bone and Joint Institute
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.
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
Western Researchers Bring X-Ray Technology to Developing Countries
January 10, 2024Roentgen discovered X-rays well over a century ago, yet nearly two-thirds of the world’s population... (Read the full article)
Serving implant patients by detecting corrosion on a nanoscale
January 11, 2024Corrosion science expert Yolanda Hedberg has dedicated her research to analyzing and predicting material... (Read the full article)
From seed money to big collaborations: new hope for osteoarthritis patients
January 11, 2024When rheumatologist and BJI Scientist Tom Appleton received catalyst funding from the Bone and Joint... (Read the full article)
What's on
Sept
09
BJI External Advisory Committee Meeting
Sept
18
BTS Bioengineering Road Show Demo 9-11:30am - WIRB 5107
Sept
18
BJI Spine Think Tank Meeting 11:30am-1:00pm - WIRB 4105
Sept
20