About us
Western's Bone and Joint Institute is located on the 6th floor of the Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB), Perth Drive, London, Ontario, N6G 2V4.
Our vision & mission
What we do:
We unite researchers, clinicians, patients, and community partners to solve the toughest bone and joint problems. From discovery to real-world application, we translate research into better prevention, treatment, and recovery for musculoskeletal conditions.
Why it matters:
More than 1.7 billion people live with musculoskeletal disorders that limit mobility, independence, and quality of life. Their burden exceeds cancer and heart disease when measured by years lived with disability, creating tens of billions of dollars in healthcare and productivity costs each year.
What we are working towards:
A future of lifelong mobility. The Bone and Joint Institute accelerates the path from research to recovery: predicting and preventing disease, repairing and regenerating tissue, and restoring movement that lasts.
Our core values
Collaboration
Cohesive participation of researchers in basic and applied disciplines to catalyze interdisciplinary research breakthroughs
Collaboration to link or create new conceptual and methodological frameworks that integrate and move beyond discipline-specific approaches
A collaborative “Molecule to Community and Back Again” approach
Education and research training
Support early researchers in developing research and leadership and receive mentorship
Interdisciplinary training that combines technology, mechanistic research, ethical considerations, and clinical applications
Help produce the next generation of MSK research leaders through Western’s Collaborative Graduate Program in Musculoskeletal Health Research (CMHR)
Excellence in innovation
Seeking discoveries in novel, patient-centered therapies, tools and devices
Investigating clinical and cost-effective solutions
Development and transfer of intellectual property to private sector partners with the goal of benefiting thriving industries and society
Knowledge translation
Moving new knowledge from the laboratory to the marketplace, clinic and community
Translation and exchange of innovative discoveries for global impact on the burden of MSK conditions
Guiding policy related to bone and joint healthcare
Explore the BJI
Our community of faculty, trainees and partners engages in meaningful MSK research in an inclusive and welcoming environment where interdisciplinary research collaborations can thrive. Learn more about our members, partner and training opportunities or research at the BJI.
