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The Bone and Joint Institute
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Grand Challenge Teams
Driving breakthroughs in arthritis, back pain, and injury across discovery, prevention, and recovery.
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Campaign Goal
Our part of Western's All In Campaign to power innovation and preserve lifelong mobility.
1.7 B
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 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 Research Spotlight: A New Approach to Understanding Thumb Osteoarthritis
March 10, 2026This BJI Research Spotlight highlights a study led by professor Emily Lalone and Professor Aaron Fenster,... (Read the full article)
BJI Research Spotlight: Do Metal Hip Implants Affect Brain Health
March 10, 2026This week’s BJI Research Spotlight highlights a study by Professor Matthew Teeter, Professor Brent... (Read the full article)
BJI Research Spotlight: Understanding Hip Movement after Surgery
February 27, 2026Highlight of a research paper led by Ryan Degen on examining the impacts of early postoperative movements... (Read the full article)
