Interdisciplinary research for greater impact
The Bone and Joint Institute is a catalyst for interdisciplinary research that aims to advance MSK health.
To spark innovation and serve MSK researchers, clinicians and patients, the BJI promotes new and original research ideas, provides training for the next generation of musculoskeletal health researchers and ensures efficient translation of research into practice.
Our goals
- Understanding bone and joint disease
- Innovation in diagnosis and evaluation
- Developing and evaluating new therapies
- Influencing key knowledge users
Research impact at the BJI
Western researchers bring X-ray technology to developing countries
BJI member David Holdsworth and a team of African and Canadian medical imaging experts are in the process of developing a cost-effective, portable digital x-ray system.
From seed money to big collaborations: new hope for osteoarthritis patients
BJI Scientist Tom Appleton explains how a small amount of seed money bloomed into numerous big research collaborations and close to $4 million in grant funding.
Exploring an interdisciplinary "pain consortium"
On September 14, members of the Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) and the Bone and Joint Institute (BJI) came together to discuss the potential goals, interests, and next steps for a “Western Pain Research Consortium”.
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Our research community
The BJI brings together over 300 faculty, trainees and partners from different disciplines through a common vision of lifelong mobility.
We empower our diverse community to engage in meaningful MSK research in an inclusive and welcoming environment where interdisciplinary research collaborations can thrive. Learn more about our members, research-related opportunities at the BJI and how to join us.
