Research on cartilage and connective tissue, and the conditions that affect them.

Research on clinical osteoarthritis; bone quality and skeletal imaging; and human genetics of bone and cartilage.

Research basic, translational, and clinical studies of extracellular matrix (ECM) biology and diseases.

Research on tissue engineering and repair of musculoskeletal tissues that explores new approaches to tissue regeneration.

Research on orthopedics and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, including studies of orthopedic devices and joint replacement.

Research to study the mechanisms, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology of bone diseases and their interaction with tissues and organs.

This program supports human genetic and genomic, biopsychosocial and behavioral, and pain related research in rheumatic diseases, with a goal to understand how a person’s genetics, environmental, behavioral and lifestyle factors influence health and to understand the best approach to prevent and treat diseases, ultimately bringing precision medicine to patients.

Research on epidermal repair and regeneration and melanocyte biology, including the wound healing process and skin cell development.

Basic, translational, and clinical research on systemic autoimmune diseases, including lupus and autoimmune myositis.