Research Areas
Director: Timothy Wright, PhD
The goal of the Department of Biomechanics is to apply principles of engineering and materials science to solve orthopaedic problems by conducting basic and applied research that translates to the development of orthopedic devices and instrumentation aimed at improved patient care.
Director / Chief Scientific Officer: Lionel Ivashkiv, MD
The goal of the Institute for Biological Sciences is to advance discoveries in musculoskeletal and autoimmune disease biology to develop innovative preventive and therapeutic approaches that can improve patient outcomes.
We are embarking on a new era of research at HSS by expanding the scope of basic and clinical science and building multidisciplinary translational research teams.
Our diverse Clinical Research portfolio, led by motivated surgeon-scientists, physician-scientists, and dedicated research teams is united in the common goal to bridge discovery, clinical investigation, and real-world evidence to accelerate advances in musculoskeletal and rheumatologic health.