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Musculoskeletal health research updates from Indiana University School of Medicine and the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH).
Early career surgeon-scientist recognized as rising leader in musculoskeletal oncology research
Muscle waste and body composition changes are a side effect of having cancer that IU musculoskeletal oncology surgeon-scientist Christopher Collier wants to mediate in kidney cancer. He received a K08 Award from the NIH, a first for an early investigator within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.October 14, 2025
IU-led consortium named NSF finalist for leadership in musculoskeletal healthcare innovation
An Indiana University-led consortium has been named one of 15 finalists in the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines competition.September 23, 2025
Backpacks and back health: What parents and students should know this school year
Aki S. Puryear, professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery, shares key takeaways you can use to protect against backpack-related injuries.
September 02, 2025
IU Orthopedic experts join BioCrossroads, OrthoWorx and Zimmer Biomet at FrameWORX Summit
Three IU faculty will join BioCrossroads in Warsaw, Indiana — an orthopedic industry hub — to discuss the future of musculoskeletal health and the orthopedic industry in Indiana at the FrameWORX Summit on Aug. 20, 2025.June 16, 2025
IU Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome expert educates health care providers throughout the world
Clair Francomano, MD, is one of the world’s foremost experts in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders. She educates health care professionals and people worldwide through outreach work with the Ehlers-Danlos Society, YouTube videos and international lectures.May 28, 2025
ALS researcher aims to discover hidden causes of neuromuscular disease on quest for new therapies
ALS Awareness Month: Brian Pierchala, PhD, is growing ALS research at IU School of Medicine through the Motoneuron Club and collaborative science.May 02, 2025
IU scientists develop new bone marrow imaging technique
Study could impact treatment of cancer, autoimmune disease and musculoskeletal disorders.April 24, 2025
Musculoskeletal scientists recognized at world's largest bone research meeting
IU School of Medicine researchers recently made a significant impact at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research's 2024 Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada.
November 13, 2024
Musculoskeletal center's new leader 'ready to launch' innovative science for better patient care
Melissa Kacena, PhD, is the new director for a team of more than 100 bone and muscle scientists at the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health. She aims to bring researchers' discoveries to market to help patients with bone, muscle and cartilage disorders.November 05, 2024