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The Bone and Joint Institute 

The Bone and Joint Institute (BJI) is a catalyst for innovation in interdisciplinary musculoskeletal (MSK) research. Through collaboration and knowledge translation, the BJI and our members advance a shared vision of lifelong mobility through MSK health.

375

members, including 121 faculty, 96 trainees, and 90 partners, collaborators and staff

 

6

Western faculties represented through our members

 

501

MSK papers published in 2022

(35 among the top 10% of most cited publications in Web of Science)

Our members

The BJI brings together over 300 faculty members from across Western to foster collaborative research and grow the MSK community.

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Research & innovation

The BJI catalyzes interdisciplinary collaboration and research excellence towards eliminating the tremendous personal and societal costs from musculoskeletal conditions.

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Funding opportunities

We offer funding opportunities to members, MSK experts and trainees, to support innovation and interdisciplinary research in MSK health.

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Training

The BJI supports several training opportunities for undergrad and grad students, PhDs and clinicians in training.

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News


Western Researchers Bring X-Ray Technology to Developing Countries

January 10, 2024

Roentgen discovered X-rays well over a century ago, yet nearly two-thirds of the world’s population... (Read the full article)


Serving implant patients by detecting corrosion on a nanoscale

January 11, 2024

Corrosion science expert Yolanda Hedberg has dedicated her research to analyzing and predicting material... (Read the full article)


From seed money to big collaborations: new hope for osteoarthritis patients

January 11, 2024

When rheumatologist and BJI Scientist Tom Appleton received catalyst funding from the Bone and Joint... (Read the full article)