Principal Investigator Research Interest Biomechanics: Dr. Thornton’s research interests include the mechanical behaviours of knee ligaments and the mechanisms of damage accumulation in normal and healing ligaments. She is also investigating the mechanical mechanisms of tendon injury, particularly in the …

Principal Investigator Research/Clinical Expertise: Orthopaedic biomechanics: focusing on molecular basis for articular cartilage lubrication. The two main areas of research are: Mechanistic study of lubricating macromolecule composition, structure, and interactions in normal, injured, and osteoarthritic cartilage and synovial fluid. Development …

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Principal Investigator Research/Clinical Expertise: Research: Articular Cartilage Biology & Biomechanics & Joint Preservation and Limb Sparing Surgery Outcomes Research Clinical: Orthopaedic Oncology: Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery Sarcoma and Metastatic Bone Diseases Hip & Knee Replacement/Reconstructive Surgery …

Principal Investigator Clinician-Scientist Orthopaedic Surgeon Research/Clinical Expertise: Adult spinal disorders: Mechanisms of neurovascular interactions in wound healing: Our laboratory has made notable advances in understanding the significance of neurogenic factors in wound healing using animal models of joint injury. We …

Orthopaedic Surgeon Research/Clinical Expertise: Reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Current research focus on clinical outcomes and functional measurement tool Current Position: Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary Academic History: Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Washington, USA, …

Principal Investigator Research/Clinical Expertise: Biomedical signal and image analysis. Analysis of knee-joint vibration or sound signals for noninvasive detection and diagnosis of osteoarthritis and other diseases. Computer-aided diagnosis. Medical imaging and image analysis. Current Position: University Professor, Biomedical Signal and …

Principal Investigator Research/Clinical Expertise: Embryonic Stem Cell Biology: As director of the University of Calgary’s Embryonic Stem Cell (ESC) Facility, my research spans the development of animal models via targeted mutagenesis, the expansion of embryonic stem cells in suspension bioreactors …

Rheumatologist Research/Clinical Expertise: Early Rheumatoid Arthritis MSK Physical Examination Medical Computing Current Position: Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary

Principal Investigator Research/Clinical Expertise: Health Services Research: Access to scheduled health care services – appropriateness, patient expectations and scheduling systems Current Position: Professor and Head, Department of Community Health Sciences; -Director, Center for Health and Policy Studies Co-Director, Calgary Institute …

Principal Investigator Research/Clinical Expertise: Biomechanics: Research concentration on human locomotion with main emphasis on mobility and longevity. Application to clinical assessment (prevention and rehabilitation) and to movement related products such as orthoses, shoe insoles, sport shoes, surfaces and sport equipment. …