Research/Clinical Expertise:

Post-traumatic Joint Contractures: Loss of joint motion following injury is a disabling problem. Using human tissues and animal models, our laboratory is focusing on joint capsule abnormalities. Our multidisciplinary approach uses biomechanical, immunohistochemical and molecular techniques in addition to small animal surgery. Smaller clinical research studies are also performed.

Current Position:

• Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary
• Division Chief, Orthopaedics University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services

Academic History:

• Clinical Fellow, University of Western Ontario, 1997-1998
• Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Pittsburgh, 1995-1997
• Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Calgary, 1994-1995
• Orthopaedic Residency, University of Calgary, 1990-1994
• Rotating Internship, University of British Columbia, 1989-1990
• MD, University of Calgary, 1986-1989
• BSc, McGill University, 1982-1986.

Publications

• Publication List