Our collaborative research, conducted in partnership with the Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory led by Dr. Alicia Jackson within the biomedical engineering department, is dedicated to investigating the biomechanical and transport properties of fibrocartilage.
At the cellular level, our efforts are focused on comprehending cell behavior and how alterations in physiological conditions impact the degenerative state of intervertebral disc tissues. Moving to the tissue level, we are examining transport properties within knee meniscus tissues to gain insights into the onset and causes of osteoarthritis.
A central aspect of our research revolves around the human meniscus. Knee meniscus tissues, which lack vascularization, play a critical role in load bearing and shock absorption within the knee, among other functions. Because these tissues rely on alternative means for the delivery of nutrients and fluids to their inner regions, our collaborative endeavor involves a comprehensive study of various mechanical and transport properties associated with knee meniscus tissues.
