HMRC Researchers
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Alice Aiken, Ph.D. Current Research: inter-professional care from an education perspective as well as improved models of care for the Canadian health care system; appropriate conservative management techniques to reduce orthopaedic surgical wait lists. |
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Brian Amsden Current Research: polymer biomaterials; protein drug delivery; tissue engineering; controlled release, diffusion in gels and polymer solutions |
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Dr. Tassos Anastassiades, M.D., Ph.D. Current Research: arthritis - the molecular basis of the repair of damaged articular cartilage and bone |
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Dr. Henry Averns, MD, MB, ChB, FRCP (UK) Current Research: seronegative spondyloarthritides and reactive arthritis |
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Dr. Davide Bardana, M.D. Assistant Professor Current Research: Computer assisted ACL reconstruction, High tibial osteotomy, and Mosaicplasty, development of computerized clinical ACL outcome database, ACL Tensioning (biomechancal effect, biologic effect, clinical effect), High Tibial Osteotomy fixation: Puddu plate versus. AO locking plate, Suture anchor design: Knotless suture anchor fixation |
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Dr. Ryan Bicknell, M.D. |
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Dr. Dan Borschneck, M.D Current Research: epidemiology; computer assisted surgery |
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Inka Brockhausen, Ph.D. Current Research: pathways and control of mucin type O-glycosylation in model systems of glycoprotein synthesis; characterization of glycosyltransferases and sulfotransferases involved in mucin type O-glycan assembly with respect to specificity, mechanism and protein structure; design of glycosyltransferase inhibitors as agents for functional studies and therapeutic drugs; development of new therapeutic strategies for cystic fibrosis; role of glycans in apoptosis, Fat glycosylation; roles of protein glycosylation and cytokine effects in arthritis and other inflammatory conditions; roles of mucins in inflammatory bowel disease; studies of bone growth and repair; investigations of bacterial polysaccharide synthesis. |
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Brenda Brouwer, Ph.D. Current Research: examining modulations in motor cortical output relative to changes in physical function in stroke and quantifying the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and metabolic limitations following stroke and the minimal performance criteria of these systems required for independent function. |
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Tim Bryant Current Research: biomechanics of human motion; orthopaedic biomechanics; biomedical data analysis techniques |
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Dr. Aaron Campbell, M.D Current Research: anterior cruciate femoral tunnel technique; tibial slope measurement |
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Pat Costigan, Ph.D Current Research: 3D motion analysis equipment is used to investigate orthopedic problems such as osteoarthritis of the knee, the development and clinical evaluation of devices, and the effects of surgical and non-surgical interventions. Recent studies have included the evaluation of a group exercise program on knee loads in OA, the effects of two different knee implant designs, and the changes in knee moments when using an 'OA unloader' brace. |
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Elsie Culham, Ph.D. Current Research: postural control and neuromuscular parameters involved in the maintenance of balance; the effect of aging and disease on postural control and the prevention of falls in seniors. |
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Dr. Lindsay Davidson, M.D. Current Research: clubfeet, specifically minimally invasive and Ponseti treatment as well as Patellofemoral Syndrome, and medical education. |
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Kevin Deluzio, Ph.D. Current Research: biomechanics of human motion; orthopaedic biomechanics; biomedical data techniques. |
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Aris Docoslis, Ph.D. Current Research: colloid and surface phenomena; self- and directed-assembly of nanostructures; AC electrokinetics and microfluidics; (micro-)Raman spectroscopy for materials characterization |
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Genevieve Dumas, P.Eng Current Research: spine mechanics; biomechanics of pregnancy; occupational biomechanics |
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Randy Ellis, Ph.D. Current Research: computer assisted surgery |
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Dr. Paul Fenton, M.D. |
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Gabor Fichtinger, Ph.D. Current Research: computer-integrated surgery; robot-assisted minimally invasive percutaneous surgeries performed under real-time image guidance, with primary application in the detection and treatment of cancer. |
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Lauren Flynn Current Research: adipose-derived stem cells; soft tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; natural biomaterials; dynamic cell culture; bioreactors. |
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Dr. Mark Harrison, M.D. Current Research: clinical mechanics; optimal management of older women with distal forearm fractures; the relationships between patellar tracking, pain and cartilage degeneration in patients with patella/femoral pain syndrome; advanced bone graft substitutes: accelerated healing via controlled release of a novel bone and cartilage stimulating peptides; image guided assessment of patellar tracking and planning of patellar realignment |
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Il Yong Kim, Ph.D. Current Research: multidisciplinary design optimization & multi-objective optimization in: biomechanical systems design; automotive design; manufacturing: hydroforming and powder metallurgy; design under uncertainty; structural topology optimization; mechanical systems design using CAE (Computer Aided Engineering); FEM (Finite Element Method). |
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Qingguo Li, Ph.D. Current Research: biomechanical system design; robotics; locomotion |
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Norma MacIntyre, Ph.D. |
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Linda MacLean, Ph.D. Current Research: laboratory-based research on the contractile behaviour and patterns of muscle activation as they pertain to the achievement of optimal motor function. |
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Chris Mechefske, Ph.D., P.Eng Current Research: vibration and noise reduction in and around biomedical equipment (MRIs); vibration based machine condition monitoring and fault diagnostics; prosthetic component testing, analysis, modeling and design; biomechanics of artificial limbs |
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Parvin Mousavi, Ph.D. Current Research: bioinformatics; systems biology; medical imaging processing and molecular imaging |
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Kathleen Norman, Ph.D. Current Research: My research program is directed toward understanding the movement impairment and disability associated with neurological disorders. Recent work has examined the basis of selected rehabilitation interventions on tremor and bradykinesia in people with Parkinson's disease. We are currently exploring the scope of movement alterations in people with Essential tremor. |
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Lucie Pelland, Ph.D. |
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Dr. David Pichora, M.D Current Research: computer assisted surgery; wrist and shoulder biomechanics; kinematic studies of the rheumatoid wrist; 3D motion and imaging studies of the upper extremity; clinical outcome studies in orthopaedic trauma. |
A. Keith Pilkey Current Research: formability of aluminum alloys; hydroforming of high strength steels |
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Dr. John Rudan, M.D. Current Research: computer assisted orthopaedic surgery; total joint surgery; oncology. |
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Dr. Fraser Saunders, M.D. Current Research: Concussion Computerized Testing Phase II: A new game format: Saunders, F., tenHove, M.; Distal embolization and clinical deterioration following thrombolysis in acute stroke August 2006, Jin, Albert, Islam, O., Saunders, F., Brunet, D.; Helmet testing for rotational concussion protection: A testing Paradyme. Kis, M., Saunders, F.; Concussion Computerized Testing: A rapid fire testing sequence. Saunders, F., tenHove, M., Wilson, D. |
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Rick Sellens, P. Eng Current Research: image guided surgery; bone quality assessment; wrist kinematics. |
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Joan Stevenson, Ph.D. Current Research: reducing the prevalence of low back pain; ergonomic design of equipment |
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James Stewart |
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Dr. Tanveer Towheed, M.D. Current Research: health status assessment in rheumatoid arthritis; ultrasound measured bone density of the calcaneus; systematic reviews (Cochrane) and meta-analyses; outcomes after total hip-replacement |
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Dean Tripp, Ph.D. Current Research: pain, disability, and relationship distress in men suffering from chronic prostatitis (Chronic pelvic pain); acute pain following knee replacement surgery in older patients with osteoarthritis; disability prevention in injured workers with low back pain; predicting postoperative pain in an athletic population following ACL surgery; preoperative expectations and pain responses of athletes following ACL surgery |
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Niko Troje, Ph.D |
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Michael Tschakovsky, Ph.D. Current Research: nature of mechanisms controlling blood vessels involved in adjusting exercising muscle blood flow (and thereby oxygen delivery) and how disturbances and disease affect this control |
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Stephen D. Waldman, Ph.D. Current Research: tissue engineering; mechanical stimulation; cartilage; ligament; meniscus; intervertebral disc |
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Dr. Gavin Wood, M.D. Current Research: arthroplasty; posterior hip approach |
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Kim Woodhouse Current Research: soft tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; biomimetic materials |
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Dr. Jeff Yach, M.D. Current Research: trauma; spine; computer-enhanced surgery |
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Dr. David Yen, M.D. Current Research: spine surgery research outcomes; biomechanics of spinal instrumentation; thromboembolism prophylaxis; education studies |
