Kolling Institute Research Strategy

MUSCULOSKELETAL PRIORITY RESEARCH AREA

Musculoskeletal research is a demonstrable area of strength within the Kolling. Research teams attract significant funding, publish widely and have a strong record of translational research success. The areas of bone and joint, rheumatology and orthopaedics are stand out performers within the Kolling, with several world leaders in this field, and well-established industry and international collaborations.

Department of Dermatology

Neuromuscular Imaging Research Lab

Nursing and Midwifery

MUSCULOSKELETAL PRIORITY RESEARCH AREA

Raymond Purves Bone & Joint Research Lab

Department of Hand Surgery

A3BC

Back Pain Research Team

Murray Maxwell Biomechanics Lab

Sutton Arthritis Research Lab

Ageing and Pharmacology

Department of Rheumatology

Osteoarthritis Research Team

Institute of Bone and Joint Research

Orthopaedics Surgery Department

Allied Health

Pain Management Research Institute

Neurogenetics

John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research

Musculoskeletal research at the Kolling directly informs clinical practice across a range of areas, including imaging, surgery, physiotherapy, engineering, biomechanics, exercise physiology and medical devices. Key strengths include research into osteoarthritis, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systematic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, osteoporosis, musculoskeletal injury, ageing and muscle problems. Researchers are represented in industry related projects and involved in government policy development. Over the past four years, the University of Sydney has funded the Musculoskeletal Alliance through their

Faculty of Medicine and Health. Kolling researchers have been leaders of the alliance within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Continued alignment with the priorities of the joint venture partners will ensure a focused direction and help maximise partner engagement. Expanding the institute’s focus in this field, while emphasising research quality and collaborations with global peers, will raise the profile of the institute as a world-class research facility. Researchers will benefit from an enhanced research environment and opportunities to build their capacity.

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