Understanding musculoskeletal diseases and improving treatments
Core Center for Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine
This study is all about bringing together scientists and doctors to better understand and treat bone and joint diseases, so they can turn discoveries from lab animals into real help for people like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11140320 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The UCSF Core Center for Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine focuses on the biology and pathophysiology of musculoskeletal diseases. It brings together basic and clinical scientists to enhance collaboration and access to research resources, aiming to accelerate the translation of findings from animal models to human applications. The center features specialized cores that provide support in skeletal biology, imaging, and bioinformatics, facilitating innovative research and training opportunities. By connecting researchers with clinical practitioners, the center aims to validate research findings in human subjects effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals suffering from musculoskeletal conditions who may benefit from advanced imaging and treatment strategies.
Not a fit: Patients with non-musculoskeletal conditions are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and understanding of musculoskeletal diseases for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar interdisciplinary approaches to musculoskeletal disease, indicating a promising avenue for further advancements.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hsiao, Edward C — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Hsiao, Edward C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.