About us
IBJR was established in 1999 and aims to advance our understanding of musculoskeletal disorders and diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. Our work is underpinned by four themes, while maintaining consumer- and clinician-driven research, education and practice.
- Influence and impact
- Knowledge and innovation
- Prevention, treatment and cure
- Communication and education
Our research
Our research aims to:
- identify the causes of joint destruction in arthritis and to develop surgical and medical treatments which will restore joint structure and function
- understand the pathophysiology of bone, cartilage and tendon failure in musculoskeletal disorders and devise new approaches for their repair and regeneration
- identify the factors (inherited, occupational, hormonal, etc.) which contribute to the morbidity of bone and joint disease in the Australian community.
We are comprised of two clinical groups and three laboratory groups which carry out extensive research in the musculoskeletal field.