The DCMR cartilage research interest group
The DCMR cartilage research interest group unites eight laboratories dedicated to cartilage research and osteoarthritis treatment. Our group is committed to exploring the biomechanics of cartilage and the role of cellular mechanisms in cartilage health and disease. By leveraging innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to foster breakthroughs in understanding and treating cartilage-related disorders.

DCMR Cartilage Research Interest Group
Course Offering:
BMEG867 – Research techniques for preclinical analysis in rodents
Grading: P/F
Instructors: Gwen Talham, Christine Stinger, Millicent Sullivan
Instructor permission required
This course provides hands-on instruction to prepare student researchers to design and perform experiments involving rodent handling and rodent surgery. Key topics include ethics, regulatory considerations, animal protocol design and execution, and drug/medical device approval.
Events
 
														4/17/26 Musculoskeletal Research Symposium
The Delaware Center for Musculoskeletal Research (DCMR) and the Center for Biomechanical Engineering Research (CBER) is inviting you to attend the 2026 Musculoskeletal Research Symposium Friday, April 17, 2026 AUDION AT TOWER UD STAR CAMPUS 100 DISCOVERY BLVD.,...
 
														10/29/25 Biology/DCMR Seminar – Fanxin Long
 
														10/27/25 Chemical Engineering Seminar – Leslie Yeo
 
														7/24/25 DCMR Summer Social
This summer has been a hot one! Cool off for a few and join us for FREE lunch (and ice cream), connect with DCMR Members, mingle with DCMR Core staff including our new Histology Scientist, Dr. Tim Kamalitdinov, and grab your lab group to play a few rounds of trivia...
News
 
														Faculty Spotlight: Elise Corbin
Congratulations to Dr. Elise Corbin Dr. Corbin, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware, was named a 2025 VISTA NextGen Superstar! 💚🌟 Raised in West Chester and now living in Kennett Square, Dr. Corbin is recognized for her work in...
 
														Faculty Spotlight: Velia Fowler
ARCHITECTURE OF CELLS Article by Hilary Douwes Photos by Evan Krape | Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. Chase February 29, 2024 Velia Fowler’s UD lab studies how cell structure can lead to health issues Click here to read the UDaily article.
 
														Professor Position in Mechanical Engineering
 
														Faculty Spotlight: Emily Day
Thanks to an R35 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), associate professor Emily Day and her research group will continue their innovative research on designing, characterizing and using unique nanoparticles to manage disease Click here for UDaily...
