An NIH-designated Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE)

Delaware Center for Musculoskeletal Research

The Delaware Center for Musculoskeletal Research (DCMR) supports basic and preclinical research on the central theme of musculoskeletal health—from the level of the joints to the actions of key cells and molecules—with emphasis on understanding the mechanisms by which physical and biological cues influence tissue structure and normal function and dysfunction, and identifying potential therapeutic interventions.

We aim to:

  • Accelerate fundamental musculoskeletal research by supporting synergistic and multidisciplinary research projects.
  • Galvanize capabilities for musculoskeletal research by establishing a Multiscale Assessments Research Core.
  • Amplify the impact of musculoskeletal research through faculty mentoring, expansion, and retention.

Delaware Center for Musculoskeletal Research

The Delaware Center for Musculoskeletal Research (DCMR) supports basic and preclinical research on the central theme of musculoskeletal health—from the level of the joints to the actions of key cells and molecules—with emphasis on understanding the mechanisms by which physical and biological cues influence tissue structure and normal function and dysfunction, and identifying potential therapeutic interventions.

We aim to:

  • Accelerate fundamental musculoskeletal research by supporting synergistic and multidisciplinary research projects.
  • Galvanize capabilities for musculoskeletal research by establishing a Multiscale Assessments Research Core.
  • Amplify the impact of musculoskeletal research through faculty mentoring, expansion, and retention.

Delaware Center for Musculoskeletal Research

The Delaware Center for Musculoskeletal Research (DCMR) supports basic and preclinical research on the central theme of musculoskeletal health—from the level of the joints to the actions of key cells and molecules—with emphasis on understanding the mechanisms by which physical and biological cues influence tissue structure and normal function and dysfunction, and identifying potential therapeutic interventions.

We aim to:

  • Accelerate fundamental musculoskeletal research by supporting synergistic and multidisciplinary research projects.
  • Galvanize capabilities for musculoskeletal research by establishing a Multiscale Assessments Research Core.
  • Amplify the impact of musculoskeletal research through faculty mentoring, expansion, and retention.

Mark your calendar

Musculoskeletal Research Symposium

Friday, April 11, 2025

 

 

2025 Research Symposium co-sponsored by the Delaware Center for Musculoskeletal Research (DCMR) and the Center for Biomechanical Engineering Research (CBER). Our goal is to show case the exciting research performed by faculty, students, and clinicians at University of Delaware and surrounding hospitals (Nemours Children Health, and Christiana Heath Care), spanning from basic, translational, to clinical studies of biomechanical injury and repair processes and musculoskeletal disorders. Want to showcase your research in the poster or podium session? Submit your abstract

 

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

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

5/3/24 DCMR Seminar: Jeffery Baker

5/3/24 DCMR Seminar: Jeffery Baker

The DCMR Research Core is hosting a special seminar with guest speaker, Dr. Jeffrey Baker. Dr. Baker is a former Regulator, FDA/CDER and is currently a Senior Fellow for NIIMBL. His seminar titled: "Regulation of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing in the United State:...

News

Faculty Spotlight: Velia Fowler

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.

Faculty Spotlight: Emily Day

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...

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