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.
Research
Accelerating Fundamental Musculoskeletal Discoveries
Translating Fundamental Discoveries to the Clinic
Musculoskeletal Research Symposium
Friday, April 11, 2025
NORTH ATRIUM AT UD STAR CAMPUS
HEALTH SCIENCES COMPLEX
540 S. COLLEGE AVE., NEWARK, DE 19713
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.
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
1/22/25 Seminar: “Collagen fibrils from functionally distinct tendons have differing susceptibility to degradation by MMP-1: confirmed by novel methodological procedures to quantify degradation and provide insight into the influence of fibril structure on degradation.”
5/23/24 DCMR Seminar: “Leveraging Biological Insight from Naturally Regenerative Animal Models to Engineer Therapeutics for Effective Tendon Healing”
5/3/24 DCMR Seminar: “Regulation of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing in the United State: Hit Hard, Run Fast, Turn Left (and hold it like an egg)”
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:...
5/1/24 DCMR Seminar: “Products of Their Environment: Directing Cells in Cartilage Preservation and Regeneration.”
News
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...
Key to Preventing Osteoarthritis
Click here for UDaily article