Faculty Recruitment to Musculoskeletal Research Consortium

描述（由申请人提供）：本提案的目的是招募两名教师到密歇根大学的肌肉骨骼研究联盟计划。新的教师将是一个创新的多学科计划的一部分，重点是肌腱，韧带和骨骼之间的接口。该接口对于正常的关节功能至关重要，然而大量患者遭受无法愈合或重现该接口背景的损伤或病症。这一领域的进展缓慢。这两个教师，沿着生物工程师将创建“梦之队”组成的临床医生，生物学家和生物工程师需要推进这一领域的再生和修复。重要的是，该计划将大大提高我们解决这一问题的能力。 重要的临床翻译领域，同时也提供必要的指导和资源，以支持他们的个人成长。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The purpose of this proposal is to recruit two faculty members to the Musculoskeletal Research Consortium program at the University of Michigan. The new faculty will be part of an innovative multidisciplinary program focused on the interface between tendon, ligament and bone. This interface is critical for normal joint function, yet a huge number of patients suffer injuries or disorders that fail to heal or recapitulate the context of this interface. Progress has been slow in this field. These two faculty, along with bioengineers will create the "dream team" composed of clinicians, biologists and bioengineers needed to advance this field of regeneration and repair. Importantly, the program will substantially enhance our ability to address this important clinical translational field while also providing the necessary mentorship and resources to support their individual growth.