Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center

The Ferguson Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Spine Research is preparing for an exciting transition as it, along with the core Department of Orthopaedics - University of Pitt-UPMC bench-top laboratories, move into a new, state-of-the-art 25,000 square foot space. The new space represents a significant upgrade in facilities and capabilities, designed to foster collaboration and advance research in musculoskeletal health. ?? “This move is an incredible opportunity to integrate resources, bring together diverse research teams, and create a dynamic space for innovation,” says Laurie Dearolf, PhD, administrative director of the Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ev8rnX4k

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"With a disease like osteoporosis, we're just reacting to it...we can do a lot better than that. We can do so much better than that." #research #healthyliving #healthyaging #BMRC #donate

BMRC Executive Director Joon Y. Lee and Chief, UPMC Orthopaedic Service Line MaCalus V. Hogan, MD, MBA were invited guests to this year’s Vanscoy Winter Academy, held by the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences. The annual event hosts speakers that present breakthrough findings on a multitude of topics, including cancer, vaccines, mental health issues and opioid use. This year’s topic was “Healthy Aging: Live Long, Live Well”, with highlights from Dr. Anantha Shekhar, Senior Vice Chancellor for the Health Sciences and John and Gertrude Petersen Dean, School of Medicine and Joan Gabel, Chancellor.?Mr. Orland Bethel also delivered remarks about his namesake center and the research being conducted to ensure future generations age well and live better. #winteracademy2025 #pittortho #bmrc #research #agingwell

They say that home is where the heart is - and this Valentine's Day our home is getting a fresh new look! The BMRC's future lab space is in the beginning stages of demolition, with old carpets being removed from offices and our lab benches being removed and cleared to make room for fresh set-ups and new technology that our researchers need. Follow our page to keep up to date on how the reno goes - we'll be updating periodically as we move through the process! #reno #labspace #HGTVwho #valentinesday

That's a wrap for this year's Orthopaedic Research Society's Annual Meeting, held in Phoenix, Arizona! We were so glad to have the time to celebrate our Bethel Fellows and to get to meet and talk with researchers and our orthopaedic family this past weekend. Thank you to ORS for being an amazing partner in moving orthopaedic research forward! Remember if you want to join us next year, apply now to be a Bethel Fellow here: https://lnkd.in/dpVQe2SC #research #ors2025 #orthopaedics #applynow #grants #congratulations

Our BMRC team is working hard at this year's Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. We are enjoying all the great research being presented, getting to spend time and recognize our inaugural Bethel Fellows for their hard work and doing some team bonding over delicious food! One more day at this year's ORS Annual Meeting! Be sure that you're here with us next year by applying today to be in our next class of Bethel Fellows (get up to $30k for your research!) https://lnkd.in/dpVQe2SC #ors2025 #bmrc #research #orthopaedics #bethelfellows

DEADLINE APPROACHING! FEB 16, 2025 AT 11:59 PM EST MED STUDENTS APPLY NOW! https://lnkd.in/ea2dSyRP This is a unique opportunity for medical students between their third and fourth years to collaborate with our BMRC faculty and research teams in our spine and upper extremities groups. You will work directly with residents and attendings on existing projects and initiate new ones, with opportunity to observe clinical activities and gain exposure in the OR. You'll also play an important role as the Biospecimen Facilitator for our new BMRC BioBank and work with multiple orthopaedic surgeons across UPMC to manage tissue sample consents. #fellowship #research #BioBank #fellowopportunity #orthopaedic #orthofellow

There's just one week left to apply for funding from our friends at OREF. Submit applications by February 13 for biologics, arthritis and shoulder research and support for NIH K Awardees. ? View RFAs on ProposalCentral for complete eligibility requirements and instructions. Visit https://bit.ly/OREFFunding for more information. ?

We'll be there to celebrate our BMRC/ORS Bethel Fellows - will we see you there? Let us know below! #ors #orsannual #bethelfellows #celebration #annualmeeting