Arthritis UK Centre for Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis
Improving our understanding of why osteoarthritis develops
To date, studies of osteoarthritis have largely been limited to investigating the processes occurring in late disease. This centre is based at the University of Oxford and their research aims to improve our understanding of why osteoarthritis develops. Centre researchers focus on identifying novel disease targets, including markers which can be used for predicting disease development and progression, and creating new imaging techniques for diagnosing disease early.
This centre first opened in 2013 and was renewed for a second term of five years in 2018. The centre is in its ‘Impact’ phase until 2028.
Arthritis UK Biomechanics and Bioengineering Research Centre Impact Report
For many years, we’ve known that mechanical loading and inflammation contribute to osteoarthritis but the biological processes that link these factors were unknown. The impact of joint injury and joint surgery on our biomechanics and biology, and subtleties in gait or alignment that could contribute to long-term disease, was also unclear. Until now.
Our research centres of excellence
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Biomechanics and Bioengineering Research Centre at Cardiff University
Under the leadership of Professors Duance, Caterson and Sparkes, the Arthritis UK Biomechanics and Bioengineering Research Centre has led a unique, interdisciplinary programme of research and translation aimed at helping people with musculoskeletal conditions live better.
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Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis
This centre brings together experts in sports medicine and osteoarthritis, to understand the relationship between exercise, sport, injury, rehabilitation and osteoarthritis.