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Osteoarthritis - Biomarkers and joint pain in military osteoarthritis study

Learn about our research into risk markers for osteoarthritis development in military personnel exposed to trauma, allowing us to predict who will develop OA.

Osteoarthritis - Biomechanics and Bioengineering Research Centre Arthritis UK

Learn about our Biomechanics and Bioengineering Research Centre, where experts apply engineering solutions and basic science to problems caused by arthritis.

Osteoarthritis - Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing

Learn about the Centre for Integrated research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA), researching why our bones, joints and muscles function less well as we age.

Osteoarthritis - Centre for Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis Arthritis UK

Learn about our Centre for Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis - aiming to understand the processes involved in OA to identify how and why it develops and progresses.

Osteoarthritis - Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Arthritis UK

Learn about our Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research, where experts in sports medicine and OA identify risk factors in sport injuries.

Osteoarthritis - Developing and evaluating the use of cell implantation therapy

Learn about our research into existing therapies that use a patient’s own cells to repair damaged joint tissues, to improve and extend current techniques.

Osteoarthritis - Does removal of waste products by autophagy within the cells of bone and joint protect against musculoskeletal disease?

Learn more about if the removal of waste products by autophagy within the cells of bone and joint protect against musculoskeletal disease?

Osteoarthritis - How do serpin proteins help to protect against cartilage damage

Learn about our research into serpin - how levels and activity are altered in osteoarthritis, how they can protect cartilage, and their use as a treatment.

Osteoarthritis - Identifying a new treatment strategy for osteoarthritis: targeting the body’s response to injury

Read more about identifying a new treatment strategy for osteoarthritis: targeting the body’s response to injury.

Osteoarthritis - Improving understanding of how stem cells can form, organise and repair joint tissues

Learn about our research which aims to improve knowledge of how stem cells can form, organise and repair joint tissues - potentially treating osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis - Pain Centre Arthritis UK

Read about our centre of excellence for osteoarthritis and knee pain - the aims of the research, why it's important and how the findings will benefit patients.

Osteoarthritis - Primary Care Centre Arthritis UK

Learn about our research centre aiming to match patients with appropriate treatment - support for those who can self-manage or medical team care if needed.

Osteoarthritis - Targeting the cell-signalling protein lymphotactin as a novel pain relief strategy for osteoarthritis

Read about targeting the cell-signalling protein lymphotactin as a novel pain relief strategy for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis - Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Therapies Centre Arthritis UK

Learn about our Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Therapies Centre, where leading academic clinicians aim to regenerate fully functional and pain-free joints.

Osteoarthritis - Understanding how molecules involved in healing produce pain relief in osteoarthritis

Read about our research, which aims to understand how molecules involved in healing produce pain relief in osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis - Understanding how TSG-6 protein contributes to the natural protection of joint tissues against osteoarthritis.

Read about understanding how TSG-6 protein contributes to the natural protection of joint tissues against osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis - Understanding the role bone marrow lesions play in osteoarthritis pain

Learn about our research into the development of bone marrow lesions, how their growth changes due to joint instability, and how they link to the onset of pain.

Osteoarthritis - Understanding the role of specific joint cells in localised joint pain and inflammation to develop targeted treatments

Read about our research, which aims to understand the role of specific joint cells in localised joint pain and inflammation to develop targeted treatments.

Osteoarthritis - Understanding what causes common hand conditions

Learn about our research into understanding the causes of hand osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, two common causes of hand pain and numbness.

Osteoporosis - Understanding and improving osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment in primary care

Read about our research, which aims to understand and improve osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment in primary care.