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Musculoskeletal health research updates from Indiana University School of Medicine and the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH). 

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IU Orthopedic experts join BioCrossroads, OrthoWorx and Zimmer Biomet at FrameWORX Summit

Three IU faculty will join BioCrossroads in Warsaw, Indiana — an orthopedic industry hub — to discuss the future of musculoskeletal health and the orthopedic industry in Indiana at the FrameWORX Summit on Aug. 20, 2025. 

June 16, 2025

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IU Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome expert educates health care providers throughout the world

Clair Francomano, MD, is one of the world’s foremost experts in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders. She educates health care professionals and people worldwide through outreach work with the Ehlers-Danlos Society, YouTube videos and international lectures.

May 28, 2025

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ALS researcher aims to discover hidden causes of neuromuscular disease on quest for new therapies

ALS Awareness Month: Brian Pierchala, PhD, is growing ALS research at IU School of Medicine through the Motoneuron Club and collaborative science.

May 02, 2025

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IU scientists develop new bone marrow imaging technique

Study could impact treatment of cancer, autoimmune disease and musculoskeletal disorders. 

April 24, 2025

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Musculoskeletal scientists recognized at world's largest bone research meeting

IU School of Medicine researchers recently made a significant impact at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research's 2024 Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada. 

November 13, 2024

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Musculoskeletal center's new leader 'ready to launch' innovative science for better patient care

Melissa Kacena, PhD, is the new director for a team of more than 100 bone and muscle scientists at the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health. She aims to bring researchers' discoveries to market to help patients with bone, muscle and cartilage disorders.

November 05, 2024

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Plotkin Lab exemplifies inclusivity in science

Lilian Plotkin, PhD, is the first recipient of the Inclusive Research Laboratory Award. She leads an international team of trainees as they explore the mysteries of bone science.

October 15, 2024

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IU School of Medicine names new director of Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health

A nationally-recognized scientific and academic leader in bone research has been named as the next director of the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health at Indiana University School of Medicine.

July 30, 2024

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Creecy and Awosanya awarded for international conference travel and presentations

Two Kacena Lab trainees, postdoctoral fellow Amy Creecy, PhD, and PhD student Olatundun “Ola” Awosanya, were awarded for presentations at the 9th International Conference on Osteoimmunology.

June 12, 2024