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The Bone and Joint Institute
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Grand Challenge Teams
Driving breakthroughs in arthritis, back pain, and injury across discovery, prevention, and recovery.
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Campaign Goal
Our part of Western's All In Campaign to power innovation and preserve lifelong mobility.
1.7 B
People Worldwide Affected
By musculoskeletal conditions — this is the challenge we’re working to overcome.
Our members
The BJI brings together over 300 faculty members from across Western to foster collaborative research and grow the MSK community.
Meet our membersResearch & innovation
The BJI catalyzes interdisciplinary collaboration and research excellence towards eliminating the tremendous personal and societal costs from musculoskeletal conditions.
Learn moreFunding opportunities
We offer funding opportunities to members, MSK experts and trainees, to support innovation and interdisciplinary research in MSK health.
Learn moreTraining
The BJI supports several training opportunities for undergrad and grad students, PhDs and clinicians in training.
Learn moreNews
BJI Researchers look to affect those with Thumb Arthritis
June 30, 2026BJI's Dr. Joy MacDermid and her team are looking to affect clinical treatments and improve access to... (Read the full article)
AI and MSK Health Care
June 29, 2026BJI Member Andrews Tawaih and his team are developing an AI-powered learning platform designed to help... (Read the full article)
Corrosion and wear damage examined in retrieved knee and hip implants
June 19, 2026BJI Researchers are looking to improve orthopedic implants and reduce failure. (Read the full article)
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CMHR UG Summer School Luncheon
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CMHR UG Summer School Luncheon
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