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The Bone and Joint Institute 

The Bone and Joint Institute advances musculoskeletal research into real-
worldsolutions that prevent disease, restore function, and extend mobility for life.

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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. 

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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.

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Research & innovation

The BJI catalyzes interdisciplinary collaboration and research excellence towards eliminating the tremendous personal and societal costs from musculoskeletal conditions.

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Funding opportunities

We offer funding opportunities to members, MSK experts and trainees, to support innovation and interdisciplinary research in MSK health.

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Training

The BJI supports several training opportunities for undergrad and grad students, PhDs and clinicians in training.

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News


BJI Research Spotlight: Assessing ACL Recovery

March 24, 2026

This study led by many BJI members illustrates that improving knee strength after ACL reconstruction is key... (Read the full article)


BJI Research Spotlight: Assessing Joint Health After Osteotomy

March 24, 2026

A study with contributions from BJI Members investigated how realigning the knee through high tibial... (Read the full article)


BJI Research Spotlight: Does Age Shape Cementless Knee Outcomes

March 17, 2026

This week’s BJI Research Spotlight highlights research showing that patients over 70 have outcomes... (Read the full article)

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BJI USRI Deadline