Musculoskeletal Disorders Axis

Leaders:
Richard Kremer
Henri Menard

Research Themes:
– Effects of Hormones and Tumors on the Skeleton
– Genetics and Development of the Skeleton
– Musculoskeletal Damage and Repair

Musculoskeletal disorders are currently one of the most prevalent threats to the health and well being of the general population in part due to the rapid expansion of the elderly population. For this reason, the world health organization (WHO) has declared the period of 2000-2010 "The Bone and Joint Decade". Our goal is to coordinate the efforts of both basic and clinical researchers in related disciplines to expedite the development of strategies for the prevention, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders.