Research
Our research activities are grouped into thematic areas related to studies conducted on the scale of the whole body, the tissue and the cell.
The research groups:
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
Prof. Dr. Stephen Ferguson
The human musculoskeletal system is a complex, yet extremely durable mechanism. The defining features of a well-functioning machine are equally relevant for our own bodies: adequate strength to carry loads without failure, mobility through an elegant arrangement of functional joints and sufficient lubrication to ensure a long life of these joints.
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Bone Pathologies and Treatment
Dr. Benedikt Helgason
Prof. Dr. Harry van Lenthe
Bone related pathologies resulting from e.g. trauma or degenerative diseases are a major health problem all over the world. Aiming towards new or improved treatments we focus on gaining a better understanding of the cause and consequences of bone related pathologies.
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Tissue Mechanbiology
Prof. Dr. Stephen Ferguson
The human musculoskeletal system adapts to external cues (e.g. mechanical loading or chemical factors) not only during embryonic and early postnatal development, but also throughout the entire life.