About the Laboratory The laboratory is located in the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science and is closely affiliated with other campus institutions including the Hanson Institute, Royal Adelaide Hospital and the University of Adelaide. The campus provides a full array of patient services using the latest technologies. The laboratory also offers the opportunity for world class researchers to undertake research into bone diseases affecting patients referred for treatment. Many of these researchers are internationally renowned for their contributions to understanding the physiology of the human skeleton. Research interests within the group are diverse, but focus on understanding the effects of musculoskeletal disease, injury, ageing, and repair on joint and tissue function. The Laboratory is associated with the large research-oriented Hanson Institute and the University of Adelaide. As a result the Laboratory has access to a wide range of state of the art research facilities that include a histology laboratory, a scanning electron microscope facility, confocal microscopy, in vivo and in vitro microcomputed tomography systems, an image analysis facility, molecular biology laboratory, a cell culture laboratory, biochemistry, mechanical testing facility, electronics and machine shop. In addition the Laboratory has strong collaborative research programmes with the other two universities of South Australia, the University of South Australia and Flinders University as well as national and international research linkages. Our Mission The mission of the laboratory is to carry out original and innovative research that leads to a better understanding of bone and joint structure and function as well as practical outcomes for treatment of musculoskeletal disease. Our Aims Undertake
basic scientific research with a strong relevance to the Maintain a strong focus on internationally competitive research. Ensure
that researchers have access to necessary research Apply to government and non-government bodies to fund research. Support
and mentor research staff especially early career Support diagnostic staff development (technical, scientific and medical) and development of laboratory diagnostic capabilities in the Division of Tissue Pathology. Support
teaching and training of undergraduate, honours and PhD |
