Major research themes at OREC's Biomaterials & Histology Laboratory include the evaluation of bone void fillers and bone graft substitutes, mechanisms and clinical applications of osteoinductive materials, and evaluation of materials for orthopaedic and spine devices. Learn more below.
Biomaterials for Bone Graft SubstitutesBIMA investigates the use of calcium phosphates, bone void fillers, and other synthetic bone graft substitutes to avoid many of the problems associated with natural bone grafts.
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Bone Tissue EngineeringBIMA is actively researching the use of bone graft substitutes and synthetic biomaterials as delivery vehicles for osteoinductive bone morphogenetic proteins.
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Explant Analysis of Spine Devices & BiomaterialsWith the current controversies in large joint arthroplasty, the Biomaterials and Histology Laboratory at the MU-MCW Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Engineering Center is performing retrieval analysis of explanted spine devices.
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Testing Orthopaedic & Spine BiomaterialsThe BIMA is actively involved in the testing and evaluation of orthopaedic and spine biomaterials in validated spine models.
The Biomaterials & Histology Laboratory is looking for individuals with an interest in learning more about biomaterials or participating in collaborative research projects. For more information on becoming a member of BIMA, contact Dr. Jeffrey Toth.
