Research Development Committee

AAOS Research Symposia: Molecular Biology in Orthopaedics 2001

• Principal Investigators: Randy N. Rosier, MD, PhD and Christopher Evans, PhD
• Dates: September 7-9, 2001
• Participants: Molecular Biologists, Orthopaedic Clinicians, and Young Investigators with Research Interests in the Molecular Study of the Musculoskeletal System
• Purpose of Workshop: Provide an overview and develop future directions for molecular biological research as applied to skeletal tissues and orthopaedic clinical problems
• Overview of Topics:
  • Instructional Seminars on new molecular techniques, genomics, and gene structure
  • Special Topic Sections on development, genetic diseases, musculoskeletal oncology, transgenic models, gene therapy and regulation of gene expression as it relates to osteoblasts, osteoclasts, cartilage, stem cells, and injury and repair
• A publication that synthesizes the findings of the workshop is available for purchase in the AAOS Store.