Title: |
Intervertebral Disc Structure-Function and Mechanical Contributions to Degeneration |
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Speaker: |
Dr. Dawn Elliott |
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Affiliation: |
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine |
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When: |
Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 11:00:00 AM |
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Where: |
IBB Building, Room 1128 |
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Host: |
Andres Garcia | |
Abstract I will describe structure-function relationships in load-bearing fi ber-reinforced tissues and joints, and the associated changes that occur during development, with degeneration and injury, and following therapeutic intervention. I will primarily focus on our work determining mechanical factors that contribute to the pathogenesis and progression of intervertebral disc degeneration, although I will also present structure-function of other musculoskeletal fi brocartilages and of tissue engineered constructs. Throughout, I will describe our work to develop and apply innovative, cutting edge technologies, including novel mechanical tests, rigorous mathematical models, and state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging and analyses to study the disc. |
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Biography Dr. Elliott's biography has not been submitted at this time. |