Title:

Intervertebral Disc Structure-Function and Mechanical Contributions to Degeneration

Speaker:

Dr. Dawn Elliott

Affiliation:

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

When:

Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 11:00:00 AM   Add to Calendar

Where:

IBB Building, Room 1128

Host:

Andres Garcia
andres.garcia@me.gatech.edu

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.

Biography

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