Harold K. Dunn, MD, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory
The Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (ORL), located in the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center (UOC), specializes in a multidisciplinary biomechanical, computational, and clinical approach to answer questions related to orthopaedic pathology and the outcomes of tissue and joint repair and replacement.
The K.B. Jones lab is dedicated to understanding the biology of sarcomagenesis, or the patterned initiation of cancers in mesenchymal tissues. The lab is directed by and supports Dr. Jones as he provides care to patients of all ages with bone and soft-tissue sarcomas, performing surgery to remove the cancers and reconstruct the limbs or body wall.
Musculoskeletal Research Lab
This laboratory focuses on developing and applying experimental and computational methods, primarily in the area of biomechanics, to address research questions in musculoskeletal science and cardiovascular mechanics. Students learn both experimental and computational techniques in biomechanics to address questions in their desired area of research.
The Movement Analysis Laboratory (MAL) is located at Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC). The laboratory evaluates pediatric subjects with movement or structural orthopaedic disorders. Patients are referred to the laboratory by SHC or University of Utah physicians. The MAL is also committed to supporting the research of both SHC and U of U physicians.
Bone & Joint Lab
The Bone & Joint Research Laboratory has decades of experience delivering world class histological and implant retrieval analysis, and in vivo project design and management services for a multitude of private investor and government agencies. The Bone & Joint Research Lab employs a combination of state-of-the-art processing equipment, master technician and researcher intuition.
The SKI Lab provides the opportunity for orthopaedic residents, orthopaedic fellows and practicing orthopaedic surgeons to learn and develop new surgical techniques, trial new instrument and implant prototypes and conduct clinically-related research projects. Our mission is to enhance the surgical training experience and proficiency of orthopaedic residents and fellows.