Fundamental Science Research
About Us
CORe’s fundamental (basic) science programme is carried out by the Joint Preservation and Regeneration research group. Our laboratories aim to preserve and regenerate tissue from various joints in order to treat joint injuries and diseases. Our members are cell biologists, biochemists, engineers, orthopaedic surgeons, and prosthodontists.
Joint Preservation and Regeneration involves two sub-groups: Our cartilage cryopreservation team is focused on preserving cells at subzero temperatures for long-term storage, and our stem cells and joint tissue engineering team is focused on generating joint tissue by using stem and native cells.
How We Improve Patient Care + Outcomes
- Restoring joint health by developing novel tissue-engineered structures or preserving biologic tissues to be used for implantation or transplantation in damaged joints
- Enabling repair of joint tissues by various modalities
- Helping joints heal properly and regain normal function
Primary Areas of Interest
- Preserving cells and tissues at subzero temperatures for long-term storage
- Generating joint tissue by using stem and native cells
Our Latest Work
Download the latest issue of the Orthopaedic Research Review to view our current projects and funding partners as well as our recent publications, presentations, and abstracts.
Contact Us
Joint Preservation and Regeneration Lab
Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation
8602 – 112 Street
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1
Nadr Jomha BMSc, MD, MSc, PhD, FRCS(C)
Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Research Director Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Research Coordinator
Dr Mohammad Shahsavari
Postdoctoral Fellow
Email: mshahsav@ualberta.ca
Phone: 780-492-6316