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Collaborative Research
Fueling Patient Outcomes
About the Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC)
The Orland Bethel Family Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC) will enable the University of Pittsburgh to elevate its study of musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoporosis, degenerative arthritis, fragility fractures, tendon and cartilage injuries, as well as spinal pathology. It will attract and retain top scientists and advance leading-edge research, making orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine a major focus at the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences alongside cancer and neuroscience.
Orland Bethel, founder of Hillandale Farms
Research Fellowships
Our Fellowship program is designed to support the generation of critical preliminary data for larger grant applications, leading to breakthrough treatments for musculoskeletal disease.
We have 2 levels of BMRC Fellowships to support translational basic science and clinical musculoskeletal research.
4-6 BMRC/ORS Fellowships are available per year.
All recipients must be active ORS members.
Fellowship Funding
$20,000
- Postdoctoral Scholars
- Medical Residents
$30,000
- Junior Faculty Members
Core Labs
We offer 11 Core Labs that are housed in both the Department of Orthopaedics and the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
BMRC Orthopaedic BioBank
A first-in-kind accurate encyclopedic data repository, fostering cross-institutional collaboration has officially collected its first patient tissue samples. BMRC collaborator Dr. Malcom Dombrowski and Executive Director Joon Y. Lee, MD were part of the team to gather the first samples from joint replacement and spine surgery in 2024.
This major step is a move to get closer to personalized treatment options for common ailments like arthritis and back pain.
Executive Director Joon Y. Lee, MD
Recent News
500 Patients Say “Yes” to Research Through the BMRC BioBank
The Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC) BioBank recently achieved a significant...
Meet The Student Researchers: BMRC SSRP Class of 2026
Last week, we celebrated the conclusion of another successful BMRC Summer Student Research Program...
Dr. Nam Vo, BMRC Scientific Director, Delivers Keynote Address at International ARI Orthopaedics Conference
Dr. Nam Vo recently delivered a keynote presentation at the ARI Orthopaedics Conferences in Davos,...
Our Clinical Partnership
