BMRC is proud to announce the 2025 class of Bethel/Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Fellows. Following a highly competitive application process, these outstanding early-career researchers have demonstrated remarkable potential in advancing musculoskeletal...
John Fowler, MD, is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He also works closely with orthopaedic surgery trainees as associate director of the residency program and the hand surgery fellowship. His...
The Orland Bethel Family Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC) recently celebrated the naming of its newly upgraded laboratory space in the Biomedical Science Tower with a ceremony honoring Orland Bethel and his family. The event was attended by University of...
Now Accepting Applications for the 2026–2027 Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC) Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Research Fellowship! This paid, one-year opportunity offers hands-on experience in orthopaedic research and clinical care, working directly with Dr....
Breaking News! A new, international fellowship opportunity was announced today at this year’s 2025 EUROSPINE Annual Meeting: the BMRC / EUROSPINE Visiting Research Scholarship. EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe, is a leading professional, non-profit...
The Orland Bethel Family Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC) recently celebrated the naming of its newly upgraded laboratory space in the Biomedical Science Tower (BST) with a ceremony honoring Mr. Orland Bethel and his family. The event was attended by University...
We are proud to announce that Dr. Nam Vo has been appointed the Ruby and James Kang, MD Chair in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, effective September 1, 2025. Dr. Vo’s appointment reflects his outstanding achievements as a...
We are excited to share the inaugural issue of the BMRC Journal! This first edition features a welcome letter from our Executive Director, Dr. Joon Y. Lee, an exclusive interview with one of the top-ranked orthopaedic researchers in the world, Dr. Farshid Guilak, on...
The Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC) proudly hosted its first annual Symposium on Friday, September 5, 2025 bringing together nearly 160 faculty, staff, students, and researchers for a full day of research, collaboration and celebration. This year's...
We are proud to announce the selection of the 2025 class of Bethel/ORS Fellows of the Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC), part of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the Orthopaedic Research Society...