Welcome to the Center for Orthopedic Research

The missions of Center for Orthopedic Research (COR) are (1) to provide research and educational environments for students, residents, fellows and faculty members; and (2) to develop novel therapeutic concepts or modalities by conducting translational studies that bridge basic science and clinical practice. Current and prior research activities include studies on the molecular pathophysiology of shoulder rotator cuff disorders, molecular mechanism of osteolysis, osteoblast biology, sarcoma research, molecular mechanism of bone regeneration, normal function of diarthrodial joints, osteochondral healing and growth plate abnormalities.

The commitment of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery to the Center for Orthopedic Research is preceded by the department's support for Orthopedic research for over forty-years. In addition to the research accomplishments mentioned, and due to the department's long history of providing outstanding Orthopedic training and education, many of today's leaders in Orthopedic surgery are alumni of NYOH and of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Some of the distinguished alumni of NYOH have been elected to responsible positions in professional societies of Orthopedic surgery, including presidencies and board directorships of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, Orthopaedic Research Society, Orthopaedic Research and Education foundation and others, and have won major honors such as the Kappa Delta Award. The Laboratory basic components of research are Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, and Clinical Orthopedics.

Inquires for Research Opportunities: Please contact Ms. Esperanza Soriano ( ecs2@columbia.edu ) and Dr. Francis Y. Lee, Director of Center for Orthopedic Research ( fl127@columbia.edu )