The HSS Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program
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The Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program at the Hospital for Special Surgery seeks to define the cellular and molecular processes that lead to musculoskeletal tissue destruction in arthritis patients. The program investigates the normal functions of cells like fibroblasts and chondrocytes as well as how inflammatory cells interact with tissue cells to cause damage. In addition to research, the program provides mentorship opportunities and facilitates communication among researchers studying rheumatic and orthopedic diseases.
The HSS Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program
- 2. One of the most prominent orthopedic hospitals in the United States, the Hospital for Special Surgery has earned widespread acclaim for its state-of-the-art research programs, including the Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program. A comprehensive research project that seeks to define cellular and molecular processes central to musculoskeletal tissue destruction, the program also attempts to develop innovative approaches to the prevention of tissue destruction in patients with arthritis- related diseases.
- 3. In addition to providing an important channel for communication among investigators of rheumatic and orthopedic diseases, the program delivers mentorship and education services for students and junior scientists. In terms of specific program goals, the Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program investigates the homeostatic mechanisms of cells such as fibroblasts, chondrocytes, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts. The program also studies the interactions between inflammatory cells and resident tissue cells, which often lead to considerable tissue destruction in patients with arthritis-related diseases.