Centre for Health Innovation
The Bone and Joint Biomechanics Lab
The Queen's Bone and Joint Biomechanics (Q-BJB) Lab is located in Kingston, Ontario at Queen's University. The research lab was established in 2003 at the University of Wisconsin (UW) Madison by Dr. Heidi-Lynn Ploeg and relocated to Queen's University in 2018. Located within the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), the Q-BJB Lab is in a prime location for collaborative research work with the hospital. Research approaches include mechanical testing and computational modelling of bone and orthopaedic implants.
Goals
- Aid the development of biomechanical and safe solutions for the prevention, care, and treatment of diseased or injured systems.
- Improve understanding of the human musculoskeletal system.
- Create an inclusive, inspiring, and supportive learning environment for trainees.
- Provide resources for trainees to complete innovative research work.
- Implement a collaborative research model to find comprehensive biomechanical and safe solutions to complex problems.
Learn more about the Q-BJB Lab Culture and Training.
Research
Applying experimental and computational methods to investigate the human subject over a wide range of scales, from musculoskeletal biomechanics to bone microstructures.
Learn more about Research Projects at the Q-BJB Lab.
Student Community
Students at the Q-BJB Lab enjoy a welcoming environment. The lab aims to do group activities to strengthen the community including lunches, intramurals, and exploring sights in Kingston.
Learn more about current students and previous students of the BJB Lab.
Funding and Sponsors
We would like to acknowledge the funding sources and sponsors that make research at the Q-BJB Lab possible. We would also like to thank the kind contributions made by private donors.
