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Indiana University School of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health
The Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health focuses on the development of new treatments, cures, tools, and technologies to address musculoskeletal diseases and disorders.

Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health

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Join us at the FrameWORX Summit

The future of musculoskeletal health

We are excited to invite colleagues, staff and trainees to the FrameWORX Summit on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Warsaw, IN, the “Orthopedic Capital of the World.” This one-day summit, co-hosted by the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, BioCrossroads, the Orthopaedic Research Society and leading orthopedic companies, will bring together academic researchers, clinicians, engineers and industry leaders to explore the future of orthopedic medicine and Indiana’s leadership in musculoskeletal (MSK) innovation.

Event highlights:

  • Morning industry tours ($20 – limited availability)
  • Scientific sessions and panels on innovation, clinical challenges and economic impact
  • Poster session and networking with academic and industry leaders

Registration is free but required. Spots are limited, especially for the industry tours.

This event is open to all — not just IU faculty, staff or students. We encourage participation from academic institutions, health care providers, startups, industry professionals and anyone with an interest in the future of musculoskeletal health.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate and contribute to the future of MSK health.

➔ See full event schedule and registration

➔ Submit an abstract

➔ Register for industry tour

For questions, contact Sue Samson at smsamson@iu.edu.

We look forward to seeing you in Warsaw, IN!

Keynote Speaker
kurt weiss

Kurt R. Weiss, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surger

Dr. Weiss is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and a nationally recognized expert in orthopedic oncology and reconstructive surgery. As a survivor of osteosarcoma, Dr. Weiss brings a unique perspective as both a physician and patient. His work bridges cutting-edge research and compassionate care, making him a powerful voice in the future of musculoskeletal health.

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About the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health

The Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH) addresses the serious need to prevent and treat musculoskeletal disease. The center’s mission is to discover and develop new treatments, cures, preventative strategies, diagnostic tools and technologies to address the increasing burden of bone, muscle and cartilage disorders.

Diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, bones, muscle and joints result in significant health costs in terms of pain and suffering, loss of work and productivity, and accelerated death. Musculoskeletal diseases represent a huge financial burden to the United States health care system and are the leading cause of disability. A tremendous need exists for new approaches for treating musculoskeletal diseases.

The center includes outstanding, internationally known researchers in the areas of basic, translational and clinical musculoskeletal research at Indiana University, Purdue University, and other academic institutions throughout the United States. These scientists are making important discoveries in the laboratory to be used to treat patients with metabolic and genetic musculoskeletal diseases, bone and muscle cancer, and trauma and tissue regeneration and to determine how to harness the benefits of exercise.

Make a Difference

Philanthropic support is vital in our effort to conduct groundbreaking research and make a meaningful impact on patient lives. Online giving is simple and secure. Learn more about philanthropic options to advance musculoskeletal research today.

100+
investigators
$70M+
in research funding
5
thematic research teams
6
committees and working groups

Research

Musculoskeletal center researchers are building on IU School of Medicine’s well-deserved reputation as one of the world’s most knowledgeable group of physician scientists focused on bone biology and musculoskeletal disorders. Researchers and clinicians working with the Indiana Center for the Musculoskeletal Health span four universities and continue to focus on international collaboration. Membership in the Indiana Center for the Musculoskeletal Health is growing. 

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Education

The Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health is invested in the training and education of the next generation of researchers in musculoskeletal health. Utilizing an extensive network of experts in the fields of bone, muscle, and bone and muscle interactions, the center supports a musculoskeletal health PhD program and post-doctoral training. 

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Service Cores

Research service cores are available to support Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health investigators and collaborative medical research partners working in this area of medicine. Support for research involving animal imaging and analysis, musculoskeletal histology, musculoskeletal biobanking, and clinical care and mobility is currently available. Researchers in the center received funding of a clinical grant that focuses on developing and sustaining the Indiana Core Center for Clinical Research (in Musculoskeletal Disorders).