Musculoskeletal and Rehabilitation
We are leaders in the discovery, development and delivery of breakthroughs to ease the burden of bone and joint disease. Our research aims to raise awareness of musculoskeletal health and identify modifiable risk factors for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
Through our discovery, translational and implementation programs, we are ensuring that the research evidence about new interventions and treatments is put into practice. Our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for those suffering with painful and disabling musculoskeletal conditions.
Areas of strength
Leadership Group
Dr Annette Kifley
Chair, Musculoskeletal Research and Rehabilitation
Senior Research Fellow
John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research
Faculty of Medicine and Health
The University of Sydney
Leadership Group members:
Professor David Hunter
Team Lead, Osteoarthritis Clinical Research Group
Co-Team Lead, The Florance and Cope Professorial Department of Rheumatology
Sydney Musculoskeletal Research Centre
Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney
Staff Specialist Rheumatologist, Royal North Shore Hospital
Associate Professor Meilang Xue
Director, Sutton Arthritis Research Laboratory
Lead Laboratory Scientist, A3BC Biobank
Faculty of Medicine and Health
The University of Sydney
Professor Christopher Little
Director, Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Lab
Faculty of Medicine and Health
The University of Sydney
Dr Saurab Sharma
Chief Clinical Research Scientist
Pain Management Research Institute
Conjoint Senior Lecturer
The University of Sydney
Dr Mounir Boudali
Post-doctoral Fellow Researcher
Chief Operator, KOBRA
Mechatronic Systems Designer
Murray Maxwell Biomechanics Laboratory
The University of Sydney
Dr Vicky Duong
Research Fellow
Osteoarthritis Clinical Research Group
Faculty of Medicine and Health
Sydney Musculoskeletal Research Centre
The University of Sydney
