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Our faculty expand the boundaries of basic science and clinical spine research. Our faculty are widely published on topics in musculoskeletal health and biomarker discovery.
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Our six areas of research are gene- and cell-based therapy, biology of disc degeneration, biomarker discovery, mechanobiology, tissue engineering, and biomechanics.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Ferguson laboratory is to study the biology and mechanics of intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), develop biologic treatments to prevent and/or minimize IDD initiation and progression, educate and train the next generation of researchers and clinicians, and to foster a collaborative environment. Read More »

LB3P: Low Back Pain Research Study

Dr. Gwen Sowa and Dr. Nam Vo are lead investigators for an NIH funded study to investigate chronic low back pain. Learn more about the goals of the research, investigators who are involved, and how to participate.

News

Laboratory Trainee Presents Research

Congratulations Dr. Sowa!

Dr. Gwen Sowa is elected to the National Academy of Medicine

LB3P Study Reaches 50% Enrollment

Congrats Dr. Kritschil!

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