Academic clinical fellowships in trauma and orthopaedics
The academic clinical fellowship programme in trauma and orthopaedics is hosted by the Division of Clinical Medicine within the School of Medicine and Population Health and at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research
The Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research was established in 2009 and aims to establish a focus for bone research at the University of Sheffield, foster the development of inter-disciplinary research across the University, develop collaborative research programmes and grant applications, develop links with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, and widen the profile of bone research at the University. We have a world-class translational programme of basic and clinical bone research with a wide-ranging and comprehensive remit.
This makes the Mellanby Centre unique in the UK, and one of only a small number of such institutes worldwide.
The Healthy Lifespan Institute
The Healthy Lifespan Institute (HeLSI), established in 2018, is a flagship research institute of the University of Sheffield that brings together a multidisciplinary team of researchers focussed on improving musculoskeletal health throughout the lifecourse.
Basic biomedical research within the department covers all aspects of musculoskeletal biology and biomechanics and is supported by dedicated core laboratories for MSK research and bone analysis.
The laboratories contain the latest genomics analysis equipment, including single cell and spatial, automated immunoassay analysers, state of the art high resolution microCT imaging equipment, and the equipment and expertise necessary to undertake quantitative histomorphometry.
Research programme
Areas of research you may participate in include
- osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis
- patient responses to orthopaedic implants
- outcomes following joint replacement surgery
We utilise many approaches to study within these areas, including clinical, pre-clinical and in-vitro models.
Our research training programme of work is supported by the infrastructure available within the Division of Clinical Medicine, the Mellanby Centre, and through close working with other departments within the University, including the Faculty of Engineering, and through strong collaborations with colleagues at external institutions.
Staff
The ACF programme is directed by Mike Petrie, consultant trauma and hip and knee arthroplasty surgeon at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.