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The Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research

The Mellanby Centre combines a world-class translational programme of basic and clinical bone research with a wide-ranging and comprehensive remit.

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About the Mellanby Centre

Learn more about the Mellanby Centre, as well as its research aims and key members of staff.

Who we are and what we do
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News

Professor Janet Brown
Professor Janet Brown

Professor Janet Brown takes up her Presidency of the International Cancer and Bone Society

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Breakthrough set to accelerate osteoporosis drug development

Millions of osteoporosis patients worldwide are set to benefit from a major international breakthrough, which will transform how new treatments for the debilitating disease are developed.
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Research Highlight of the Year 2025 – Arthritis UK

Professor Mark Wilkinson and colleagues were part of the winning research team, led by Professor Eleftheria Zeggini (Munich), with Sheffield playing a significant role.

Published by Arthritis UK
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Mellanby 14th Annual Research Day

The University’s Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research held its annual meeting in March. The feedback indicated that the attendees found this a great opportunity to network and hear about research in bone and joint.
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