In this webinar, Kelsey Collins, PhD, presents emerging research into how adipose tissue, hormones and metabolism may influence osteoarthritis, joint damage and pain.
This webinar will be available only on 30 October from 8:30 to 9:00 am
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Collins holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco.
She leads the Laboratory for Musculoskeletal Crosstalk, which studies how signals between adipose tissue and musculoskeletal tissues contribute to osteoarthritis susceptibility and pain.
Beyond Wear and Tear
Osteoarthritis was once commonly described as wear and tear caused by aging and repeated use of the joints. Researchers now know that this explanation is too simple.
Mechanical stress and previous injuries matter, but osteoarthritis is also influenced by biological processes both within and beyond the joint.
The research suggests that osteoarthritis may be more than a localized joint disease. Signaling molecules circulating in the bloodstream may affect cartilage, other joint tissues and the nervous system's processing of pain.
Who is this webinar for?
The webinar is primarily intended for healthcare professionals and researchers seeking an update on osteoarthritis, pain and emerging areas of research.
It may also be relevant to people with osteoarthritis, their families, and others interested in developments in the field.
This webinar will be available only on 30 October from 8:30 to 9:00 am.
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