Research Institute · Cumming School of Medicine · University of Calgary
McCaig Institute
for Bone & Joint Health.
A multidisciplinary research institute that brings together basic scientists, orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, radiologists, kinesiologists and biomedical engineers to understand, prevent, diagnose and develop new treatments for bone and joint conditions — including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.
Note —this domain preserves the institute’s legacy URL structure for reference and archival purposes. For current news, members, research programs, and contact details, please visit the institute’s official website at mccaig.ucalgary.ca.
42+
Years of bone & joint research
80+
Faculty members
120+
Trainees
1984
Founded as Musculoskeletal Research Group
Research focus
Conditions that rob people of mobility.
Much of the research at the McCaig Institute is focused on three conditions that pose some of the greatest threats to bone and joint health: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. Work spans basic biology, biomechanics, clinical research, and translation into care.
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Osteoarthritis
The leading cause of joint disability in older adults. McCaig research has spanned cartilage biology, biomechanics of joint loading, imaging-based early detection, and surgical and non-surgical management.
02
Rheumatoid arthritis
An autoimmune-driven joint disease. Institute work touches on immunology, novel imaging endpoints, treatment response, and care-delivery models for patients across Alberta and beyond.
03
Osteoporosis
Bone fragility and fracture risk in ageing populations. Research includes bone quality measurement, fracture epidemiology, and primary-care strategies for risk identification.
Notable people & events
People and initiatives associated with the institute.
Tribute · Lectureship
Cy Frank Legacy Lectureship
A travelling lectureship established in memory of Dr. Cy Frank — orthopaedic surgeon, scientist, McCaig Institute founder, and former CEO of Alberta Innovates–Health Solutions.
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Member
Dr. Tom Noseworthy
Professor of Health Policy & Management in Community Health Sciences. Order of Canada (2007), Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (2017).
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Member
Dr. John Bertram
Professor in Cell Biology and Anatomy. Director of the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program. Research on the dynamic principles underlying walking and running.
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Research group
Cartilage Tissue Engineering
Group focused on engineering cartilage and synovial tissue to repair and regenerate joints damaged by injury or arthritis.
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Event archive · 2016
Wood Forum on Arthritis Research
A free public forum on personalized medicine and precision care for arthritis, hosted by the McCaig Institute and partners. Held November 5, 2016 at TELUS Spark, Calgary.
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Get in touch
Contact & locations
How to reach the institute, and where to find current researcher contact details and study-participation enquiries.
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For the current site
Looking for ongoing research, current members, or to participate in a study?
The institute’s active website is hosted at the University of Calgary at mccaig.ucalgary.ca. For current research opportunities, please see the Participate in research page on the official site.