Orthopaedic Research Laboratory
The faculty and staff of the Orthopaedic Research Laboratory provide research support for the residents and faculty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Specific areas of expertise available in the laboratory include development and use of animal models in research, cadaveric studies, tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, tissue engineering, basic statistical support, manuscript preparation/editing, and development of clinical research protocols. Technical support is provided by three laboratory technicians: Martha Holden, Eileen Martin, and Casey Northam. The laboratory staff is under the supervision of Martha Holden. Technicians are assigned to projects based on grant and abstract timelines. In addition, Martha Holden, a registered veterinary technician, serves as our liaison with the Animal Resources Center in the Department of Comparative Medicine. Eileen Martin has extensive experience in microsurgical techniques, chronic animal model studies, tissue culture, and histology. She is responsible for the oversight of the Animal Care and Use Protocols within the department. Casey Northam has extensive experience in immuno-histochemistry and real time RT-PCR techniques. All technicians assist with ordering research supplies and monitoring expenses on grant accounts.
Clinical Research Staff
Clinical research support is provided by clinical project managers, data collectors, and data management personnel.
Debbie Bullard facilitates clinical research involving hand/shoulder and musculoskeletal oncology.
Sybil Snow, PTA works with the pediatric orthopaedic team and coordinates research involving scoliosis, cerebral palsy, and intrathecal baclofen pump therapy.
Brenda Kulp, RN, BSN coordinates the Trauma Research initiative and is available to assist residents interested in trauma-related research. Wendy Williams is a data collector for the trauma service and works with Brenda Kulp to facilitate clinical trauma research.
Lynn Callahan, RN, is responsible for assisting the joint replacement team by following patients who undergo reconstructive surgery of the knee and hip. She also coordinates clinical trials involving total joint replacement.
Lisa McCorkle, BA oversees study data entry, database design, and database maintenance. She works closely with the Department of Public Health Sciences to provide datasets to the biostatisticians that are compatible with SAS.
Biostatistical support for appropriate statistical analysis of study data and power calculations is available through the Department of Public Health Sciences.
Assistance with health-related quality of life issues and development and selection of appropriate patient outcome questionnaires is provided by Michelle Naughton, Ph.D., Department of Public Health Sciences.