Contact
Professor Justin Cobb
j.cobb@imperial.ac.uk
MSk Lab
Imperial College London
2nd Floor, Sir Michael Uren Hub
86 Wood Lane
London W12 0BZ
What we do
Our aim is to understand the mechanisms of bone, joint, and system failure, and engineer better solutions to these problems. We aim to improve the safety and efficacy of surgical interventions, while reducing the costs by designing and trialling novel devices, and improving surgical skills through training and technology.
Why it is important
Musculoskeletal failure encompasses the acute events of bone fracturing and the chronic processes of joints and spines wearing out. The societal burden of these two domains is huge – joint replacement is by some way the most common major surgical procedure in the developed world. The operations of total joint replacement are effective, but only within limits. The cost of the delivery of this care is enormous. Our aim is to increase the efficacy and reduce the costs by developing ways of avoiding total joint replacement in the majority of cases with novel technologies.
How it can benefit patients
Our aim is to transform the safety and efficacy of interventions for skeletal failure, ensuring that every procedure achieves its goal of relieving pain and restoring function. so patients will get better outcomes, and the cost of the procedures will be less, so more affordable to the NHS.
Summary of current research
- Bone and joint disease – Richie Abel
- Surgical Technology – Gareth Jones and Alex Liddle
- Human Performance – Alison McGregor
- Motor Control – Paul Strutton
- Pain Research – Andrew Rice
Additional information
- Sir Michael Uren Foundation
- The Sackler Trust
- The Wellcome Trust
- The Science and Technologies Facilities Council
Our patient and public involvement group is active and growing, with (virtual) meetings once a term. The group help us shape research questions and directions.
Dr Richard L Abel
Location
204, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusDr Arash Aframian
Location
Charing Cross Hospital,
Charing Cross CampusDr Hadi Alagha
Location
217, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusAffiliations
Department of Surgery & Cancer, Centre for Health PolicyProfessor Caroline Alexander
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Department of Physiotherapy, Charing Cross Hospital,
Charing Cross CampusProfessor Andrew A Amis FREng DSc(Eng) PhD
Location
713, City and Guilds Building,
South Kensington CampusAffiliations
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Medical EngineeringDr Oliver R Boughton
Location
The MSk Lab, Charing Cross Hospital,
Charing Cross CampusDr Karyn E Chappell
Location
Lab 122 / Office 774, City and Guilds Building,
South Kensington CampusAffiliations
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Medical EngineeringDr Chloe Chiou
Location
7L16, Lab Block,
Charing Cross CampusDr Susannah G Clarke
Location
215, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusProfessor Justin Cobb BMBCh FRCS MCh
Personal details
Professor Justin Cobb BMBCh FRCS MChChair in Orthopaedic SurgeryE-mail +44 (0)20 7594 5534
Location
c/o, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusAffiliations
Department of Surgery & Cancer, MusculoskeletalMs Janet A Deane
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Biodynamics Laboratory, 7th Floo, Charing Cross Hospital,
Charing Cross CampusDr Dahlia S Eldosoky
Personal details
Dr Dahlia S EldosokyTechnical Specialist for the Centre for Rapid Online AnalysiLocation
401J, Molecular Sciences Research Hub,
White City CampusMr Andy Goldberg
Location
Charing Cross Hospital,
Charing Cross CampusDr Chinmay M Gupte
Location
Charing Cross Hospital 7 East wing, Charing Cross Hospital,
Charing Cross CampusAffiliations
Department of Surgery & Cancer, MusculoskeletalDr Camilla Halewood
Location
215, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusAffiliations
Department of Surgery & Cancer, MusculoskeletalDr Simon J Harris
Location
216, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusDr Farhad Iranpour Boroujeni
Location
East Wing,
Charing Cross CampusDr Martin D Jaere
Location
216, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusDr Gareth G Jones
Personal details
Dr Gareth G JonesClinical Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedic SurgeryE-mail +44 (0)20 7594 5465
Location
203, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City CampusMrs Kathy B Lewis
Location
201, Sir Michael Uren Hub,
White City Campus