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April M. Craft is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery with a focus on developmental biology and translational medicine. Her research involves utilizing pluripotent stem cells to understand musculoskeletal lineages, particularly articular chondrocytes and cartilage tissues. The goal of her lab is to apply knowledge of development to improve therapeutics for skeletal diseases, congenital joint disorders, and arthritis. Craft’s studies emphasize the importance of understanding joint tissues arising from embryonic development to devise effective treatments for damaged joint tissues. Her investigations into human pluripotent stem cell models aim to explore cartilage development and to generate tissues for transplantation and drug screening. Craft is particularly interested in identifying human joint progenitor cells and understanding their potential for cartilage repair. Her lab's work contributes toward insights into novel therapeutics and mechanisms of osteoarthritis, providing hope for advanced treatment options in joint health.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).