Dr. George Dodge

Biography

George R. Dodge, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Dodge has dedicated his career to translational musculoskeletal research with a particular focus on cartilage and chondrocyte biology, as well as the extracellular matrix's role in osteoarthritis. His research addresses degenerative joint diseases, emphasizing cartilage cell biology and tissue engineering. With extensive training at McGill University under the mentorship of Professor Robin Poole, Dr. Dodge has collaborated with recognized leaders in matrix biology for over 25 years. His significant contributions include the development of innovative technologies for tissue engineering and the establishment of models to generate functionally relevant cartilage tissue analogs. Dr. Dodge has also made strides in creating a post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) injury model to assess drug effects on compressive injury at a high throughput. His laboratory incorporates advanced imaging techniques, such as MRI and FT-IRIS, to enhance research in engineered materials. Dr. Dodge's work demonstrates a broad range of translational orthopedic research interests and exemplifies a collaborative approach with biologists, engineers, and clinicians, reinforcing the cornerstone of his research agenda.

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