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Lei Wei is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics (Research) at Brown University with a strong background in cartilage development and degeneration, specifically focused on osteoarthritis (OA). He obtained his medical degree from Guiyang Medical College in China and completed his Ph.D. at Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Dr. Wei further advanced his expertise through a post-doctoral fellowship at Penn State College of Medicine. His research aims to uncover the mechanisms underlying OA, which is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition leading to pain and reduced physical activity. Through various funded grants from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense, Dr. Wei investigates molecular mechanisms involved in OA development, particularly subchondral bone involvement. His findings contribute significantly to the understanding of OA and the potential development of novel therapies.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Conducting research and teaching in the field of orthopaedics with a focus on osteoarthritis and cartilage development.
Department: Department of Economics