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Dr. Suzanne Maher is the Chief Research Officer at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and a Senior Scientist at the HSS Research Institute. She has a notable background in Mechanical Engineering, having earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from University College Dublin, Ireland, before completing her PhD at Trinity College Dublin. Since joining HSS in 2002 as a post-doctoral fellow, Dr. Maher has focused her research on cartilage biology, knee joint mechanics, and the development of materials for meniscal and chondral repair. Her NIH-funded studies have sparked innovations in polymer technology, leading to the formation of life sciences companies. Dr. Maher is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of clinician-scientists and serves an adjunct role at Cornell University. She actively collaborates on interdisciplinary programs aimed at advancing musculoskeletal research, exemplified by her efforts in developing advanced materials for orthopedic applications. With a significant publication record and numerous awards in her field, Dr. Maher is also involved in various NIH funded training grants and initiatives that promote the integration of engineering principles in orthopedic care.
Hospital for Special Surgery • New York, NY
Led research initiatives focusing on cartilage biology and the development of advanced materials for orthopedic applications.
HSS Research Institute • New York, NY
Conducted research on knee joint mechanics and mentored graduate and post-graduate students.
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Facilitated collaboration between HSS and Cornell University and served on thesis committees.