The Center for Orthopaedic Research and Translational Science (CORTS) exists to fill a void nationally between the execution of basic science research that can lead to translation and clinical research that embodies translation.
Specifically, the center supports the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation mission: That CORTS be a vibrant and flexible research and education program in Penn State College of Medicine. CORTS will advance fundamental and translational science so that the treatment of musculoskeletal disease is improved, and new treatments and technology are developed and ultimately translated to clinic.
The center will also provide exciting and fulfilling educational opportunities to trainees.
Reyad Elbarbary, PhD, is the interim vice chair of research in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, overseeing the center’s mission and goals.