Andrea Clark
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Andrea Clark, PhD Room: KNB 304 Phone: (403) 220-3184 e-mail: alclark@kin.ucalgary.ca Curriculum Vitae To display this information you need Acrobat Reader You can get Acrobat Reader by clicking here [back to HPL members] |
POSITIONS
EDUCATION
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CURRENT WORK
DESIRED OUTCOME
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POSITIONS
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Faculty of Medicine
| 2005-2007 | Post-Doctoral Researcher, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Duke University, NC |
| 1998-2004 | Ph.D., Medical Science, University of Calgary, AB |
| 1995-1997 | BSc, Physical Education, Sports Science and Physics, Loughborough University,UK |
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The biomechanics of articular cartilage and cartilage cells (chondrocytes)
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The detection and transduction of loading (mechanical/chemical) into biological responses by chondrocytes
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Osteoarthritis – the etiology, progression and treatment of this disease
Investigating the role of specific molecules, proteins and cytokines on chondrocyte biological and morphological changes following loading.
Measuring morphological changes to the tissues of the knee during osteoarthritis development and progression.
Investigating the heterogeneous development of osteoarthritis in the feline patellofemoral joint.
DESIRED OUTCOME
Improved understanding of articular cartilage function and health.
Improved understanding of chondrocyte mechanotransduction.
Insights into osteoarthritis disease and potential treatment avenues to slow down, stop or reverse disease progression.
PUBLICATIONS
To view Andrea Clark's publications please see his Curriculum Vitae (PDF format)