Musculoskeletal center's new leader 'ready to launch' innovative science for better patient care
Melissa Kacena, PhD, is the new director for a team of more than 100 bone and muscle scientists at the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health. She aims to bring researchers' discoveries to market to help patients with bone, muscle and cartilage disorders.
Ground Control Studies at NASA Ames in August
During a space flight mission high acceleration and g-forces pose as threats to the cargo on board the spacecraft. These forces are the most powerful
Seeking a Better Bone Regeneration Therapy
There are very few tissues in the body capable of completely regenerating themselves without leaving a scar – the skeleton is one of them. However,
It Takes a Village: AKA Our Team
I am sure everyone has heard the saying “It takes a village to….”. Well, that is also the case with research and especially spaceflight research.
Space Meets Bone – Dr. Kacena’s Journey
While I am currently an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the IU School of Medicine, many people are surprised to hear that my
New Partnerships, New Opportunities – Melissa Kacena, Ph.D.
By: Melissa Kacena The first question I often get asked about this project is how the IU School of MEdicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NASA