The osteosarcoma project aims to repurpose FDA-approved drugs to block growth of lung metastases, which is the primary cause of lethality in osteosarcoma patients. Current studies utilize 3D sarcosphere cultures and mouse models.
The bone biology projects aim to understand how aging, inflammation, infection, and PKA signaling regulate bone turnover, fracture healing, and implant integration/loosening. Current studies utilize cell cultures (osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and macrophages) and murine models (transgenic and surgical).