The Laboratory for Bone and Muscle Cell Biology studies regulation of the behaviour of bone, cartilage and muscle cells during development, regeneration and pathology.
Research projects
Bone health in dairy cattle
In this project, the effect of different phases of lactation on bone turnover in dairy cattle is investigated.
Faculty researchers
- Aisha Tarar
- Dr Charles Pagel
- Dr Reza Sanaei
- Professor Eleanor Mackie
- Dr Kristy DiGiacomo, School of Agriculture and Food, the University of Melbourne
- Professor Brian Leury, School of Agriculture and Food, the University of Melbourne
Muscle-bone interactions in muscular dystrophy
This project examines the role of protease-activated receptor in the pathophysiology of muscular dystrophy.
Faculty researchers
Bone Microstructure and turnover in Athletic Horses
This project forms part of a larger program aimed at preventing limb injury in racehorses.
Faculty researchers
- Dr Babatunde Ayodele
- Professor Eleanor Mackie
- Dr Peta Hitchens, Melbourne Veterinary School, the University of Melbourne
Proteases and the molecular pathogenesis of periodontal disease
This project aims to identify the critical roles played by proteases (both host and pathogen-derived) and their receptors in the chronic inflammatory state of periodontal disease.