CANCELLED 'Joint-resident skeletal stem cells in arthritis' by Dr Anke Roelofs


CANCELLED. This seminar is open to members of the University of Oxford only. Please register with your University of Oxford email to ensure a successful registration. Registration is at: https://medsci.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvce6tpj4pE9THvWClclqwZty8kGMd0xxW

CANCELLED. WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN THE NEW YEAR. Skeletal stem cells in synovial joints play important roles in joint maintenance and repair throughout life. Work in our lab has focused on understanding the ontogeny, identity and functions of stem and progenitor cells in the adult synovial joint. Progeny of Gdf5-expressing joint interzone cells that form the joint tissues during development continue to function as stem cells in adult joints and play important roles in the maintenance and repair of joint tissues during adult life. Our recent work has focussed on understanding the roles of Gdf5-lineage cells in the formation of osteophytes in osteoarthritis and joint destruction in inflammatory arthritis.