The bioengineering core provides the biomechanical expertise and resources to all of the past and future investigators comprising the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Skeletal Health and Repair at Rhode Island Hospital. The overall goal of this COBRE is to expand the multi-disciplinary research center that is focusing on the development, pathology and repair of cartilaginous tissues.
To sustain and expand the bioengineering core facility to assist the COBRE scientists (past and present) in the design and implementation of biomechanical testing method.
To continue to provide the resources (i.e. space, equipment and personnel) necessary to perform all of the biomechanical testing required by the COBRE projects.
To expand the current platform to enhance the interaction among the project principal investigators, core directors and external resources relating to biomechanical testing and analyses.
To extend the bioengineering services to the general hospital and university communities to make the bioengineering core self-sustainable.