Investing in Research
While billions of dollars are spent on the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, these costs pale in comparison to the dollars lost in productivity of adults in the workplace, the potential income of disabled individuals, and the burden of costs to society (estimated at $215 billion per year in direct expenses and lost wages in the US alone).  Medical research institutions, such as the OrthoCarolina Research Institute, must pioneer the development of revolutionary treatments and techniques, innovative therapies, and state-of-the-art healthcare management that offer major benefits in cost-effectiveness and improved outcomes for patients.  Without support for these research efforts, society will continue to spend billions of dollars each year to care for disorders and injuries to the musculoskeletal system.

External support, including financial, human resources (patients, investigators, volunteers), and physical materials, are critical to the Institute’s growth and development, and a major criterion in identifying research opportunities and providing seed money for pilot projects.

Corporate Research Partners
Developing new and innovative medical technologies and improving existing products require on-going collaborations between industry and research organizations.  Orthopedic implant design and manufacturing companies, as well as pharmaceutical companies, frequently contract with the OrthoCarolina Research Institute to conduct clinical trials and scientific studies.   The Institute provides the expertise and resources, is in full compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines, and maintains the highest ethical standards critical to industrial partnerships. 

2008-2009 Corporate Research Partners
           
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Corporate Community/Educational Partners
Oscar Miller Day, October 16, 2009   



Gold Sponsor
OrthoCarolina, P.A.

Silver Sponsors
Carolinas HealthCare System

Bronze Sponsors
ACO Medical; Gentiva Health Services; Genzyme Biosurgery; Orthofix;
Pfizer, Inc.; Smith & Nephew, Inc.; Synthes; Zimmer


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Sponsors - Joint Celebration, April 17, 2009


Gold Sponsor
OrthoCarolina, PA

Silver
Hostetter & Keach, Inc

Bronze
Biomet Trauma; Depuy; Gentiva Health Services; Genzyme Biosurgery; I-Flow Corporation; Moore & VanAllen; Wright McGraw Beyer Architects
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Corporate Partners also generously support the OrthoCarolina Research Institute in our community outreach and educational programs.  Without such support from the corporate sector, the Institute could not fulfill its mission of advancing medical healthcare and improving the lives of orthopedic patients through research and education. Please visit our Events page for additional information about our past corporate sponsors.

Academic/Collaborative Partners Click here for details

The OrthoCarolina Research Institute brings together orthopedic surgeons, basic science researchers, engineers, and musculoskeletal specialists to develop tomorrow’s treatment options for patients with orthopedic problems and conditions.  Our goal is to translate important basic science and clinical research results into advanced musculoskeletal and orthopedic patient care.

1. OrthoCarolina, P.A.
   
2. University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science
   
3. University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), Department of Kinesiology
   
4. Carolinas HealthCare System
   
   Carolinas Medical Center/Orthopedic Resident Research
   Carolinas Medical Center/Department of Orthopedic Research
   Carolinas Medical Center/Department of Orthopedic Engineering. 
   Carolinas Medical Center/Cannon Research Center

• Research collaborations are essential to improve medical care. The Institute currently enjoys partnerships with University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Carolinas Healthcare System, the Mayo Clinic and multiple pharmaceutical and device companies. The Institute has been called "the gold standard site" for research based on it's unique skills, knowledge base and superior performance.