"The 'perfect storm' has occurred with philanthropy, a non-nomadic patient population, an expert research institute, highly skilled orthopaedic surgeons with an active clinical research department, Level I trauma center, and a college of human medicine," said Clifford Jones M.D., OAM Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon. "This alliance has become greater than the sum of the parts."

"A unique opportunity to legitimize practice for optimal bone health clinical outcomes has surfaced for our community and beyond," said Debra Sietsema Ph.D., R.N., OAM Clinical Research Director.

"The goal of TORP is to work collaboratively within the region to create a center of excellence for orthopedic research and to serve as an organizing center for collaborative projects with interested community members," said VARI and TGen President and Research Director Dr. Jeffrey Trent. "It is yet another manifestation of the spirit of collaboration and cooperation that exists among the life science partners of the Medical Mile and the region as a whole."

Source: Van Andel Research Institute