Department of Printing
Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation - Biological Research

The Lab and office areas of the Biological Research area of the orthopedic department are located on the third floor of the north wing of the University Hospital, next to the resident conference center and skills lab area.



Michelle A. Tucci, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Supervisor, Orthopedic Biological Lab
Office Phone 601-815-1043
mtucci@orthopedics.umsmed.edu



James W. Woodall, Jr., M.D.
Research Associate

7 Year Pathway

2006-2008



Arun Aneja, M.D.
Research Associate

7 Year Pathway

2007-2009

Research Interests

Macrophage signaling in response to wear debris and Oxidants

Identification of biological factors that are associated with implantable devices and their acceptance or rejection by the host

Proteoglycan synthesis by fibroblast in cell culture and in vivo.

Factors associated with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome

Development of animals models to assess bone healing