Professor Travis Klein, Associate Professor Indira Prasadam and Professor Ross Crawford
CBT researchers are advancing innovative treatments for osteoarthritis – a condition affecting over half-a-billion people worldwide. Professor Travis Klein’s team has developed a bioadhesive that can help repair cartilage injuries, one of the major causes of osteoarthritis. The hydrogel adheres to injured cartilage, holding it together while maintaining flexibility, and promoting tissue growth. Meanwhile, Associate Professor Indira Prasadam and Professor Ross Crawford are exploring cell-based therapies that repair joint tissues by targeting cellular crosstalk. They are testing a stem cell-derived substance known as the secretome – available in protein-, lipid-, and exosome-rich forms – to determine which best heals osteoarthritic joints. Together, these researchers are devising treatments that go beyond symptom relief to restore joint health and function.
Find Prof Klein’s QUT Academic Profile here.
Find A/Prof Prasadam’s QUT Academic Profile here.
Find Prof Crawford’s QUT Academic Profile here.
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