The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has dedicated significant resources to the pursuit of clinical, translational, and basic science research.
Our state-of-the-art Thompson Lab, housed on the fourth floor of Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (MOI), includes ~12,000 square feet solely dedicated to research for a team of more than 50 researchers representing 13 different specialties.
The lab houses Basic Science and Translational Research, Skeletal Morphology Research, Bioengineering Research, and Clinical Research teams and facilities. MOI houses over 40 clinical faculty specializing in sports medicine (primary care and surgical), joint replacement, pediatrics, hip and knee, foot and ankle, shoulder, hand, spine, trauma, limb preservation, regenerative medicine (Mizzou BioJoint® Center), physical medicine and rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging.
More than 200 other health care professionals and staff provide care and services including nursing, imaging, prosthetics, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, and mental health. Our internationally recognized faculty and staff — combined with our state-of-the-art Thompson Lab and variety and volume of patients — create an optimal environment for bedside-to-bench-to-bedside research. See below for a full list of active projects and presentations.
Featured Clinical Researcher of the Quarter: Dr. Sumit Gupta
Dr. Sumit Kumar Gupta is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon based in Columbia, Missouri, with a specialized focus on pediatric orthopedics. With 19 years of dedicated practice, he has cultivated a strong expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents.
Dr. Gupta graduated in 2005 from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency in Orthopaedics at McGill University Faculty of Medicine. He further honed his skills through a Fellowship at Vancouver General hospital in collaboration with the University of British Columbia and the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine.
His extensive training covers a wide range of conditions, including limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (such as limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures.
Dr. Gupta is deeply committed to providing compassionate care and ensuring optimal outcomes for his young patients, striving to make a positive impact on their health and well-being.
