About this Institute

The CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis will support research to enhance active living, mobility and movement, and dental health; and to address causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions related to bones, joints, muscles, connective tissue, skin and teeth.

To achieve its vision, IMHA will focus on three research priorities:

1. Physical Activity, Mobility and Health
2. Tissue Injury, Repair and Replacement
3. Pain, Disability and Chronic Diseases