Extremity Trauma Cluster
Our mission is to advance the science of fracture healing through discovery, innovation and collaboration to transform outcomes.
Our group is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of trauma patients, particularly in the underserved population of East London. Managing complex fractures in this demographic presents significant challenges due to various factors, including socio-economic disparities, cultural diversity, and limited access to specialised care. Through this cluster we will improve outcomes and enhance the quality of care for trauma patients in East London and beyond.
Who are we?
Together, our group combines expertise in bioengineering, biomedical materials, mechanobiology, dentistry, regenerative medicine, neuroscience, orthopaedic surgery, and plastic surgery. We collaborate across disciplines to address the unique challenges in complex fracture management and improve outcomes for trauma patients.
Led by Professor Xavier Griffin, Chair of Bone and Joint Health, our group comprises a diverse team of academics, clinical academics and clinicians across institutes at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust.
Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Dr Karin Hing: Reader in Biomedical Materials and Education Lead at the Centre for Bioengineering
- Professor Martin Knight: Specialises in Mechanobiology and serves as the Dean for Research
- Professor Hazel Screen: Head of School and Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
- Professor Jon Connelly: Expert in Bioengineering, Cell Biology, and Cutaneous Research
- Professor Nikos Donos: Chair of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, also Director of Research
- Professor Francesco Dell’Accio: Expert in Musculoskeletal Regenerative Medicine and Rheumatology
- Professor Adina Michael Titus: Specialises in Neuroscience; leads the Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery, and Trauma
- Professor Shafaq Sikander: Expertise lies in Sensory Neurophysiology
- Professor Xavier Griffin: Chairs the Barts Bone and Joint Health department
- Mr Jerry Tsang – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Lower Limb Reconstruction, Clinical Senior Lecturer Basic Science in Bone and Joint Health
- Mr Chris Bretherton – Orthopaedic Surgical Trainee, NIHR Clinical Lecturer
Barts Health NHS Trust
- Mr Alex Vris: Consultant Specialising in Lower Limb Reconstruction
- Mr Alex Iliaidis: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with Expertise in Lower Limb Reconstruction
- Mr Georgious Pafitanis: Consultant Plastic Surgeon, focusing on Lower Limb Reconstruction
- Dan Church: Specialist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist in Limb Reconstruction
- Catherine Hilton: PhD Candidate, Orthopaedic Research Physiotherapist