Overview

The Biomechanics Core specializes in the evaluation of mechanical properties of biological tissues, structures, systems and devices. The core provides biomechanical translational insight into scientific and clinical questions.

The Biomechanics Core works with investigators conducting basic science and applied research, involving scientists, engineers and clinicians from Mayo Clinic and beyond. The core consults on and develops experimental protocols, provides cadaveric and biofidelic surrogate experimental testing, develops devices, and characterizes materials.

The core also has expertise in preparing and staining challenging tissues for histological analysis that require plastic embedding. The core's research studies cover all anatomical regions. Collaborators include specialists in orthopedics, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, cardiology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology and radiology.