Eleven Faculty Members Receive 2026 UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Awards

September 09, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (September 9, 2026) – The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026-2027 Departmental Research Grants. The grants provide resources for faculty members to pursue their orthopaedic research interests. To learn more, visit https://orthosurgeryhelp.ucsf.edu/research-committee.

NOVA AWARDS

^{NOVA Awards help to kickstart new projects and research studies.}

Faculty

Study Name

Mechanics-Based Stratification of Hip Fracture Risk Using Clinical Imaging and Finite Element Validation

Investigation of the Local Enzybiotic-Delivered Adjunct Therapy for Skeletal Infections

Coaching, Learning, Empowerment in Cerebral Palsy - A 6-week Integrated PT/OT

Caregiver Bootcamp for Infants Diagnosed With or at High Risk for Cerebral Palsy

Is the fracture callus degradome a driver of chronic inflammation in aged fracture healing?

Straight vs curved screw fixation construct for superior ramus pelvic ring fractures: A biomechanical cadaveric study

CC&E NOVA AWARDS

^{CC&E NOVA Awards help kickstart new projects and research studies that relate directly to the mission of the CC&E.}

Faculty

Study Name

Integrating Live-Translation Earbuds into Orthopaedic Surgical Practice: A Randomized, Simulation-Based Efficacy Study

Evaluating Stakeholder Satisfaction with Pediatric Fracture Referral Pathways to Orthopaedic Surgery

SEED AWARDS

^{SEED Awards add support to existing projects and studies that have established grounds for further investigation.}

Faculty

Study Name

A Pilot Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial Evaluating Intra-Wound Dilute

Povidone-Iodine For Prevention of Fracture-Related Infection

Gene-Mediated Regeneration of Enthesis Fibrocartilage Following Immobility-Induced Loss

Shared Equipment Award

^{The Shared Equipment Award enhances research capabilities by providing shared tools and instrumentation for investigators.}

Faculty