About Us
The Spine Research Institute (SRI) is a unique group of multi-disciplinary experts and facilities dedicated to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of spine and other musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
History
The foundation of the Spine Research Institute was created in 1982 by our Executive & Scientific Director, Dr. William Marras. What began as a small faculty research lab quickly evolved into a growing collaboration between experts in a variety of complementary fields across engineering, life sciences, and medicine. In 2012, the Spine Research Institute was officially born to recognize a formal collaboration between the College of Engineering and the College of Medicine at The Ohio State University. As we grow, we continue to include new experts, partners, laboratories, and capabilities in our shared mission.
Mission
Our mission at the Spine Research Institute is to systematically improve the way we prevent, evaluate, and treat spine and other musculoskeletal disorders through causal pathways research, education, and the development of platform technologies.
Purpose
We are united by our core purpose, which is to lessen the physical, emotional, and financial suffering imposed by spine and other musculoskeletal disorders.