The dept. of Orthopaedics at the University Medical Center Utrecht harbours a multi- disciplined research group, consisting of biomedical researchers, engineers and medics, that has regenerative medicine of cartilage and bone, spine surgery and paediatric orthopaedics as main focus areas. Director of Orthopaedic ResearchWouter JA Dhert MD PhDResearch lines: Cartilage pathology and biological joint reconstruction Team leaders: Daniel BF Saris MD PhD, Laura B Creemers PhD Spinal Surgery Team leaders: F Cumhur Oner MD PhD, Jacqueline Alblas PhD Paediatric Orthopaedics Team leader: Ralph J Sakkers MD PhD Prosthetic infections Team leaders: H Charles Vogely MD PhD, Wouter JA Dhert MD PhD