Expertise

Dr. Burr's current research activities include evaluation of the effects of pharmacologic agents used to treat osteoporosis on properties associated with quality of the bone matrix, specifically, the accumulation and repair of microdamage, changes in mineralization and alterations to the collagenous matrix.

Dr. Burr’s current research activities include evaluation of the effects of pharmacologic agents used to treat osteoporosis on properties associated with quality of the bone matrix, specifically, the accumulation and repair of microdamage, changes in mineralization and alterations to the collagenous matrix. He has for many years been a leader in studying the role of skeletal fatigue and microdamage-mediated remodeling in bone biomechanical and physiological adaptation.  He is also studying the role that collagen cross-linking and maturity play in bone’s structural and material energy absorption capacity in diabetes, and investigating the possibility that use of inhibitors to non-enzymatic glycation of bone can improve biomechanical properties of bone.  Finally, he is embarking on new studies to examine the role of sclerostin in the pathophysiology and repair of cartilage and bone in inflammatory, and osteo-, arthritis.

Dr. Burr directs a very active histology and histomorphometry laboratory which is always active in training students at all levels.

They also are known for their biomechanical expertise, and train young investigators in techniques of biomechanical testing and analysis.

Past Affiliations
Communities
Human Anatomy, Cell Biology
Degrees
PhD, University of Colorado , Anthropology, 1977
MA, University of Colorado, Anthropology , 1974
BA, Beloit College, Anthropology, 1973
Keywords
musculoskeletal system biomechanics muscle disorders skin diseases osteoporosis & other bone diseases skeletal disease rheumatology & arthritis sports medicine