David Fyhrie

David P. Fyhrie is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of California, Davis, and holds a joint appointment in Orthopedic Surgery. His primary research focuses on bone and cartilage biomechanics, particularly investigating how mechanical loading influences tissue behavior, damage, and cellular signaling. The Fyhrie Lab studies orthopedic tissues in the context of aging, disease, and pharmacological interventions, with applications to equine and human musculoskeletal systems.

Research interests include bone remodeling, fracture mechanics, finite element modeling, and the mechanical properties of cartilage. His work integrates experimental and computational methods to understand tissue responses under physiological and pathological conditions. Key areas of application include equine limb mechanics (e.g., proximal sesamoid bone fractures in racehorses) and the effects of surface materials on ground reaction forces.

Recent publications explore topics such as SARS-CoV-2-induced bone loss in mice, race surface compaction effects, and computational modeling of equine limb injury risk. His research bridges biomechanical engineering, veterinary science, and clinical orthopedics, with an emphasis on translational applications.

Lab: Fyhrie Lab at UC Davis Medical Center. Collaborations span biomechanical engineering, veterinary medicine, and computational modeling. No awards explicitly listed in provided texts.