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Marjolein van der Meulen is the Swanson Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Associate Vice Provost for Research and Innovation at Cornell University. She holds dual appointments in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering and the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Her research focuses on orthopaedic biomechanics, mechanobiology, and musculoskeletal tissue mechanics, with emphasis on bone adaptation, osteoarthritis, and regenerative medicine. She has led the Meinig School as its director for a decade and co-founded the NSF-funded CU-ADVANCE initiative to advance women faculty.
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (MIT, 1987), M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University, 1989–1993).
Research Interests: Biomechanics, mechanobiology, bioengineering, bone mechanics, osteoarthritis mechanisms, and tissue engineering. Her work explores how mechanical stimuli influence bone growth and cartilage health, with clinical applications in osteoporosis and musculoskeletal disorders.
Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles, including recent studies on PTH treatment efficacy, T-cell-mediated osteoarthritis progression, and molecular responses to mechanical loading. Key findings bridge engineering principles with clinical outcomes, emphasizing translational research.
Awards: H. R. Lissner Medal (ASME, 2024), Fellowships from ORS, AAAS, AIMBE, and ASME, and the Adele L. Boskey Award (2018).
Labs & Teams: Leads the van der Meulen Lab, focusing on mechanobiology and musculoskeletal health. Collaborates with the Hospital for Special Surgery and industry partners on biomaterials and medical device innovation.
