At the UCD Centre for Children’s Orthopaedic Research and Innovation (CORI), our mission is to improve outcomes and quality of life for children diagnosed with an orthopaedic, bone or musculoskeletal condition - both in childhood and for the future adult. CORI will develop new, objective metrics to evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes, ensuring that our research contributes to more accurate, effective, and personalized skeletal treatments for children.
We place immense value on incorporating the insights and experiences of patients and their families into our studies. This patient-focused approach ensures that our research is not only scientifically robust but also empathetically aligned with the real-world needs of those we aim to serve. If you are, or have, a child with an orthopaedic or bone condition and are interested in receiving updates on our research, you can join our mailing list by following this (opens in a new window)link.
Central to our ethos is fostering a culture of mentorship and support, where the next generation of clinical and academic scientists can flourish. We are committed to providing an environment that encourages curiosity, nurtures talent, and fosters the professional growth of our researchers and clinicians. Through this, we aim to sustain a cycle of innovation and excellence, ensuring a lasting impact on paediatric orthopaedic care and patient outcomes.
The Centre is inherently interdisciplinary and a true clinical:academic partnership, recognizing that collaboration between clinicians and researchers is vital for translating groundbreaking scientific discoveries into practical, patient-centred solutions. Within UCD, CORI spans the Colleges of Engineering & Architecture, Science and Health and Agricultural Sciences. The bringing together of human and animal surgeons exemplifies UCD’s One Health mission. CORI brings together clinicians from many Irish hospitals, including Children’s Health Ireland, the National Orthopaedic Hospital at Cappagh, the National Maternity Hospital, the Rotunda, University Hospital, Waterford and the Royal Hospital Donnybrook, as well as collaborators from international centres of excellence including Scottish Rite For Children, Texas, USA, The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics’ International Center for Limb Lengthening, Baltimore, USA, and Boise State University, Idaho, USA.