McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory

Welcome to Soslowsky Laboratory

The overall goals of our research program are to determine fundamental relationships and mechanisms of tendon and ligament injury, healing, repair, and regeneration and to use this information to develop and evaluate potential treatment modalities.

Our primary research areas include:

1. Tendon structure-function in development and healing
2. Achilles Tendinopathy
3. Rotator Cuff Injury and Joint Damage

Our Environment

The Soslowsky Laboratory strives to create and maintain an inclusive, broad, and welcoming community. Innovation is spurred by bringing together different backgrounds and perspectives. To reap the benefits of our broad and distinguished community, team members must feel empowered to use their voice. Thus, it is our mission to provide equal opportunities for all people. Through initiatives within our lab and in the broader scientific community, we aim to cultivate an environment in which everyone is welcomed, included, and empowered. Welcome to the Soslowsky Lab!

Statement Against Hate

Colleges across the country are experiencing disturbing acts of hate on their campuses. We are shocked and saddened by the recent events on our own campus, and we recognize that many members of our community are deeply affected. Moreover, the rise in antisemitism and islamophobia fuels hate of all kinds, affecting every one of us. The Soslowsky Lab vehemently condemns these acts and pledges to speak out against all forms of hate. We strive to respect people with differing ideas, experiences, and backgrounds to create a welcoming community.

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News

Congratulations to Dr. Jeremy Eekhoff, Dr. Mitch Hallman, Dr. Mike DiStefano, Rebecca Betts, Courtney Nuss, Stephanie Weiss, Dr. Kuntz, and Dr. Soslowsky
September 10, 2025
Congratulations to Jeremy, Mitch, Mike, Becca, Courtney, Steph, Dr. Kuntz, and Dr. Soslwosky for their manuscript, "Knockout of collagen V in development, but not in skeletal maturity, leads to long-term deficits in supraspinatus tendon mechanics in mice" which was accepted for publication in the Journal of Biomechanics!

Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Leiphart, Dr. Jeremy Eekhoff, Stephanie Weiss, Dr. Jackie Carlson, Patrick Paglia-Garcés, Dr. Dyment, Dr. Birk, and Dr. Soslowsky
August 25, 2025
Congratulations to Ryan, Jeremy, Steph, Jackie, Patrick, Dr. Dyment, Dr. Birk, and Dr. Soslowsky for their manuscript, "Collagen V Influences Homeostatic Maintenance of Patellar Tendon Failure Properties in Mature Female Mice" which was accepted for publication in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research!

Congratulations Dr. Jon Blank, Dr. Jeremy Eekhoff, and Dr. Soslowsky!
August 25, 2025
Congratulations to Jon, Jeremy, and Dr. Soslowsky for their manuscript, "Glycosaminoglycans influence regional mechanics in young but not old Achilles tendons" which has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Physiology!

Congratulations Dr. DiStefano!
August 07, 2025
Congratulations to Mike for successfully completing his PhD defense!! We wish him the best in his future career!

Congratulations to Mike DiStefano, Jeremy Eekhoff, Stephanie Weiss, Courtney Nuss, Rebecca Betts, Dr. Kuntz and Dr. Soslowsky!
June 27, 2025
Congratulations to Mike, Jeremy, Steph, Courtney, Becca, Dr. Kuntz, and Dr. Soslowsky for their manuscript. "Murine Supraspinatus Tendons Demonstrate Aging-Related Changes in Multiscale Mechanics, Structure, and Gene Expression" which was accepted for publication in The Journal of Orthopaedic Research!

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