Christopher J. Hernandez, Cornell University
Associate Professor
Ithaca, New York
cjh275@cornell.edu
Office:
(607) 255-5129
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Dr. Hernandez's research in biomechanics examines the musculoskeletal system and microscopic organisms.
In the musculoskeletal system, Dr. Hernandez's group studies mechanical failure of bone tissue and how biological processes repair bone tissue damage and restore whole bone mechanical ...
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In the musculoskeletal system, Dr. Hernandez's group studies mechanical failure of bone tissue and how biological processes repair bone tissue damage and restore whole bone mechanical ...
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Bio/Research
Dr. Hernandez's research in biomechanics examines the musculoskeletal system and microscopic organisms.
In the musculoskeletal system, Dr. Hernandez's group studies mechanical failure of bone tissue and how biological processes repair bone tissue damage and restore whole bone mechanical function. Dr. Hernandez's research focuses on bone remodeling, the primary process through which bone mass and structure are modified in adults. Bone remodeling is responsible for removing microscopic tissue damage from bone; without removal of microscopic tissue damage, the long bones in the legs would be expected break once every 7 years due to repetitive loading during activities of daily living. Dr. Hernandez uses materials testing, novel three-dimensional imaging techniques, in vivo models and specimens from patients to understand bone and joint disease.
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In the musculoskeletal system, Dr. Hernandez's group studies mechanical failure of bone tissue and how biological processes repair bone tissue damage and restore whole bone mechanical function. Dr. Hernandez's research focuses on bone remodeling, the primary process through which bone mass and structure are modified in adults. Bone remodeling is responsible for removing microscopic tissue damage from bone; without removal of microscopic tissue damage, the long bones in the legs would be expected break once every 7 years due to repetitive loading during activities of daily living. Dr. Hernandez uses materials testing, novel three-dimensional imaging techniques, in vivo models and specimens from patients to understand bone and joint disease.
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