McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health

10/14/2026

If you are a Gen Xer please feel free to hum the School House Rock theme song along with this reel!

10/05/2026

What can astronauts, reproductive health, and simplifying complex decisions tell us about how to care for our bone and joints? McCaig Institute researcher will help you put together the pieces on Saturday, November 7, at the Wood Forum: Knowledge is Power, at MacEwan Hall!

Expert lineup:
-Ranita Manocha, MD, MSc, FRCPC, presenting, “Finding Patterns in Hypermobility”.
-Steven Boyd, PhD, PEng, presenting, “Let’s aim to build bones like an astronaut can!”
-Erin Brennand, MD, MSc, FRCSC, presenting, “Beyond a Bystander: What Does the Uterus Have to do With Women’s Musculoskeletal Health?”
-Glen Hazlewood, MD, PhD, FRCPC, presenting, “Beyond the Evidence: Patient Preferences in Medical Decisions”

Date: Saturday, November 7
Location: MacEwan Hall, 2500 University Dr. NW, or attend virtually
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Limited capacity event. Register before it is too late!
https://mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/wood-forum

09/16/2026

Established to mark the 10th anniversary of Dr. Cy Frank’s passing, the Cy Frank Rising Innovator award recognizes a trainee whose research reflects Dr. Frank’s enduring legacy in musculoskeletal health. This year we are pleased to give the award to Darsh Tripathi, who will present his work on aerobic capacity and dietary prebiotic fibre and their role in protecting the knee joint from diet-induced osteoarthritis.

It's not too late to register!
https://mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/cy-frank-legacy-lectureship

09/15/2026

Explore "Adventures in Innovation" with Dr. Marvin Fritzler at the 11th Annual Cy Frank Legacy Lectureship, brought to you by the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health. Learn from his extensive experience in research and innovation.
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Location: Theatre 4, Foothills Campus,
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Reception to follow.)
Register now to attend in person or virtually.
https://mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/cy-frank-legacy-lectureship

09/14/2026

Join renowned health leader, Dr. Catherine Hankins at the Cy Frank Legacy Lectureship. Discover how crises can drive transformation in health systems with her talk, "Crisis as Catalyst for Health System Transformation."
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Location: Theatre 4, Foothills Campus,
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Reception to follow.)
Register now to attend in person or virtually.
https://mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/cy-frank-legacy-lectureship

09/11/2026

Are you living with arthritis and want to become a self-care superstar? Join us for a FREE empowering afternoon designed to support adults living with rheumatic diseases, particularly those recently diagnosed. Build effective self-care habits with sessions and workshops focused on nutrition, movement, and energy management. You’ll receive actionable information, engage in practice sessions, and develop personalized action plans to help you live life to the fullest. Choose from two of three breakout sessions including, Physical Activity with registered exercise specialists and physiotherapist, Diet and Nutrition with a registered dietitian, and Energy and Stress Management with social work and occupational therapist experts. Plus, interact with all the experts during the Q&A panel.

Learn more and register: https://events.ucalgary.ca/mccaig/event/self-care-superstar

09/09/2026

Learn about our speakers and register here: https://mccaig.ucalgary.ca/news-events/cy-frank-legacy-lectureship

08/20/2026

Are you ready to explore how innovation and crisis can transform health systems? Join us for the 11th Annual Cy Frank Legacy Lectureship, hosted by the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health at the University of Calgary.
2026 speakers:
- Dr. Marvin Fritzler, will share insights from his extensive experience in research and innovation with his talk "Adventures in Innovation."
- Fellow med-school alum of Dr. Frank, Dr. Catherine Hankins, discussing "Crisis as Catalyst for Health System Transformation," focusing on how challenges can drive advancements in health systems.
-We’ll also hear from Cy Frank Rising Innovator Awardee, celebrating a trainee whose research upholds Dr. Frank’s legacy in musculoskeletal health.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Location: Theatre 4, Foothills Campus,
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Reception to follow)

Register now to attend in person or virtually.

Join us on Friday, September 18, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 PM. The Cy Frank Legacy Lectureship honours and commemorates the late Dr. Cy Frank, an internationally acclaimed visionary who championed the application of research to create solutions for patients. The lectureship showcases individuals who refle...

04/30/2026

04/09/2026

UCalgary Giving Day is underway! Support the David Hart Curiosity Graduate Award Endowment, celebrating Dr. Hart's ongoing legacy in musculoskeletal health research and mentorship. This endowment celebrates his legacy as a founding member of the McCaig Institute and as an active champion of curiosity-driven research.

This fund will will support future grad students pursuing research in msk health through the McCaig Institute. Maximize your impact with matching funds by donating early.

Support the next generation: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/61422/donations/new?aft=00f5d4fb380da52d7f87c4daa9316d44