The EORG utilizes the research infrastructure of the Kenneth A. Krackow, MD Orthopedic Research Laboratory located on the south campus of the University at Buffalo. This multi-functional research facility is dedicated to the advancement of orthopaedic basic science principles and methodologies. The laboratory infrastructure includes a wide array of standard laboratory equipment, customized test systems, and specialized facilities.

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Biomaterials Infrastructure:

• Standard equipped eukaryotic cell culture facility

• Standard equipped microbiological lab facility

• Metallographic sample preparation equipment

• Electronics design, simulation, and prototyping equipment

• Gamry 16 channel multEchem potentiostat system

• CH Instruments 920D Scanning electrochemical microscopy

• Zeiss Axio Examiner Z1 fixed-stage, upright, epi-fluorescence microscope

• Electrochemically-controlled, live-cell microscopy system

• Variety of custom test chambers and systems to characterize the electrochemical properties and biocompatibility of metallic biomaterials

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Biomechanics Infrastructure:

• Dissection suite with microsurgery station and mini c-arm fluoroscopy

• Machine shop for fabrication of custom test devices and systems

• MTS 858 Mini Bionix servo-hydraulic load frame

• Bose 3200 electromagnetic load frame

• GOM ARAMIS 3D Digital Image Correlation system

• Tekscan thin film pressure mapping system

• Optotrak 3020 motion capture system

• Orthopaedic rotational cutter analysis system

• Handheld instrumented reaming system

• Glenoid rocking-horse loosening test system

• Variety of grips, fixtures, sensors, and custom test systems

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