Our Team

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Fabrizio Billi, PhD

Director, Co-Director, Orthopaedic Research at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Dr. Billi is an expert in degradation of biomaterials in simulated physiological environment as well as in mechanical and non-destructive characterization of materials for biomedical applications.

Research Area

Dr. Billi's current research area concern bone biology; materials and medical devices biocompatibility and immunology; anti-infective strategies; tribology; biomaterials and smart materials; 3D bioprinting; wearable orthopaedic devices and technologies.

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Aaron Kavanaugh, BS

Staff Research Associate

Mr. Kavanaugh performs research, and oversees the activities and research of the technicians and volunteers in the labs.

Education

B.S. Genetics, University of California at Davis

Research Interests

Mathematical description of nanoparticles and image analysis, and genetic interactions leading to nanoparticle mediated osteolysis.

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Weiguang Wang, PhD

Assistant Researcher

My research focuses on dissecting the molecular mechanisms underlying osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal diseases, with the goal of discovering novel therapeutics. 

Education

Ph.D. Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University

Research Interests

Molecular mechanisms of osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal aging; cartilage regeneration and joint preservation; therapeutic target discovery and validation using genetic models and bioinformatics; development of protein- and small-molecule-based treatments.

Contact Information

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Billi Lab

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine,
University of California, Los Angeles

Office:

Box 957358
Orthopaedic Hospital Research Center
615 Charles E. Young Dr. South, Room 450A
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7358

Lab:

  • OHRC - Rooms 44605 & 44606
  • Tel: (310) 983-1035

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