
The Ohio State Sports Medicine Research Institute is comprised of faculty from Orthopaedics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Physical Therapy and colleagues in the College of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Informatics, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. We collaborate extensively on research that is fully integrated with our clinical operations, leverages our partnership with the Ohio State Department of Athletics and is of benefit to the university.
If you have an interest in or question regarding our research projects, please contact SportsMedResearch@osumc.edu.
Join the SMRI
The Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI) facilitates research from many disciplines at The Ohio State University to enhance physical activity across the lifespan. SMRI provides infrastructure support for our research teams, standard operating procedures, educational programs and funding opportunities.
Ohio State researchers interested in joining can learn more about membership criteria and benefits or apply for membership online.
Our research facilities and team members
Recent Research News


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