The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research

The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research is a unique, disease-oriented biomedical research institution dedicated to advancing science, shaping medicine and making a difference in people's lives. Our more than 100 doctors and scientists study disease at all levels, from molecular biology to patient-oriented research and translate their scientific findings into practical use. Located in Manhasset, NY, The Feinstein Institute is one of the fastest-growing biomedical research institutes in the country.

Established in 1999, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research is already among the top 6 percent of the more than 3,400 institutions that receive National Institutes of Health funding. The Feinstein Institute is an integral part of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Health System, the nation's third-largest non-profit, secular healthcare system with a service area that encompasses more than 5 million people. Because of this unique relationship, our researchers have access to hundreds of thousands of patients, positioning the institute as a leader in translational and clinical care.

The Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (ORL)

The Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (ORL) is housed within the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research (FIMR). The ORL contains a state-of-the-art tissue engineering/cell culture capability with a molecular biology component. Our expansion into biomechanics will allow us to conduct a full spectrum of projects from the molecular level to assessing mechanisms of repair. In addition to the research capabilities of the ORL, the FIMR also houses expertise in the areas of gene therapy, quantitative RT-PCR, micro array analysis, flow cytometry and laser confocal microscopy, as well as an assortment of other allied research specialties. All residents have unlimited access to FIMR's core facilities at the North Shore campus.

Residents are encouraged to participate in research from the start of their residency program and are mentored throughout, with the end result being several publications and presentations. The program has been highly visible within the national and international orthopaedic communities for its research achievements. These include prizes at the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Resident Competition, and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand in 2007 alone.

The primary focus of the ORL is orthopaedic soft tissue regenerative medicine. This includes, but is not limited to, active programs in bio-mechanic cartilage, meniscus and tendon repair. Other recent projects include studies of prosthesis wear by measurement of metalparticles in blood and urine as well as basic science on the mechanisms of OA.