Louis E. DeFrate, ScD

Lou DeFrate
Vice Chair Biomechanics, Movement, and Imaging Research; Laszlo Ormandy Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Dr. DeFrate is the Laszlo Ormandy Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Vice Chair of Biomechanics, Movement, and Imaging Research. He holds appointments in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering. Dr. DeFrate is also the current director of the K-lab. Dr. DeFrate’s research focuses on applying engineering principles to investigate clinically relevant problems related to the musculoskeletal system, with a particular interest in biomechanics and advanced radiographic and MR imaging. Dr. DeFrate is currently the principal investigator of three NIH R01 grants related to the biomechanics of the knee and spine. Dr. DeFrate’s lab is in the Medical Science Research Building (MRSB) 1.