GLORI is a multi-centre research initiative among the Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment (CeMi), University of Glasgow and Strathclyde University, and NHS hospitals and clinicians. CeMi focuses on understanding and engineering the cellular microenvironment to improve health outcomes. GLORI contributes to this mission by advancing orthopaedic research and fostering collaboration between clinicians, patients, scientists, and engineers.

About GLORI

The Glasgow Orthopaedic Research Initiative (GLORI) was established in 2009 to bring together clinicians, patients, scientists, and engineers with a shared goal: improving orthopaedic care through cutting-edge research and collaboration.

Today, GLORI connects expertise across:

• Clinical practice – orthopaedic and plastic surgery clinical staff
• Basic and applied sciences – biology, chemistry, and engineering
• Industry and academia – translating research into real-world solutions

Our mission is simple: to develop better treatments and diagnosis for bone, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions by combining science and surgery.

Why GLORI Matters

Bone and joint conditions affect millions worldwide. GLORI works to:

• Advance regenerative medicine and implant technologies
• Improve bone healing and joint repair
• Translate research into patient-focused solutions

Get Involved

Are you a clinician, researcher, or patient interested in shaping the future of orthopaedic care? Whether your focus is orthopaedics, rheumatology, pain or rehabilitation, we welcome your involvement in helping drive innovative research and better outcomes for patients.

Contact us: Kayleigh.Callaghan@glasgow.ac.uk