Roy Kenneth Aaron, M.D., a specialist in arthritis and metabolic bone disease, is an attending orthopedic surgeon at Miriam Hospital. He is Director of clinical research for the department, and Director of the Orthopaedic Cell Biology Laboratory. He is also Director of the Brown / VA Center for Restorative and Regenerative Medicine.
Dr. Aaron performs arthroscopic and other procedures for joint preservation in arthritis. Dr. Aaron spends a substantial amount of time in the laboratory and is doing research into osteoarthritis and cartilage transplantation using stem cells for joint resurfacing. He is interested in the use of biological alternatives to joint replacements for joint diseases.
Administrative Assistant and Clinical Research Manager
Anne Voisinet
401-274-9660
AVoisinet@lifespan.org
| Recent Appointments and Committees | |
| 2009- Present | Editorial Board, Orthopaedic Research and Reviews |
| 2007- Present | Reviewer, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage |
| 2003-Present | Scientific Team, Brown - NIH Osteoarthritis Initiative |
| 2000- Present | Reviewer, Journal of Orthopaedic Research |
| 2010 | Presenter, “Electrical Stimulation of Bone Repair, Clinical Experiences”, Electric and Electromagnetic Stimulation of Bone and Cartilage Repair; Medical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields: Research and Therapy, Erice, Italy. |
| 2010 | Chair, Surgical Interventions and Rehabilitation Study Section, Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, Department of Defense |
| 2010 | Discussor, “Prosthetics and Orthotics”, VA/DoD State of the Art Conference, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 2010 | Faculty, Orthopaedic Research Society/ Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation/ American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Grant Writing Course |
| 2010 | Presenter, “VA/DoD Collaborations”, Center Director’s Conference; Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 2010 | NIH CSR Special Emphasis Panel, Musculoskeletal, Oral and Skin Sciences IRG |
| 2010 | Moderator, “Imaging”, Musculoskeletal Biology and Bioengineering Gordon Research Conference |
| 2009 | NIH CSR Special Emphasis Panel, Musculoskeletal, Oral and Skin Sciences IRG |
| 2009 | Moderator, “Visualizing Skeletal Pathology”, 3rd New York Symposium on Skeletal Biology and Medicine |
| 2009 | Speaker, “Development Perspective on Regeneration”, State of the Science Workshop: Regenerative Rehabilitation, Walter Reed Army Medical Center |
| 2009 | NE Representative, Arthritis Foundation Osteoarthritis Alliance Leadership Group |
| 2007-2009 | Board of Directors, Orthopaedic Research Society |