Dr. C. Wayne McIlwraith is a renowned international practitioner, surgeon, and researcher at Colorado State University. His research interests include equine orthopaedic surgery, joint disease research as well as osteoarthritis therapy (including gene therapy and stem cell therapies), articular cartilage repair, early diagnosis in osteoarthritis, and pre-fracture disease using imaging and fluid biomarkers.
Dr. McIlwraith, a University Distinguished Professor, has made significant strides in advancing the Orthopaedic Research Center's reputation through publications, scientific presentations, and fundraising. He is a past-president of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and a recognized leader in the field of equine orthopaedic research and surgery. He consults worldwide as a specialist equine surgeon and has received media attention for his contributions to joint research. Dr. McIlwraith is the co-author of five textbooks, over 400 textbook chapters and refereed publications, and has given 600 presentations and workshops.
Dr. McIlwraith’s Honor and Awards include the Barbara Cox Anthony Endowed University Chair in Orthopaedics; University Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedics; Director, Musculoskeletal Research Program (Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence); and Founding Director, Orthopaedic Research Center
