Professor Karl Bates BSc., MPhil, PhD

Professor Musculoskeletal & Ageing Science

    Research

    Research Group Membership

    Research Grants

    An integrated experimental- computational study assessing long-term effects of superficial flexor tendonectomy for corn treatment in greyhounds

    BRITISH VETERINARY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION (UK)

    February 2024 - June 2025

    Computational biomechanical modelling to predict musculoskeletal dynamics: application for 3Rs and changing muscle-bone dynamics

    BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL

    September 2024 - August 2028

    A multi-scale analysis of modularity and ontogenetic changes in morphology and locomotor biomechanics in the domestic dog

    BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL, KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST (UK)

    July 2023 - July 2027

    A multi-scale analysis of selective breeding, limb morphology and biomechanics in dogs

    ROYAL SOCIETY (CHARITABLE)

    September 2022 - December 2024

    Validation of owner-reported mobility data using a tool developed for the Generation Pup longitudinal study

    DOGS TRUST (UK)

    September 2020 - August 2021

    A new framework for computational biomechanical models and 3Rs in musculoskeletal research

    BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL

    March 2019 - February 2023

    The Royal Canin Wellness Clinic for Senior Cats - An initiative to promote the health of older cats

    ROYAL CANIN (FRANCE)

    January 2016 - February 2027

    Bones in motion: A new integrated experimental-computational approach to understanding the evolution of human locomotion

    LEVERHULME TRUST (UK)

    March 2018 - August 2021

    Providing a rational basis for the development of an injectable stem cell therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis in ageing patients.

    DUNHILL MEDICAL TRUST (UK)

    February 2017 - February 2020

    Adapting to the challenges of a changing environment

    UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER (UK)

    October 2015 - September 2019

    An open source equine computer model for locomotor and veterinary research

    ROYAL SOCIETY (CHARITABLE)

    November 2014 - November 2016