Courtni Kopietz

Katie Overmyer, a researcher in the Coon Lab and a Morgridge Postdoctoral Fellow, is leading an exploration of the molecules in synovial fluid, the joint fluid that becomes inflamed in osteoarthritis. She’s hoping to better understand the molecules in order to identify potential biomarkers of the disease, its status, and what therapies are effective. To date, there are no non-imaging biomarkers for diagnosing osteoarthritis or assessing the effectiveness of treatments.