Ryan Jones

Overview

I am post-doctoral research associate within the Biomechanics and Bioengineering Centre Versus Arthritis in Cardiff University, where I investigate the interfce between neural and bony tissues and how these interactions can generate pain in pathology. My ambition is to become an established academic in the field of pain in musculoskeletal conditions, by delivering high impact research and developing new methods of modelling disease mechanisms.

I have contributed to the development of the mechanical 3D osteocyte bone model with a particular emphasis on bone interactions with the nerves upon mechanical loading and inflammation to reveal pain mechanisms. I have extensive research experience in musculoskeletal biology focussing on molecular mechanisms involved in mechanical and inflammatory responses elucidating new signalling mechanisms that regulate bone and nerve biology, to provide therapeutic and diagnostic targets for pain in musculoskeletal disease.

I have fortunate to recieve multiple awards for my research including; 'Highest rated abstract' at osteoarthritis research international annual meeting, Welsh Livery Company Gold award and Andrew Sprowson award for translational research at the British Orthopaedic Research Society annual meeting in 2023 and I have been awarded the British Orthopaedic Research Society/Bone and Joint Journal travelling fellowship in 2024.