The Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research
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The Mellanby Centre combines a world-class translational programme of basic and clinical bone research with a wide-ranging and comprehensive remit.
[### About the Mellanby Centre
Learn more about the Mellanby Centre, as well as its research aims and key members of staff.
Who we are and what we do](https://sheffield.ac.uk/mellanby/about)
News
[Professor Janet Brown
Professor Janet Brown takes up her Presidency of the International Cancer and Bone Society
26 February 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/mellanby/news/professor-janet-brown-takes-her-presidency-international-cancer-and-bone-society)
[## Breakthrough set to accelerate osteoporosis drug development
Millions of osteoporosis patients worldwide are set to benefit from a major international breakthrough, which will transform how new treatments for the debilitating disease are developed.
9 January 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/breakthrough-set-accelerate-osteoporosis-drug-development-0)
[## Research Highlight of the Year 2025 – Arthritis UK
Professor Mark Wilkinson and colleagues were part of the winning research team, led by Professor Eleftheria Zeggini (Munich), with Sheffield playing a significant role.
Published by Arthritis UK
17 December 2025](https://www.arthritis-uk.org/news/announcing-the-winner-of-research-highlight-of-the-year-2025/)
[### Mellanby 14th Annual Research Day
The University’s Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research held its annual meeting in March. The feedback indicated that the attendees found this a great opportunity to network and hear about research in bone and joint.
10 March 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/mellanby/news/mellanby-14th-annual-research-day)