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STAR Team

The clinical experts and researchers driving the STAR program.

Our multidisciplinary team unites world-class clinicians, scientists, and trainees dedicated to unraveling the complexities of rare bone diseases. Through the STAR initiative, we bridge the gap between discovery and patient care.

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Expert Leadership

The Visionaries Behind The STAR Program

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Dr. Frank Rauch, MD

Lead Investigator

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Dr. Leanne Ward, MD, FRCPC

Lead Investigator

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Our Collaborative Research Culture

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Co-Investigator

Dr. Funmbi Babalola

MD, FRCPC

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Co-Investigator

Dr. Guido Filler

MD, PhD, FRCPC

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Co-Investigator

Dr. Douglas Fraser

MD, PhD, FRCPC

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CO-investigator

Dr. Matthew Grol

PhD

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Co-investigator

Dr. Pierre Moffatt

PhD

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Co-investigator

Dr. Angelica Moresco

MD

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Co-investigator

Dr. Monzur Murshed

PhD

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Co-investigator

Dr. Marie-Eve Robinson

MD, FRCPC

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Co-investigator

Dr. Bekim Sadikovic

PhD, DABMG, FACMG

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Co-investigator

Dr. Anne Marie Sbrocchi

MD, FRCPC

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Dr. Cheryl Seguin

PhD

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Co-investigator

Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis

RN, PhD

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Dr. Bettina Willie

PhD

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Dr. Jessica Willson

MSc, PhD

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