Department of Orthopedics
School of Medicine
Welcome to Jason Dragoo Lab
Lab Director, Jason Dragoo, MD, Professor
Jason Dragoo, MD
Professor
Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Director, UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver | CU Sports Medicine
Head Team Physician, Denver Nuggets
Research Objectives
Over the past decade, my research has focused on tissue engineering of articular cartilage using adipose-derived stem cells, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, and reconstruction techniques, to study the development of osteoarthritis (PTOA) following ACL injury. As a specialist in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and as a team physician to many professional collegiate teams over my career, I am well aware of the disability resulting from PTOA following joint injuries, particularly ACL tears. In addition, a cornerstone of our biologics research involves platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Sufficient data does not yet exist to standardize the use of PRP. As such, our research focuses on the efficacy of the clinical applications of PRP and autologous blood products, particularly in osteoarthritic patients.
Our Research
CURE Bank (CU Regenerative Medicine Biobank): A robust, diverse, and high-quality biorepository aiming to provide various orthopedic, ophthalmologic, and dermatologic specimens for DNA/RNA/protein analysis. Human tissues are also paired with patient-reported outcome measures that focus on pain, physical function, and resiliency, among others. Additionally, cells are preserved and investigators may perform a variety of meaningful experiments to add valuable insight to the literature in Regenerative Medicine.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Jason L. Dragoo, MD
175 Inverness Dr W
Englewood, CO 80112