Enneking – Anspach Research Center
The University of Florida is the largest referral center for musculoskeletal tumors in the southeastern United States. That statement wouldn’t be possible without the Enneking – Anspach Research Center, which houses one of the most robust collections of clinical musculoskeletal pathology information.
Focused on the study of musculoskeletal pathology and disease, the center is a preeminent resource to further the study of orthopaedic oncology. This distinguished center is here thanks to the generous support of William Anspach, Jr., MD, who completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Florida in 1969.
Dr. Anspach generously bestowed funds for the center in an expression of his gratitude and respect for his mentor, Distinguished Service Professor William F. Enneking, MD. Dr. Enneking pooled this collection, which includes a wide-ranging, world-renowned assemblage of bone and soft-tissue orthopaedic pathology samples, during his lengthy study of musculoskeletal pathology. In particular, the tissue bank is used by various epidemiological studies.
With an archive of more than 9,000 cases, the center offers access to radiographs, macrosections, microsections, clinical photographs and self-study CDs. Orthopaedic oncology fellows and residents in training have the complete scope of orthopaedic oncology available to study in one setting.
Interdisciplinary Center for Musculoskeletal Training and Research (ICMTR)
- Director
Thomas Wright, MD; Frank P. Glowczewskie Professor of Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery, Hand Division, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation - Mission
The mission of the Interdisciplinary Center for Musculoskeletal Training and Research (ICMTR) is to promote education and research in the orthopaedic sciences. The goal of the ICMTR is to encourage the interaction of scientists and clinicians regardless of department or college.
The ICMTR is engaged in research and education with the College of Medicine, Dentistry, Health and Human Performance, Health Professions, Veterinary Medicine and Engineering. Additionally, departments within the College of Medicine that are actively involved with this center include: orthopaedics and rehabilitation, molecular genetics and microbiology, neuroscience, OB-Gyn, radiology, anesthesiology, radiation therapy, pediatrics, surgery, pathology and medicine.
The ICMTR Core Faculty are involved with education of faculty, residents and fellows of these departments as well as undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of rheumatology, pediatrics, radiation therapy, family medicine, physical therapy, nursing, athletic training and physician assistants. Core Faculty in the center help to introduce biomedical engineering students to clinical orthopaedic issues. On the community level, the center has promoted education including:
- Physicians in the field covering local athletic events
- Faculty involved with the Gainesville Sports Organization Committee
- Talks given to the Alachua Medical Society.
The ICMTR has also initiated an Orthopaedic Grand Rounds series entitled “Clinical Problems - Basic Science Solutions” in an effort to promote interaction between clinicians and basic scientists. Core Faculty and staff host an internationally attended biannual course held locally on musculoskeletal pathology. This course draws physicians, residents and fellows from across North America. ICMTR Core Faculty and staff put on an annual Hand Camp for children with congenital hand problems.