The Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research The Mellanby Centre combines a world-class translational programme of basic and clinical bone research with a wide-ranging and comprehensive remit. You are here Home The Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research 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 Funding Resources Events News Professor Janet Brown Professor Janet Brown takes up her Presidency of the International Cancer and Bone Society 26 February 2026 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 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 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 View all Mellanby news