Research Bio
We are currently engaged in multiple research projects in the clinical, translational, and basic science realms.
In the laboratory we are dividing efforts between studies on the neuroregeneration and tendon healing.
Our neuroscientific research is centered on the effect of erythropoietin (EPO) on regenerating peripheral nerve function. This research is motivated by the potent effect which EPO has on injured nerves. This effect, along with the functional changes in nerve which must underlie EPO mediated recovery, is currently under investigation in both in vitro and in vivo models of peripheral nerve injury.
Our second interest in the laboratory centers on the biology of tendon healing including the tendon to bone insertion. We have focused on the rotator cuff insertion site as a putative venue for the study of agents capable of promoting functional healing of tendon to bone through the complex array of structures which make the transition from tendon to bone.
Clinical and translational studies currently focus on topics based on the above mentioned basic science research. We are currently undertaking multiple projects on intra-tendinous and tendon to bone healing as well as severe nerve injuries.
We are at the beginning of our journey into the many research projects which eminate from our clinical and translational interests. As such, we benefit from colaboration, and help of any kind. Please contact for ways you can help.
| American Orthopaedic Association North American Traveling Fellowship | American Orthopaedic Association |
2011 |
| Julian Bruner Award American Society for Surgery of the Hand | American Society for Surgery of the Hand |
2009 |
| Emerging Leader - American Orthopaedic Association | American Orthopaedic Association |
2008 - Present |
| Young Leader - American Society for Surgery of the Hand | American Society for Surgery of the Hand |
2008 - Present |
| Kenneth E DeHaven Award for Outstanding Orthopaedic Research |
2007 |
| Resident Leader Program (Zimmer- American Orthopaedic Association) | American Orthopaedic Association |
2007 |
| Clinician Scientist Training Program | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
2007 |
| Trauma Fellowship Award with Dr. Jesse Jupiter | AO International |
2006 |
| Efforts in Diversity Award | Harvard Medical School |
2002 |
| National Research Service Award | NIH |
2000 |
| Traveling Fellowship | Society for Neuroscience Travel Fellowship |
1999 - 2000 |
| RA Williams Fellowship | American Board of Cardiology |
1998 |
| Research Fellowshp | DuPont Merck Harvard Medical School |
1998 |
| Academic All American | USA TODAY |
1996 |
| Medical Scientist Training Program Award Recipient |
1996 - 1999 |
| Faculty for the Future Fellowship | General Electric |
1995 - 1996 |
| Undergraduate Fellowship (declined) | Howard Hughes |
1995 |
| Biomedical Engineering Research Award |
1995 |
| National Torchbearer Award | NSBE |
1995 - 1996 |
| Undergraduate Fellowship | Whitaker Foundation |
1995 |
| Honors Baylor/Rice Premedical Academy | MMEP |
1995 |
| Golden Key Honor Society |
1995 |
| Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-medical honor society) |
1995 - 1996 |
| OMSA Academic Honor Award | John Hopkins University |
1992 - 1996 |
2013 May
Mahmoud, M.; ElShafie, S.; Coppola,E.; Elfar,J. "Perforator Based Radial Forearm Fascial Flap for Management of Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome". The Journal of hand surgery. 2013; . |
2013 May
Mahmoud,M.; ElShafie, S.; Menorca,R.; Elfar,J. "Neglected Bennett's fracture dislocation in manual laborers managed by internal fixation using k-wire loops and in situ grafting". Journal of Hand Surgery. 2013; . |
2013 Apr 9
Chu JY, Chen T, Awad HA, Elfar J, Hammert WC. "Comparison of an All-Inside Suture Technique With Traditional Pull-Out Suture and Suture Anchor Repair Techniques for Flexor Digitorum Profundus Attachment to Bone." The Journal of hand surgery. 2013 Apr 9; Epub 2013 Apr 09. |
2013 Apr
Molinari WJ, Elfar JC. "The double crush syndrome." The Journal of hand surgery. 2013 Apr 0; 38(4):799-801; quiz 801. Epub 2013 Mar 05. |
2013 Mar
Reed JD, Stanbury SJ, Menorca RM, Elfar JC. "The emerging utility of composite bone models in biomechanical studies of the hand and upper extremity." The Journal of hand surgery. 2013 Mar 0; 38(3):583-7. Epub 2013 Feb 04. |
