Mr. Jay Baek is an emerging biomedical researcher whose work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing orthopaedic biomechanics, tissue engineering, and diagnostic imaging. His research contributions have significantly focused on understanding ligament mechanics, articular surface topography, and their associations with joint kinematics across various stages of osteoarthritis, as published in the high-impact journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2025). Additionally, his collaborative work on developing a nucleus pulposus-derived cartilage analog scaffold for chondral repair and regeneration, published in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A (2024), reflects his contribution to regenerative medicine and biomaterials innovation. Mr. Baek has presented his findings through multiple podium and poster presentations at major scientific conferences, including the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, the Siegling Society Research Day, and the Medical University of South Carolina’s Flex Fair, demonstrating his active engagement in disseminating scientific knowledge. His research also extends into comparative imaging modalities for foot fracture detection, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach linking biomechanics and clinical diagnostics. His involvement in projects such as the Orthopaedic Implant Retrieval Program (CU-REPRO) highlights his hands-on experience in translational biomedical research and implant analysis. Recognized with distinctions including the Clemson Presidential Scholar, PDMA Carolinas Student Competition 1st Place, and active roles in engineering honor societies, he exemplifies research excellence, leadership, and collaboration. Through his multifaceted research and continued contributions to orthopaedic science and regenerative engineering, Mr. Jay Baek stands out as a dedicated and innovative researcher with a clear trajectory toward impactful scientific advancement.
Featured Publications
Baek, J., Jafri, S., & McBee, M. (2025, May 13). Radiographs vs. cross-sectional imaging in foot fracture detection [Poster presentation]. ACMS Research Symposium, Anderson, South Carolina.
Baek, J., Jafri, S., & McBee, M. (2025, April 10). Comparing imaging modalities for foot fractures: Is radiography enough? [Poster presentation]. Medical University of South Carolina Flex Fair, Charleston, South Carolina.
Baek, J., Gordon, D., Sun, S., Walker, L., Buchweitz, N., Zhao, J., Mah, E., Sumwalt, C., Blake-Wade, K., Bain, N., Slate, E., Chiaramonti, A., Daley, D., Yao, H., & Wu, Y. (2025, June 20). Association of ligament mechanical properties and articular surface topography with trapeziometacarpal kinematics across osteoarthritis stages [Poster presentation]. 31st Annual Siegling Society Research Day, Charleston, South Carolina.
Baek, J., Walker, L., Gordon, D., Kelley, J., Mukherji, M., Ye, T., Yao, H., Daley, D., & Wu, Y. (2025, June 20). Beak ligament architecture deteriorates at metacarpal enthesis in female osteoarthritic trapeziometacarpal joints [Podium presentation]. 31st Annual Siegling Society Research Day, Charleston, South Carolina.
Gordon, D., Walker, L., Sun, S., Baek, J., Chiaramonti, A., Mah, E., Wolf, J., Daley, D., Yao, H., & Wu, Y. (2024, February). Impact of ligament integrity on the stability of the trapeziometacarpal joint [Poster presentation]. ORS 2024 Annual Meeting, Long Beach, California.