Lisa A. Fortier, MD
Director and Professor
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Lisa A. Fortier is the James Law Professor of Surgery and Director of Equine Programs at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. She received her DVM from Colorado State University and completed her PhD and surgical residency training at Cornell University. She is boarded with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and practices equine orthopedic surgery at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and at the Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists in Elmont, New York. Her laboratory has a particular interest in translational research including the prevention of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. In addition, Dr. Fortier’s research program investigates the clinical application of stem cells and biologics such as platelet rich plasma and bone marrow concentrate for cartilage repair and tendinosis. She has received the Jaques Lemans Award from the International Cartilage Repair Society, the New Investigator Research Award from the Orthopaedic Research Society, the Pfizer Research Award for Research Excellence from Cornell University, and the SUNY Chancellors Award for Scholarship and Creative Activities. Dr. Fortier has served as the Vice President of the International Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Society, and President of the International Cartilage Repair Society.
Selected Published Work
Integrin α10β1-Selected Mesenchymal Stem Cells Mitigate the Progression of Osteoarthritis in an Equine Talar Impact Model. Michelle L. Delco, DVM, PhD, Margaret Goodale, Jan F. Talts, PhD, Sarah L. Pownder, DVM, Matthew F. Koff, PhD, Andrew D. Miller, DVM, Bridgette Nixon, Lawrence J. Bonassar, PhD, Evy Lundgren-Åkerlund, PhD, and Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2020;48(3):612-623
Long-term Evaluation of Meniscal Tissue Formation in 3-dimensional–Printed Scaffolds With Sequential Release of Connective Tissue Growth Factor and TGF-β3 in an Ovine Model. Yusuke Nakagawa, MD, PhD, Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, Jeremy J. Mao, DDS, PhD, Chang Hun Lee, PhD, Margaret B. Goodale, BS, Matthew F. Koff, PhD, Tyler J. Uppstrom, MD, Brett Croen, BS, Susumu Wada, MD, PhD, Camila B. Carballo, PhD, Hollis G. Potter, MD, and Scott A. Rodeo, MD. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2019;47(11):2596-2607
Hyaluronic Acid Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Prospective, Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Clinical Outcomes and Effects on Intra-articular Biology for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis. Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, Vasili Karas, MD, MS, Kristen Hussey, MS, David B. Merkow, BA, Kyle Pilz, MMS, PA-C, and Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, DACVS. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2017;45(2):339-346
BioCartilage Improves Cartilage Repair Compared With Microfracture Alone in an Equine Model of Full-Thickness Cartilage Loss. Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, Hannah S. Chapman, DVM, Sarah L. Pownder, DVM, Brandon L. Roller, MD, PhD, Jessica A. Cross, BS, James L. Cook, DVM, PhD, and Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2016;44(9):2366-2374
Effect of Leukocyte Concentration on the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis. Jonathan C. Riboh, MD, Bryan M. Saltzman, MD, Adam B. Yanke, MD, Lisa Fortier, DVM, PhD, and Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2016;44(3):792-800
Leukocyte-Reduced Platelet-Rich Plasma Normalizes Matrix Metabolism in Torn Human Rotator Cuff Tendons. Jessica A. Cross, BS, Brian J. Cole, MD, Kaylan P. Spatny, BS, Emily Sundman, DVM, Anthony A. Romeo, MD, Greg P. Nicholson, MD, Bettina Wagner, DVM, and Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2015;43(12):2898-2906
Increasing Platelet Concentrations in Leukocyte-Reduced Platelet-Rich Plasma Decrease Collagen Gene Synthesis in Tendons. Stacie G. Boswell, DVM, Lauren V. Schnabel, DVM, PhD, Hussni O. Mohammed, DVM, PhD, Emily A. Sundman, DVM, Tom Minas, MD, MS, and Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2014;42(1):42-49
The Anti-inflammatory and Matrix Restorative Mechanisms of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Osteoarthritis. Emily A. Sundman, DVM, Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, Vasili Karas, MD, Craig Della Valle, MD, Mathew W. Tetreault, MD, Hussni O. Mohammed, DVM, PhD, and Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2014;42(1):35-41
Growth Factor and Catabolic Cytokine Concentrations Are Influenced by the Cellular Composition of Platelet-Rich Plasma. Emily A. Sundman, Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, and Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2011;39(10):2135-2140
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