The Killian lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware is focused on research in Musculoskeletal Development and Rehabilitation. Our primary aim is to understand how dissimilar tissues form a structural and functional interface that allows our musculoskeletal system to function, grow, and adapt during development and following injury. We use in vivo experimental approaches that incorporate techniques from molecular biology, genetics, biomechanical engineering, and imaging to address how mechanical forces influence growth, development, and repair of musculoskeletal soft tissues.