The Goetz Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab supports physical, computational, and preclinical modeling investigations to improve the care of individuals with orthopedic conditions.

Jess's Lab Group!

Current Research

Overview of current projects going on in the Goetz Lab

Research Partners & Collaborators

Links to faculty and labs currently collaborating with the Biomechanics Lab.

Lab History

Orthopedic biomechanics research has evolved at the University of Iowa over several decades

Lab News

Iowa Hip Team Travels to Annual ANCHOR meeting in Ottawa

Monday, November 17, 2025

New Website Launched!

Monday, November 17, 2025
SCFEHip

Holly Aitken Receives POSNA Microgrant

Monday, November 17, 2025

CCOM Events

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Blood Drive @ Health Services Support Building

Monday, September 14, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
Health Care Support Services Building
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, September 14th, 2026 at HSSB Lower Level Gala Room. Help the University of Iowa climb the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive leaderboard and received a special-edition t-shirt from Abbott, while supplies last!

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, September 14, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building

Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!

This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.

Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.

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Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive

Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 25, 2026 (all day)
Medical Education Research Facility
Donate used glasses to be recycled and redistributed across the globe during the back-to-school season! Drop-off locations are available from Aug. 24 to Sept. 25 across the University of Iowa campuses and clinics.