Name:	Thay Q. Lee, Ph.D.
Affiliation:	University of California, Irvine
Title:	Research Career Scientist, VA Long Beach Healthcare System Professor and Vice Chairman for Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Lee's main research area is in joint biomechanics. The main focus of Dr. Lee's research are in the biomechanics of the shoulder and the knee. Current investigations include: 1) Shoulder injury and surgical reconstruction; 2) Rotator cuff tear and repair; 3) Knee injuries and surgical reconstruction; 4) Patellofemoral joint; 5) Total knee arthroplasty

Dr. Lee holds the position of Research Career Scientist at the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Director of Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in California. Dr. Lee is also a Professor and Vice Chairman for Research at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine and a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California Irvine. Dr. Lee received his BS in Bioengineering and MS in Applied Mechanics at the University of California, San Diego. He received his Ph.D. in Biomaterials from Gothenburg University in Sweden. The main focus of Dr. Lee's research is identifying and developing biomechanical models to quantify injury mechanisms and surgical reconstruction. He has published over 70 full length manuscripts, 150 abstracts and several book chapters. He gives invited lectures both nationally and internationally on shoulder and knee biomechanics.

Dr. Lee serves as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Aircast Foundation and he also serves as a grant review member for many organizations and reviews for high quality journals in his field of expertise. In addition, he serves on multiple committees for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Dr. Lee was elected to a "Fellow" for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), which is the highest distinction that is awarded by the society. He also was elected to a Fellow in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), which recognizes individuals who made significant contribution to the field of Biomedical Engineering. In addition, he is an elected member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Orthopaedic Research Society, American Society of Biomechanics, California Orthopaedic Association, Society for Biomaterials, and Biomedical Engineering Society. He has published over 70 manuscripts, 150 abstracts and several book chapters. He gives invited lectures both nationally and internationally on shoulder and knee biomechanics. Dr. Lee also is an internationally traveled surfer, hunter and volunteers a considerable amount of time as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff.

Ph.D. (Biomaterials), Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
M.S. (Applied Mechanics), University of California, San Diego
B.S. (Bioengineering), University of California, San Diego

Thay Q. Lee, PhD
Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
5901 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90822
Phone: (562) 826-8000 x5344
Fax: (562) 826-5675
tqlee@uci.edu
tqlee@med.va.gov
www.ucihs.uci.edu/ortho/OBL%20Home%20Page

• Biomechanics of patellofemoral joint stabilization (patellofemoral joint forces and kinematics as well as the biomechanical properties and function of the soft tissue surrounding the knee joint)
• Biomechanics of patellofemoral joint following total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
• Biomechanics of the glenohumeral joint stabilization (glenohumeral joint forces and kinematics as well as the biomechanical properties and function of the soft tissue surrounding the shoulder joint)
• Biomechanics of the glenohumeral joint in spinal cord injury patients.

Lee TQ, Matsuura PA, Fogolin R, Lin AC, Kim D, McMahon PJ: Arthroscopic Knots: A Comparison of Configurations and Suture Materials. J Arthroscopy, 17:348-352, 2001.

Schulz MM, Lee TQ, Sandusky MD, Tibone JE, McMahon PJ: Effects of Laser on Joint Capsular Tissue - An In-vivo Study. J Arthroscopy, 17:342-347, 2001.

Lee TQ, Black AD, Tibone JE, McMahon PJ: Shoulder Instability: Contribution of the Coracoacromial Ligament to Glenohumeral Translation. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 10:68-72, 2001.

Lee TQ, Schulz MM, McMahon PJ: Effects of Fixed Femur Rotation on Canine Patellofemoral Joint: In-vitro and In-vivo Assessment. J. Musculoskeletal Res, 4:97-105, 2000.

Tibone JE, Lee TQ, Shrader TA, Black AD, Sandusky MD, McMahon PJ: Glenohumeral Translation After Thermal Anterior Capsulorrhaphy: A Comparison of Application with a Laser and Radio Frequency. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 9:514-8, 2000.