We focus on translational research to prevent and treat sports injuries, supported by the development of advanced therapy products including stem cells and biomaterials. We have two specialized research teams working together for bench-to-bedside-to-community translational research. The sports medicine research team devises novel treatments and rehabilitation protocols for patients with sports injuries to return-to-play. We also study pathogenesis and injury mechanisms of various sports injuries, and apply this knowledge for injury prevention as well as health promotion by exercise. The regenerative therapy research team investigates basic science of stem cells and strategies to facilitate stem cell therapy. Apart from circulating stem cells and controlled de-differentiation, regulation of tissue regeneration by distraction histogenesis and non-coding RNA are major research directions. In addition to graft healing in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), we also work on regenerative strategies for tendon, muscle and cartilage.