Education
Research is a powerful tool for enacting change through education. We are committed to expanding educational opportunities from a local to a global scale—training the next generation of pioneers in arthritis research.
Fellows & Interns
Trained since founding
Conferences Hosted
Annual meetings & symposia
Transplants
Meniscus allografts since 1986
Video Techniques
Surgical education library
Mentoring Future Leaders in Orthopaedic Science
From our universally accessible and innovative surgical technique videos to our internship program designed to mentor students with a unique range of academic and personal backgrounds, we strive to provide opportunities to diversify the field of research through education and innovation.
Stone Research Foundation and The Stone Clinic host US and international MDs, visiting scientists, medical and nursing students, and graduate and undergraduate students to provide comprehensive exposure to the techniques and methods that we have researched, developed, and continue to improve.
Who We Host
Current Research Interns
Kathryn Xie
Research Intern
Kathryn is a 4th-year undergrad at UC Berkeley studying Molecular and Cellular Biology with an emphasis in Cell Development and Physiology. She is working towards med school and eventually a career in sports medicine or neuroscience.
Sam Beaudry
Research Intern
During Sam's time with the Stone Research Foundation, he learned how to get a research manuscript ready for peer review, how innovative research informs patient-provider decision-making, and more about the inner workings of a research foundation managing multiple projects simultaneously. Sam is excited to continue his journey in medicine, hoping to match into orthopedic surgery and go on to lead a career in sports medicine and regenerative orthopedics. He wants to work alongside leaders in the field, like the Stone Research Foundation.
Suneet Randhawa
Research Intern
Suneet is a 4th-year student at UC Berkeley, majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Development and Physiology. With plans to attend medical school, she brings a passion for patient care and pioneering research into everything she does. Her involvement with organizations such as ULAB (Undergraduate Lab), BPSHI (Bhagat Puran Singh Health Initiative), and AMSA (American Medical Students Association) at Berkeley has shaped her mission-driven interest in clinical research work.
Grishma Jain
Research Intern
Grishma is a second-year undergraduate student at UC Berkeley studying Molecular and Cellular Biology. As an aspiring healthcare professional, she hopes to contribute to improving patients’ lives and well-being through research and service-centered initiatives. She’s passionate about being a part of the SRF team because our work here emphasizes innovation to support patients and their outcomes in joint health.
Bolatito Fabunmi
Research Intern
Bolatito, who started with us in January, is a third-year premed student at Stanford University, pursuing a degree in Human Biology and East Asian Studies. Growing up in the UK and being immersed in football training academies, she witnessed firsthand the impact orthopaedic injuries can have on young athletes. This experience inspired her pursuit of a career in sports medicine. Her aspirations as a future physician involve combining her interest in regenerative medicine, health equity, and biology.
Anderson Tran
Research Intern
Andersen is a third-year undergraduate at UC Berkeley studying Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Molecular Therapeutics. Driven by a passion for translational science and regenerative medicine, he supports ongoing studies evaluating the effectiveness of meniscus allograft transplantations and the Articular Cartilage Paste Graft. As an aspiring physician, he aims to bridge scientific research with patient advocacy to build a more accessible future in healthcare.
Rachel Chen
Research Intern
Rachel, who is in her third year of interning with SRF, studies Microbial Biology and Music at the University of California, Berkeley. Her journey into the world of orthopaedics and sports medicine began unexpectedly when she sustained an injury while playing volleyball in college. This experience sparked a profound interest in understanding the intricacies of orthopaedic care and rehabilitation. She hopes to attend medical school to make a meaningful impact in the field of orthopaedics.
Kalea Sheung
Research Intern
Kalea Sheung is a second-year premedical biology student at UCLA pursuing an additional minor in Asian Languages. Kalea was heavily involved in sports throughout her childhood and was a varsity captain for four years in high school. Until university, she competed for the U.S. National Team in badminton. As an athlete who benefited greatly from the existing orthopaedic body of knowledge throughout her athletic career, she aspires to become a sports medicine physician.
83 Fellows & Interns Trained
We are actively involved in hosting annual meetings to connect with international thought leaders while supporting our interns who are the next generation of physicians and researchers.
Including our newest SRF Fellow: Yalnaz Mohasin, MD at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
Meniscus Transplant Study Group
MTSG
Founded 1986 • Dr. Kevin Stone, Founding Member
The Meniscus Cartilage Transplantation Study Group (MTSG) was formed in 1986 by a combination of orthopaedic surgeons, veterinary surgeons, and scientists to help promote the science of meniscus cartilage transplantation and to evaluate its transfer from basic science research to clinical practice.
Stone Research Foundation is a driving force behind the MTSG—hosting, facilitating, and funding the meeting held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). The group has now expanded to include the European Meniscal Transplantation Group (EMTG).
Presentations & Lectures
Our team regularly presents at major orthopaedic conferences, sharing research findings and advancing the field.
TED Talk: The Bio-Future of Joint Replacement
Dr. Stone’s TED talk on biologic solutions for arthritis and the future of joint repair.
ICRS 2025: Adjunctive Treatments Debate
Dr. Stone debates the role of additional treatments in cartilage repair at the International Cartilage Repair Society.
2025 SRF Annual Update
Stone Research Foundation webinar on accelerating healing and curing arthritis.
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Presenting at Leading Conferences Worldwide
Academic Presentations
Our research has been presented at conferences worldwide through poster presentations and academic lectures.
Harnessing Endogenous Bone Marrow Stem Cells to Augment Rabbit and Equine Articular Cartilage Regeneration
CIRM Findings: Stem Cell Research in Cartilage Regeneration
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