Osteoarthritis impacts more than one third of the world’s population over the age of 65. Boise State assistant professor Clare Fitzpatrick is dedicated to preventing osteoarthritis through a holistic understanding of the factors that cause and advance the incurable disease. As a recipient of the National Science Foundation's highly-competitive CAREER award, Fitzpatrick's research has the potential to improve the lives of millions around the world.

Fitzpatrick discusses why this research means so much to her, how she hopes to improve the lives of millions around the world, and how Boise State students can take part in this groundbreaking work.