Denis Evseenko, MD, PhD

Dr. Denis Evseenko is currently a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine at USC. He holds the J. Harold and Edna La Briola Chair in Genetic Orthopaedic Research and is Director of Skeletal Regeneration, as well as Vice Chair for Research in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr Evseenko was trained in both medicine and molecular pharmacology. His research focuses on the development of novel translational stem cell and small molecule-based approaches for prevention of arthritis and restoration of damaged articular cartilage. Dr Evseenko has been involved in translational research for over 10 years and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed research articles, presentations, and patents.

• Arthritis National Research Foundation: James Klinenberg Award, 2015
• USC: USC Stevens Technology Advancement Grant, 2016
• Wright Foundation: Wright Foundation Award, 2016

• Pre-clinical development of a small molecule therapeutic for the systemic treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  NIH · UG3AG097137 · Sep 15, 2025 – Aug 31, 2027 · Role: Principal Investigator
• Cellular origins and molecular mechanisms of arthrofibrosis
  NIH · R01AR085642 · May 2, 2025 – Mar 31, 2030 · Role: Principal Investigator
• Preclinical assessment of a novel systemic drug candidate for osteoarthritic pain
  NIH · R61NS131307 · Jun 1, 2023 – May 31, 2025 · Role: Principal Investigator

• Repair of Porcine Cartilage Using Stem Cell Derived Chondrocytes at Trans-NIH Geroscience Interest Group (GSIG) (10/7/2022)
• USC Stem Cell researcher Denis Evseenko is working for better outcomes (06/27/2019)

• Chai, Yang
• Lieberman, Jay
• Chuong, Cheng-Ming
• Liu, Nancy
• Heckmann, Nathanael
• Crump, Gage