The Interuniversity Centre of Bioengineering of the Human Neuromusculoskeletal System (IUC Bohnes-Interuniversity Centre of Bioengineering of the Human Neuromusculoskeletal System), whose administrative and coordinating headquarters is at the University of Rome “Foro Italico,” counts among its members four foreign universities, five Italian universities and three companies.

Cultural Mission
The activities of the research center are intended to contribute to the advancement and rationalization of knowledge concerning the structure and functions of the human locomotor system, the creation and validation of mathematical methodologies, digital tools and advanced technologies that are fit for purpose, and their application to the arts, crafts and in professional fields.

Training and dissemination
The Center organizes research trainings and workshops to disseminate good practice and up-to-date factual evidence and to broaden the base of stakeholders. Dissemination of its activities is carried out through partner websites and a dedicated website, in which can be found:

• Digital catalog of afferent laboratories and their expertise;
• Consultation, dialogue and co-decision-making activities aimed at mutual exchange of information (multicenter studies, consensus activities, partnerships with companies, joint development of new professional procedures, mobility of young researchers, joint fundraising); publications and books;
• outreach events.

Main Lines of Research
Basic research focuses on molecules, cells, tissues, organs, and the whole body. Special emphasis is placed on the locomotor system and other systems that, together with genetic and environmental factors, contribute to and are influenced by human movement. Applied research interests focus on the metabolic, control, and mechanical characteristics of both individual and group motor performance. In this context, specific objectives include: maximizing personal performance, safety, and comfort; identifying the causes and origins of damage to body structures and preventing their occurrence; and assessing organ function and identifying those factors that may reduce an individual’s performance. In addition, the Center aims to establish a basic level of knowledge that enables education and therapeutic intervention through movement and sports practices to enhance or recover motor capacity. These specific research objectives are pursued taking into account diverse populations defined in terms of gender, age, initial motor skills, health status and risk factors. The Center promotes rigorous observation and in-depth quantitative analysis of all neuromusculoskeletal factors during the performance of daily activities, sports and rehabilitation. Efforts are made to translate research findings into cost-effective personalized services to preserve and improve motor functioning, in an e-Health context.