As a primarily cell-sparse and regionally-limited space, the meniscus has poor regenerative qualities after injury. As an ISCRM REU student in the Robinson Lab, Jordan Vanni is focusing on characterizing the primary cells of meniscus tissue: meniscal fibrochondrocytes (MFCs). This characterization process is supported by immunofluorescent antibody staining, flow cytometry, and the use of quantitative software such as CellProfiler. The long-term goal is to promote better healing in the meniscus, especially considering surgical options and tissue removal efforts prove to be unsuccessful.