2025 Philadelphia Spine Research Society (PSRS) Symposium
Friday, November 7, 2025
University of Delaware, FinTech Innovation Hub, Conference Center – 501
591 Collaboration Way, Newark, DE 19713
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Philadelphia Spine Research Society’s founding. An exciting program is planned, including keynote talks from research leaders, clinicians, scientists, and students. As always, the meeting will cover all areas of spine research, from basic to clinical, and encompass the broad areas of development, pathophysiology, aging, pain, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Those interested are encouraged to submit their latest research for possible inclusion in the program as either a podium or a poster presenter. There will be awards for the best presentations by trainees.
Meeting Chairs
Thomas P. Schaer, VMD | University of Pennsylvania
Sarah Gullbrand, PhD | University of Pennsylvania, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC
Executive Committee
Dawn M. Elliott, PhD | University of Delaware
Sarah Gullbrand, PhD | University of Pennsylvania, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC
James C. Iatridis, PhD | Mount Sinai, NY
Neil Malhotra, MD | University of Pennsylvania
Michele Marcolongo, PhD | Villanova University
Makarand V. Risbud, PhD | Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas P. Schaer, VMD | University of Pennsylvania
Lachlan J. Smith, PhD | University of Pennsylvania
Ed Vresilovic, MD, PhD | Pennsylvania State University
Sri Balasubramanian, PhD | Drexel University
