Friday, March 27
Friday, March 27
1:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Spine in Motion: The ORS Spine Section’s Journey and Vision
Join us for Spine in Motion: The ORS Spine Section’s Journey and Vision, a symposium celebrating our Section’s growth, achievements, and future direction. The event concludes with insights from JOR Spine, highlighting the journal’s continued role in advancing the field.
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4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
10 Year Anniversary Celebration
A networking reception and awards ceremony at nearby RiRa Irish Pub, where we will celebrate achievements and community engagement within the spine research field.
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Friday, March 27
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Organizers: Collaboration of ORS Preclinical Models Research Section and International Section of Fracture Repair (ISFR); Annemarie Lang, PhD, University of Michigan, Matthew Silva, PhD, Washington University
In preclinical research focused on bone fracture repair, a significant gap exists in understanding and incorporating key variables that influence homeostasis and pathophysiological processes. Factors such as immune system responses, sex disparities, physiological stress, infection, and microbiota are often overlooked. Preclinical studies frequently rely on rodent models housed under sterile, specific pathogen-free conditions, resulting in naïve immune responses. Additionally, these studies typically use only one sex, fail to monitor stress behaviors, and do not assess infections or commensal microorganisms. While such controlled approaches enable the study of essential mechanisms, they may hinder the successful translation of findings to immunocompetent and diverse human populations, who do not live in sterile environments and exhibit a wide range of gender identities and living conditions. This workshop aims to educate researchers on the critical importance of considering these diverse variables in preclinical animal studies, with a particular emphasis on bone fracture research.
Speakers:
Katharina Schmidt-Bleek, PhD, Charite University
Considering Immunological Experience in Fracture Healing ‒ Utilizing Environmental Enrichment in Rodent Models
Melanie Haffner-Luntzer, PhD, Ulm University
Revisiting Sex Differences in Fracture Repair: Insights from Preclinical Studies
Chelsea Bahney, PhD, University of California, San Francisco
Fracture-related Pain and Neuroimmune Modulation in Bone Regeneration
Joseph Roberts, PhD, Arizona State University
Nutrition, Gut Microbiota, and Bone Healing – How Closely Should We Look?
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Friday, March 27
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Organizers: ORS Orthopaedic Implants Research Section; Joshua Roth, PhD, University of Wisconsin, Nikita Iyer, MBA, Temple University
Infection is a major clinical challenge when interventions involve inserting an implant (e.g., the leading cause of revision in arthroplasty). Despite its prevalence, many in the orthopedic implant space have little to no formal education in the root causes of infection. Without such an understanding, the field is limited in our ability to develop novel approaches to diagnose, treat, and mitigate infection during orthopedic interventions. To address this important educational need, this workshop will provide attendees with an overview of infection related to orthopedic implants as well as learn about challenges and opportunities with diagnose, treat, and mitigate infection during arthroplasty. We also plan to provide more fundamental information to set the stage for this workshop by hosting a virtual scientific session in late Fall to overview the basic science of infection. We plan to structure the in-person workshop as a panel discussion to provide ample time for discussion. We also plan to organize a document containing take-homes from the session in collaboration with our invited speakers to be posted on the ORS website. By engaging with this workshop, we expect that attendees will come away with a more holistic understanding of infections related to orthopedic implants. In turn, we believe our community will be better prepared to research, develop, and apply innovative solutions to this prevalent, yet difficult to manage cause of revision in arthroplasty patients.
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Saturday, March 28
Saturday, March 28
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Organizers: Tara Nagle, PhD, Cleveland Clinic, Joshua Roth, PhD, University of Wisconsin
While 6 degree-of-freedom robotic in vitro joint testing has been utilized since the 1980’s, technological advancements within the last decade have changed what research is possible using robotic systems. Researchers are constantly pushing limits when it comes to simulation speeds, loading profiles, control performance, external sensor measurements, and other testing components. There is no known venue for researchers to present and educate others on technical advancements and challenges they have overcome, resulting in science limiting gaps in knowledge between researchers, which in turn, limit the speed with which innovations can be translated from the lab into the clinic. By attending this workshop, we expect to strengthen connections within the robotic testing community, to build connections and collaborations between engineers and clinicians who might not know that robotic technology can be leveraged to investigate clinical questions and to educate users of robotic data so they can more critically interpret data before they integrate it into their clinical practice or research.
Speakers:
Jeremy Loss, MS, Cleveland Clinic
Overview of Technical Challenges in 6 Degree-of-Freedom Robotic In Vitro Joint Testing
Olivia Dyer, BS, University of Delaware
Not Too Much, Not Too Little: Getting Load and Scale Just Right in Robotic Testing
Joshua Roth, PhD, University of Wisconsin
Best Practices for Defining Coordinate Systems in Osteoarthritic Knee Joints
Alex Brady, MS, Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Measuring Glenohumeral Contact Mechanics using Tekscan Sensors to Assess Treatments of Rotator Cuff Tears
Mitchell Carlson, MS, Twin Cities Orthopedics
Measurements for Quantifying Meniscal Root Integrity to Assess Meniscal Extrusion Tear Repairs
Tara Nagle, PhD, Cleveland Clinic
The “K”need for Speed: Dynamic Loading Profiles and the Effects of Trajectory Smoothing
Saturday, March 28
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Organizers: ORS International Section of Fracture Repair
We have assembled a lineup of invited talks for the ORS ISFR section meeting that span basic, translational, and clinical considerations for fracture repair. This session will showcase emerging non-invasive technologies transforming how researchers and clinicians assess bone repair following fracture. Come join our open section meeting celebrating lifetime achievements, rising star speakers, and our members!
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Saturday, March 28
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Organizers: ORS Tendon Research Section
Given the increasing prevalence of organoid and tissue-on-a-chip new approach methods (NAMs) in scientific research, the Tendon Section has focused our scientific meeting on this topic. Speakers from outside the tendon field will offer insights into how they use NAMs to better understand basic and translational scientific principles without overly relying on in vivo model systems. These presentations will lead into a broader discussion as a tendon community on features and benchmarks that we think are needed in NAMs to make them valuable for the tendon research field.
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Saturday, March 28
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Organizers: ORS Meniscus Research Section
Speakers to provide historical and current perspective of barriers to regeneration in respective tissue (either meniscus or articular cartilage) and make their arguments for (or against) the position.
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7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
10 Year Anniversary Celebration
This event is now at capacity. Registration Closed.
Location: The Public House
This will be a 10 Year Anniversary Celebration highlighting the history of Meniscus, and current and future initiatives of the ORS Meniscus Research Section.
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Saturday, March 28
1:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Organizers: ORS Orthopaedic Implants Research Section
Introducing new implant materials is a costly endeavor with rigorous requirements that need to be proven out with benchtop, computational, animal, and clinical experiments, and lengthy regulatory processes. During this year’s Orthopaedic Implant Section meeting, a keynote presentation will explore the status of established implant materials and identify clinical issues that remain unsolved. Finalists from the Implant Section new materials abstract competition will present their pitch during the second half of the meeting. Winners will be determined with real-time audience polling.
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Saturday, March 28
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Organizers: Gianluca Vadala, MD, PhD, Campus Biomedico University, Gabriela Graziani, PhD, Polytechnic University of Milan
The aim of the symposium is to showcase Italian excellence in key topics, which are identified as new, translational and crucial to bring benefit to the patient. We selected 6 speakers, including clinicians and engineers, each leader in one of the topics: future horizons in AI, advancement in robotics, Present and future of cells/therapeutics delivery in the clinic, Future prostheses and models for their validation, Tackling infection. Short presentations will be followed by an extended discussion, to boost the involvement of the public, and aimed at showcasing the opportunities, limitations, challenges and future scenarios of each field. The speakers will be encouraged to discuss translational aspects and barriers in their work and to highlight differences between Italy, Europe and the USA. The symposium will also showcase Italian Female leadership and permit to involve KOT from Hospitals and Universities that are leaders in the country. This will permit them to be more involved into the vibrant environment of the ORS and participate to future meetings, thus increasing the ever-expanding ORS community of clinicians and basic scientists.
Speakers:
Elizaveta Kon, PhD, Humanitas University/ Daniele D’Arrigo, PhD, Humanitas University
Present and Future of Regenerative Medicine in OA Treatment
Enrico Ragni, PhD, IRCCS Institute Orthopaedics Galeazzi/Laura de Girolamo, PhD, Galeazzi Hospital
New Frontiers in Regenerative Sport Medicine
Gabriela Graziani, PhD, Polytechnic University of Milan
Tackling Infection: The Long Path to Treatment
Fabrizio Rivera, MD, SS Annunziata Hospital
The Current Quality of Orthopedic Scientific Literature. An Editorial Perspective
Francesco Pegreffi, MD, PhD, University of Enna Kore
Innovation and Impact of Skeletal Muscle Research
Claudio Belvedere, PhD, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute
Custom-made Implants and 3D Printing: Multi-disciplinary Experiences in Orthopedics at the Point-of-Care
Luca Ambrosio, MD, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario
Horizons and Barriers in AI in Orthopaedics
Gianluca Vadala, MD, PhD, Campus Biomedico University
Closing Remarks
Saturday, March 28
2:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Organizers: Hamid Ghaedina, PhD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Joseph H. Schwab, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
There is a growing and urgent need to foster innovation at the intersection of engineering and orthopedic medicine, particularly in the development of next-generation biomedical devices and wearables. Despite significant advancements in sensor technology and data science, today’s clinical use of wearables remains largely limited to systems built around simple accelerometers and inertial measurement units, tools originally intended for fitness tracking rather than nuanced clinical insight. As a result, orthopedic clinicians often rely on suboptimal or non-specific devices, while engineers design solutions that lack grounding in real-world clinical workflows. This disconnect hinders innovation. Engineering teams frequently operate without exposure to patient interactions, surgical procedures, or rehabilitation protocols, resulting in devices that may be technically impressive but fall short in terms of usability, clinical relevance, or implementation feasibility. Simultaneously, clinicians are often excluded from the early stages of device ideation and design, leaving their insight untapped. To bridge this gap, it is essential that clinicians gain foundational knowledge in the physics of tissue behavior, sensing modalities (e.g., acoustic, electrical, mechanical, optical), and data interpretation. Likewise, engineers must deepen their understanding of musculoskeletal pathophysiology, functional assessment metrics, and the dynamic nature of orthopedic care. This workshop directly addresses these challenges by offering a platform for cross-disciplinary education and ideation. Attendees will explore current clinical needs, emerging technologies, and the full lifecycle of device development, from unmet need identification to prototyping, validation, and clinical integration. Real-world case studies will showcase successful clinician–engineer collaborations. A panel of distinguished experts will share insights into how novel wearable systems are reshaping orthopedic care and how scientists and clinicians can work together to accelerate the translation of innovation into practice.
Speakers:
Joseph H. Schwab, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Next Generation of Biomedical Devices and Wearables in Clinic
Hamid Ghaedina, PhD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Multimodal Biomedical Devices and Wearables
Christopher Bono, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School
Blending Extended Reality and Wearables for Musculoskeletal Function Assessment
Darryl Thelen, PhD, University of Wisconsin
Future Wearable Devices
Sunday, March 29
Sunday, March 29
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Organizers: ORS Preclinical Models Research Section
This session will focus on the use of animal models and methods to investigate orthopedic infection in preclinical studies. Topics will include considerations for the design, conduct and resources used to perform impactful research in this area including its important intersection with humane animal use.
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Sunday, March 29
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Organizers: ORS Strategies of Clinical Research Section
A panel of orthopedics and sports medicine experts will share their research and perspective on benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies adoption in musculoskeletal medicine, such as developing novel predictive AI models for clinical outcomes, integrating AI into medical imaging, advancing large language models and medical data AI algorithms, to improve patient care.
Dr. Meir Marmor, University of California, San Francisco, CA, US
The State of AI in Orthopaedic Trauma
Dr. Joel Gagnier, Western University, ON, Canada
AI & Machine Learning for Trial Simulation and Exploration of Treatment Effect Heterogeneity
Dr. Anthony Gatti, Stanford University, CA, US
Automating and Standardizing Quantitative Imaging Outcomes in Orthopaedic Clinical Research Using AI
Q&I
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Refreshments & Debate
The Appropriateness of Using AI in Manuscript Writing & The Need for Disclosure of AI Use
We will host a 30-45-minute, lighthearted debate on the appropriateness of using AI for manuscript writing. The audience will participate in live polling via an online REDCap survey, both before and after the teams present their positions. We will share the polling results with the audience at the conclusion of the debate.
Moderator: Patrick Carry, PhD, MS, University of Colorado Anschutz
CON-AI TEAM: Nicolas Piuzzi, MD, Cleveland Clinic, Carson Keeter, MS, University of Colorado Anschutz
PRO-AI TEAM: Meir Marmor, MD University of California, San Francisco, Elizabeth Yanik, PhD, ScM, Washington University
Pre-Registration Required
Sunday, March 29
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Organizers: CDR Ashton Goldman, MC, USN, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, CAPT Bradley Deafenbaugh, MC, USN, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, both are from SOMOS
This symposium will highlight critical orthopaedic challenges unique to military care, from battlefield trauma to long-term recovery. It aims to identify capability gaps and inspire solutions that enhance readiness, resilience, and return to duty. By uniting clinicians, engineers, and researchers, we seek to catalyze innovation tailored to austere and dynamic environments.
Orthopaedic care in military settings faces unique constraints not addressed by civilian systems. Attendees will gain insights into unmet needs and translational opportunities to guide impactful research and development.
Speakers:
CAPT Bradley Deafenbaugh, MC, USN, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Military Health System Readiness: Capabilities, Constraints, and the Path Forward for the Next Fight
CDR Ashton Goldman, MC, USN, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Optimizing Battlefield Trauma Care: From Tourniquets to Infection
CDR Christopher Renninger, MC, USN, Walter Reed National Military Center
Surgical Readiness with a Small Footprint: Engineering the OR of the Future in an Austere Environment
Daniel Stinner, COL, MC, USA, Vanderbilt University
From Survival to Strength: Orthopaedic Innovation to Accelerate Warfighter Return to Duty
Sunday, March 29
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Organizer: Markus Laubach, MD, LMU University Hospital
Understanding the complex pathophysiology of non-unions remains an ongoing challenge, which significantly impacts therapeutic outcomes. Despite notable advancements in research within the orthopedic field, our comprehension of the biological and molecular mechanisms driving non-union formation remains limited. Furthermore, integration of laboratory-derived findings into clinical practice is frequently hindered by a range of structural, regulatory, and translational barriers. This gap impedes the development of targeted, evidence-based interventions as well as preventive strategies, thereby contributing to a considerable variability in clinical management of non-unions across the globe. This workshop will create an educational environment by promoting knowledge on cutting-edge research, facilitating translational exchange, and encouraging collaborative efforts in order to strengthen the scientific foundation essential for improving the treatment of non-unions.
Speakers:
Britt Wildemann, PhD, Jena University Hospital
Current Understanding of Pathology Pathways
Philipp Leucht, MD, PhD, NYU Langhorne
Stem cell-based strategies, focus USA
Antonia Donat, MD, LMU University Hospital
In Vitro and in Vivo Models – Research from Bench to Bedside
Esther Wehrle, DVM, PhD, AO Foundation
Multimodal Approaches in Non-Union Research
Geoff Richards, FLSW, FBSE, FIOR, FORS, FTERM, AO Foundation
The future of Patient aftercare: AO Fracture Monitor
Daniel Segina, MD, Holmes Regional Trauma Center
Outlook on International Treatment Strategies
Sunday, March 29
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Organizers: Richard Debski, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Anil Ranawat, MD, Hospital for Special Surgery
With advancements in osteotomy research and surgical planning technology, surgical decision-making has increased in complexity. Due to the lack of extensive research, significant gaps exist between current knowledge and what should be known for proper knee preservation. For example, based upon a patient’s specific deformity, decisions need to be made whether to perform a single-level versus double-level osteotomy, and whether to correct deformity in a single plane or perform a biplanar osteotomy. The effects of these procedures on the surrounding tissues is unknown. The purpose of this workshop is to bring attention to the state of knowledge concerning knee preservation and osteotomy procedures, an understudied field.
Speakers:
Anil Ranawat, MD, Hospital for Special Surgery
Brief Introduction
Brian Godshaw, MD, Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute
Knee Joint Preservation: Operative Treatment Strategies
Richard Debski, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Assumptions and Soft Tissue Function for Knee Osteotomies
Anil Ranawat, MD, Hospital for Special Surgery
Modern Osteotomy -Science of Digital Templating and PSI
Carl Imhauser, PhD, Hospital for Special Surgery
Biomechanical Insights into Slope-Reducing Osteotomy: Findings from Computational Modeling
Monday, March 30
Monday, March 30
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
E219 AB
Organizers: Kelsey Collins, PhD, University of California, San Francisco, Carla Scanzello, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Collaboration with ICORS, OARSI, ANZORS and ORS Public Outreach Committee
Osteoarthritis (OA), or the painful loss of cartilage lining the ends of long bones in synovial joints, is often dismissed as an unavoidable consequence of wear and tear. OA studies have been limited to evaluating individual joint tissues, as it has traditionally been thought of as an isolated joint disease. Through preclinical and clinical studies, it is becoming clear that there are both local and systemic influences on OA disease, and moreover, that OA is a whole-person disease. This traditional focus has limited our collective understanding of OA and how OA influences an individual’s healthspan. This workshop aims to address critical preclinical and clinical data that demonstrate OA is a disease of the whole person, co-morbid with obesity, aging, cardiovascular disease and others. We will summarize recent studies that are contributing to this paradigm shift. Finally, we advocate for the need to challenge classically held views that lack data or have been disproven. We will position some key emerging questions that should be carefully considered in future OA studies. The crosstalk between local and systemic influences will be discussed in an integrated fashion by clinicians and basic science researchers. Such a shift would reposition OA and Orthopedic researchers from adapters to leaders in the fight against chronic disease.
Speakers:
Gillian Hawker, MD, University of Toronto
OA: A Not-so-silent Killer
Christopher Little, DVM, PhD, Sydney University, Kolling Institute
Bad Knees and Broken Hearts
Kelsey Collins, PhD, University of California, San Francisco
OA as a Systemic Disease of the Whole Person
Carla Scanzello, MD, PhD, University of Pennsylvania and CMC VA Medical Center Philadelphia
Challenging the Historical Paradigm of Arthritis vs Arthrosis in Rheumatic Diseases
Monday, March 30
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Ballroom A
Organizers: Laura Tosi, MD, Children’s National Hospital, Barbara Boyan, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
This seminar will explore innovative approaches to experimental design in preclinical orthopaedic research that align with the FDA’s emphasis on New Alternative Methods (NAMs) and the principles of the 3Rs—replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use. Dr Easley will focus on strategies to optimize study design, including the use of bilateral versus unilateral models to maximize data yield per animal, thoughtful selection of appropriate animal models that balance translational relevance with ethical considerations, and incorporation of refined outcome measures that enhance scientific validity while promoting animal welfare. By highlighting these methodological advancements, this presentation will aim to demonstrate how orthopaedic research can maintain rigorous standards while reducing the overall number of animals needed to generate meaningful, regulatory-relevant data. The second presentation recognizes that traditional techniques for creating transgenic mouse models often require multiple rounds of breeding, large numbers of animals, and can be cost-prohibitive, as well as technically challenging. Dr Levina will present a mouse model from her research on limb bud development using CRISPR technology that not only dramatically reduced the number of animals needed, but potentially created a viable model for a rare bone disease (melorheostosis). Finally, the investigation of orthopedic diseases and injuries using three-dimensional (3D) tissue culture and tissue engineering approaches has provided valuable insights, but often overlooks the influence of local and systemic factors from surrounding tissues on the injury and disease microenvironment. Dr McClure will first highlight the development of 3D culture and tissue engineering strategies aimed at the repair and regeneration of bone, muscle, tendon, and cartilage. He will then explore the advantages of multi-tissue crosstalk systems that better replicate the in vivo environment and examine current limitations that must be addressed to achieve the same level of complexity as animal models.
Speakers:
Jeremiah Easley, DVM, Colorado State University
Smarter Studies, Fewer Animals: Advancing Orthopaedic Device Testing through Modern Experimental Design
Rimma Levina, PhD, University of California, San Diego
Mouse Magic: Using CRISPR to Cut Colony Size
Michael McClure, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Multi-tissue Crosstalk for Orthopaedic Medicine
Monday, March 30
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Ballroom CD
Organizers: Meniscus Research Section, Su Chin Heo, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Jenny Robinson, PhD, University of Washington
Despite decades of research, variability in meniscus research methodologies continues to hinder scientific reproducibility, comparative analysis, and ultimately, clinical translation. As the field of meniscus repair and regeneration advances, there is a growing need to harmonize preclinical testing standards across in vitro and in vivo models, structural and mechanical evaluation tools, and biological assays. Researchers, clinicians, and industry stakeholders alike recognize the lack of consensus on how to rigorously and reproducibly test meniscus-targeted therapies and biomaterials. This interdisciplinary workshop will convene global experts to review current practices, share novel approaches, and initiate discussions toward standardizing testing platforms and reporting formats. With three foundational areas including model systems, structural-mechanical evaluations, and biological assays, this session will promote crosstalk and collaboration that could catalyze consensus-building within the community.
Session – Biological Analyses and Cell-Based Assays
Chathuraka Jayasuriya, PhD, Brown University and Amy McNulty, PhD, Duke University
Considerations for Characterization and Phenotypic Maintenance of Meniscus Cells for Translation
Session – Structural and Mechanical Analyses
Petri Tanska, PhD, University of Eastern Finland and Francesco Travascio, PhD, University of Miami
Understanding Structure and Mechanics of the Meniscus: An Open Conversation on Standardization of Computational and Experimental Methods
Session – In Vitro and In Vivo Preclinical Models
Lawrence Bonassar, PhD, Cornell University
Controlling Form, Structure, and Function in Engineered Meniscus Tissues
Robert Mauck, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Preclinical Meniscus Repair Models: Choices and Challenges
Panel Discussion
Monday, March 30
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
E220 A-C
Organizers: Kyle Allen, PhD, University of Florida, Alejandro Almarza, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Dmitriy Sheyn, PhD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dino Samartzis, DSc, Rush University
Chronic musculoskeletal pain, including that affecting the intervertebral disc (IVD), temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and knee, poses a significant public health burden. Yet, a critical gap remains between mechanistic discoveries and the development of effective diagnostics and therapeutics. A major barrier is the limited understanding of how specific neural subtypes are distributed throughout joint tissues and how these patterns shift with age, injury, and disease. This workshop seeks to address these challenges by showcasing cutting-edge technologies in tissue optical clearing and 3D imaging that enable detailed visualization and characterization of joint innervation in mouse, rat, and human specimens. Additionally, the workshop will highlight standardized large animal models, translational metrics, micro-physiological systems using human stem cells and organoids and harmonized outcome measures to enhance reproducibility and relevance across basic and clinical research domains. Designed as an interactive learning opportunity, the workshop will empower osteoarthritis and pain researchers, as well as clinicians, to integrate emerging tools and concepts into their study of joint pain mechanisms and therapeutic development.
Speakers:
Dino Samartzis, DSc, PhD, Rush University
Intro to Pain and Spine Research
Dmitriy Sheyn, PhD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Pain Outcomes in Discogenic Pain
Candace Floyd, PhD, Emory University
Large Animal Models for Neuroinflammation and Central Sensitization in MSK Pain
Alejandro Almarza, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Imaging of Innervation in 3D of the rat knee and TMJ
Hai Yao, PhD, Clemson University
Multiscale and Multimodal Joint Mapping: Bridging Structure, Function, and Pain
Kyle Allen, PhD, University of Florida
Linking Biological Outcomes to Pain Outcomes
Hang Lin, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Micro-Physiological Systems to Study MSK Pain Ex Vivo
