Saturday, March 28
Saturday, March 28
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Start the meeting energized at the Opening Session, featuring welcome remarks from Board President Suzanne Maher, PhD, an introduction to this year’s Guest Nation and Clinical Society, and inspiring talks from this years Keynote Speakers.
Presidential AddressSuzanne Maher, PhD, ORS Board President
HSS Research Institute
Guest Nation
Italy
Guest Clinical Society
Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS)
Presidential Keynote Speaker
Ronan Tynan, PhD
Dr. Ronan Tynan is an internationally acclaimed Irish tenor whose powerful voice and inspiring life story have captivated audiences around the world. Born in Dublin and raised in County Kilkenny, Ireland, Dr. Tynan first achieved recognition as a Paralympic athlete, earning multiple gold medals before later becoming a physician specializing in orthopedic care. His remarkable journey eventually led him to the stage, where his rich, heartfelt performances—from classical repertoire to beloved Irish songs—have made him a favorite in concert halls, national ceremonies, and major sporting events. With his unique blend of vocal excellence, warmth, and resilience, Dr. Tynan continues to uplift and move listeners everywhere.
Award Recipients Recognized During This Session
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Farshid Guilak Outstanding Achievement in Mentoring Award
Deepak Vashishth, PhD
Arthur Steindler, MD Award
Walter Herzog, PhD
Sunday, March 29
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Wayne A.I. Fredrick
Dr. Frederick is a distinguished physician, surgeon, educator, and academic leader whose career seamlessly bridges medicine, business, and higher education. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, he came to the U.S. to attend Howard University at just 16 — and remarkably earned both his B.S. and M.D. by the age of 22.
Over decades, Dr. Frederick has built a formidable record: after completing surgical oncology training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, he practiced as a cancer surgeon, directed cancer-center work, and taught medical students and surgical residents.
In roles ranging from provost to provost over health sciences, and ultimately as the 17th president of Howard University (2014–2023), he led sweeping institutional reforms — expanding academic offerings, strengthening fiscal stability, boosting enrollment and graduation rates, and helping the university achieve “Research One” status. More recently, he has expanded his impact as interim CEO of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy arm, working to improve cancer outcomes and reduce disparities in care.
Today Dr. Frederick remains committed to patient care, academic mentorship, and public health — a rare leader whose life work spans healing, education, institutional leadership, and advocacy.
Award Recipients Recognized During This Session
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Adele L. Boskey, PhD Award
Kyle D. Allen, PhD
William H. Harris, MD Award
Huizhou Yang, PhD
Marshall R. Urist, MD Award
Pamela Robey, PhD
Collaborative Exchange Grant
Jillian E. Beveridge, PhD
Christopher S. Fry, PhD
Benedikt L. Proffen, MD
Women’s Leadership Forum Award
Lisbet Haglund, PhD
Bethel/ORS Fellowship Grant
Junior Faculty
Kristine Godziuk, PhD
Risk Factors for Poor Muscle Health in Older Women Using GLP-1 RA Medications for Weight Loss in Osteoarthritis Management
Peter Mittwede, MD, PhD
Bacterial Load Reduction Techniques in Contaminated Open Fracture and Early Implant-Related Infection Models
Postdoc/Resident
Madhu Baghel, PhD
Novel miRNA 2 is a Potential Therapeutic Candidate to Target Early-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis
Mark (Min Kyu) Kim, PhD
Uncoupling the Disc-Macrophage Crosstalk in Aging and Degeneration of the Intervertebral Disc
Shirley (Nina) Tang, PhD
Generational and Environmental Epigenetic Accumulation in Obesity and Osteoarthritis
ON/ORS Orthoregeneration Award
Lindsey Lammlin, PhD
Blocking Acute Neutrophil Recruitment with Poly Salicylic Acid Particles Mitigates Pain and Inflammation in PTOA
ON/ORS Education Grants
Allison Robinson
Frederick Mun, PhD
Riccardo Garibaldi
Lindsey Lammlin, PhD
Vincent Sise, PhD
Min Gyu Kyung, MD, PhD
Maria del Mar Prado, PhD
Sophie Orr, PhD
Masa Najjar
Darina Yusupova
RJOS/ORS Young Female Investigator Award
Giselle Kaneda, PhD Candidate
Stryker/ORS Women’s Research Fellowship
Shirley (Nina) Tang, PhD
Identifying Epigenetic Factors Regulating the Rising Obesity and Osteoarthritis Epidemic
Monday, March 30
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Award Recipients Recognized During This Session
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AAOS Orthopaedic Research Excellence Awards (OREA) to be announced.
OREF/ORS Distinguished Investigator Award
Rocky Tuan, PhD
OREF/ORS Travel Grants in Research Translation
Kyle Martin, MD, PhD
One-year Mortality Following Hip Fracture Surgery: Development And External Validation Of A Clinical Prediction Tool
Yoshinao Koike, MD, PhD
Polygenic Risk Score For Prediction Of Ossification Of The Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Christopher Collier, MD
Metastatic Bone Disease Is Associated With Muscle Loss And Reduced Survival In Kidney Cancer
Rodolfo de la Vega, MD, PhD
Early Cellular Responses In Male And Female Rats To Bmp-2 CmRNA Delivered Into Critical Size Femoral Defect
Lynn Pezzanite, DVM, PhD
Allogeneic Platelet And Plasma-derived Therapeutic C-1101 To Treat Chronic Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Tien-Ching Lee, MD, PhD
Impact Of Different Statin Potencies On Bone Health In Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3-5
Olivia Rice, PhD
Feasibility And Reliability Of A Semi-automated Workflow For Measuring Neck-shaft Angle And Tip-apex Distance On Hip Radiographs
Tuesday, March 31
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Wrap up ORS 2026 by joining us for the Closing Session, a must-attend event featuring the Incoming Presidential Address, a thought-provoking debate, and the presentation of the New Investigator Recognition Awards (NIRA) and Research Section Awards. Celebrate scientific excellence, recognize emerging leaders, and look ahead to the future of orthopaedic research.
Incoming ORS Board President
Hicham Drissi, PhD
Emory University
ORS Debate
CRISPR Technology will Revolutionize Future Therapeutic Musculoskeletal Prevention and Treatment Strategies?
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Moderator
Jenna Galloway, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital
For the Motion
Farshid Guilak, PhD
Washington University in St. Louis
Against the Motion
Christopher Evans, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Award Recipients Recognized During This Session
New Investigator Recognition Awards (NIRA) to be determined.
Research Section Awards to be determined.
