Below you will find a full list of ORS webinars from 2021 to the present, including detailed descriptions, speaker information, and organizing groups. To find and watch a recording, click the link below and search by category and year.
The session recordings are available at no cost to ORS members. The non-member fee to view is $35 (USD).
Webinars are listed by organizing group and displayed in reverse chronological order.
ORS Research Sections
Union, Illusion, or Misconclusion? Establishing Best Practices for Assessing Preclinical Bone Repair
Recorded June 3, 2026
This interactive webinar invites bone repair researchers at all career stages, including trainees, postdoctoral fellows, early‑career investigators, and established faculty working with preclinical bone injury models, to join our discussion on how bone healing is defined and assessed in preclinical models. It is important to recognize the cross‑career networking and knowledge exchange, with the goal of initiating the development of published best‑practice guidelines for evaluating bone regeneration across a range of injury models. By sharing methods, adapting approaches to different constraints, and reflecting on lessons learned, we can all work toward improving rigor, transparency, and standardization across laboratories.
Speaker/Organizer and Their Topic:
Sara McBride-Gagyi, PhD
Assistant Professor
College of Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
The Ohio State University
Discussion Topic: Xray
Speakers and Their Topics:
Michael Hast, PhD
Associate Professor
Departments of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering
University of Delaware
Discussion Topic: Mechanical Testing
Thaqif El Khassawna, Dr. rer. nat.
Professor
Experimental Trauma Surgery and Regenerative Medicine
Justus Liebig University of Giessen
Discussion Topic: Histology
Irene Yang, BEng, BMedSci, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering
University of Western Ontario
Discussion Topic: MicroCT
Organized by the ORS International Section of Fracture Repair
Recorded June 25, 2025
The ORS International Section of Fracture Repair (ISFR) is pleased to present its 3-Minute Research Pitch Competition. Students, post-graduates, and early career members will have three minutes to present their work using one slide about what they are working on and why it is important to the field of research of bone biology, bone regeneration, fracture repair, trauma, or related fields. The winner will be featured by the ISFR Communication Committee and will win up to $500 in prizes. Join us for these exciting presentations.
Speakers and Their Topics:
Tony Baldini
UC Davis Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
California Northstate University College of Medicine
Intrinsically Disordered Peptides (P2) and Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) Simultaneously Promote Bone Regeneration and Modulate Inflammation
Feiyang Chen, PhD
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Smart, Bacteria-Triggered Antibiotic-Releasing Implant Coating for Post-Traumatic Bone Fractures
Jacob Kodra
Medical College of Wisconsin
Salter Harris III and IV Medial Malleolus Fractures in Children < 10: Is This a Fracture of Necessity?
Leyi Chen
Washington University in St. Louis
How Can We Heal Nonunion Fractures?
Elnaz Enderami
Department of Regenerative Musculoskeletal Medicine
Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Muenster, Germany
3D Spheroid Culture of Chondrocytes to Study the Interaction of Cells at the Chondro-Osseous Border of Enchondral Ossification
Aboubacar Wague
University of California, San Francisco
Investigating the Antibacterial Properties of Fibroadipogenic Progenitors and Their Role in Infection Control
Brandon Gettleman, MD
University of California, Los Angeles
Surgical Stress and Physiologic Reserve: A Novel Approach to Femur Fractures
Zachary Koroneos
Pennsylvania State University
Finite Element Modeling of Metastatic Femurs with Prophylactic Intramedullary Nail Fixation
Aleyna La Croix
Dartmouth College
Shocking Revelations in Cryogelation: Sparking Musculoskeletal Regeneration
Organized by the ORS International Section of Fracture Repair Education Committee
Recorded June 26, 2024
Our goal is to provide an avenue for ORS Student, Post-Graduate, and Early Career members working in the field bone regeneration, fracture repair, trauma or related to present the significance of their research in a compelling pitch to a panel of judges. This is an important communication skill and excellent way for scientists to relay our field’s research to the fellow research community and public.
Speakers:
Mingjian Huang
Postdoctoral Scholar, Duke University
Peter Bertone
PhD Candidate & Fellow, Dartmouth
Christina Capobianco
PhD Candidate, University of Michigan
Sreejith Panicker
Graduate Student, Washington University in St. Louis
Erin McGlinch
Ph.D. Candidate, Mayo Clinic
Daniel (Dane) Lind
Research Assistant, Steadman Philippon Institute
Organizers by the ORS ISFR Education Committee:
Lead by Chair, Caitlyn Collins, PhD
Recorded June 21, 2023
Formerly known as the ORS ISFR Young Investigator 3-Minute Thesis Competition, ORS Student, Post-Graduate, and Early Career members working in the field of bone regeneration, fracture repair, trauma, or related areas were challenged to present the significance of their research in a compelling pitch to a panel of judges. This is an important communication skill and an excellent way for scientists to relay our field’s research to the fellow research community and the public.
Speakers:
Rayan Ben Letaifa
McGill University
Christina Capobianco
University of Michigan
Alexandra Ciuciu
Thomas Jefferson University
Mingjian Huang
Duke University
Koji Ishakawa
Duke University
Jacob Moore
Hospital for Special Surgery
Madhura Nijsure
University of Pennsylvania
Organized by the ORS International Section of Fracture Repair
Recorded November 2, 2022
Objectives:
- Differences and similarities in fracture healing between diaphyseal and metaphyseal bone
- Why are metaphyseal models needed?
- Examples of successful metaphyseal fracture healing models in sheep, mice and rats
Speakers:
Volker Alt MD, MBA, PhD
Director and Chairman
Department of Trauma Surgery
University Hospital Regensburg, Germany
Melanie Haffner-Luntzer MD, PhD
Head, Bone Regeneration Laboratory
Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics
Trauma Research Center Ulm
Organized by the ORS International Section of Fracture Repair and the ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Uma Sankar PhD, Aimee Colbath VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA, and Annette McCoy DVM, PhD, DACVS
Recorded September 28, 2022
This session will present the latest understanding of atypical femoral fracture management, including pathological mechanisms, surgical strategies, and future research directions. Atypical femoral fractures provide us with a continual challenge in orthopedics. These fractures have both mechanical and biological issues which until recently were poorly recognized, yet complications remain common.
Objective(s):
- Gain an updated understanding of the mechanism of action and medical management of atypical femoral fractures
- Recognize the surgical challenges in primary fixation
- Consider the reconstructive options in failure of fixation
- Appreciate the future directions for research opportunities
Speakers:
Alex Trompeter MD
St George’s University Hospital (London)
Jason Lowe MD, FACS, FAOA
Associate Professor
University of Arizona
Matt Graves MD, MS
Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
University of Mississippi Medical Center Program
Meghan Moran PhD
Associate Professor
Rush University Medical Center
Chelsea Bahney, PhD
Principal Investigator and Program Director
Bone Repair and Skeletal Engineering
The Steadman Clinic & Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Matthew Silva, PhD
Washington University School of Medicine
Louis Cheung, PhD
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Organized by ORS International Fracture Repair Section and Orthopaedic Trauma Association:
Meghan Moran, PhD
Assistant Professor
Rush University Medical Center
Chelsea Bahney, PhD
Principal Investigator and Program Director/
Bone Repair and Skeletal Engineering
The Steadman Clinic & Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Recorded August 31, 2022
Objective:
To guide the audience through the process of MedTech Innovation from Unmet Clinical Need in Orthopaedics to Solutions and show participants innovative brainstorming and team science techniques.
Moderators:
Woojin Han, PhD
Mt. Sinai Icahn
Evan Goldberg, PhD
Global Center for Medical Innovation
Speakers:
MedTech Innovation: Why You Start with an Unmet Need
Emily Blum, MD
Review of the ‘Unmet Needs in Orthopaedic Trauma’ Workshop at the ORS 2022 Annual Meeting
Chelsea Bahney, PhD
Moving from Unmet Clinical Need to Commercially Viable Solution: Techniques in Brainstorming
John Tipton, GCMI (Global Center for Medical Innovation)
Team Science: Value of a Diverse Team
Girish Pattappa, PhD
Organized by the ORS International Fracture Repair Section and ORS Innovation Committee
Chelsea Bahney, PhD
Principal Investigator and Program Director
Bone Repair and Skeletal Engineering
The Steadman Clinic & Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Lara Silverman, PhD
Principal Consultant
LIS BioConsulting LLC
Recorded on April 21, 2022
Participants will have three minutes to present their work using one slide about what they are working on and why it is important to the field of research of bone regeneration, fracture repair, trauma or related. Following each three-minute presentation, two minutes are allowed for one question from the audience or judges.
Organized by ORS International Fracture Repair Section
Speakers:
Katie Hixon, BS, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dartmouth College
Meghan Moran, PhD
Assistant Professor
Rush University Medical Center
Melanie Haffner-Luntzer, PhD
Assistant Professor
Ulm University
Recorded on October 8, 2025
As part of our continued efforts to advance the global science of meniscus research, the ORS Meniscus Research Section launches the next installment of our webinar series focusing on clinical standards in meniscus repair in the USA and Japan. This session brings leading clinicians from both countries to compare treatment approaches, share best practices, and foster collaboration. Creating a platform for dialogue across borders strengthens global connections and inspires new directions in clinical care and research for the meniscus community.
Speakers and Their Talk Titles:
Scott Rodeo, MD
Co-Chief Emeritus, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service
Vice Chair of Orthopaedic Research
Co-Director, Orthopaedic Soft Tissue Research Program
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Hospital for Special Surgery
Head Team Physician, New York Giants Football
Hospital for Special Surgery New York
Biologic Augmentation to Improve Meniscus Healing
Hideyuki Koga, MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Institute of Science Tokyo Japan
Surgical Treatment Strategies for Degenerated Meniscus
Organizers:
Jay Trivedi, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
Rhode Island Hospital
Brown University
Su Chin Heo, PhD
Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Pennsylvania
Francesco Travascio, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of Miami
Organized by the ORS Meniscus Research Section
Recorded on April 16, 2025
In our continued efforts to expand the science of meniscus research globally, we are planning several events for the upcoming year. Our series begins with a focus on the biology of the meniscus and highlights the recent advances in meniscus research. This webinar provides a platform for trainees and early career researchers to present to peers in the field and the meniscus community worldwide as well as help to expand their scope of establishing new collaborations on the path forward in their careers. Additionally, the audience will gain insight on the groundbreaking research of these extraordinary researchers.
Speakers and Talk Titles:
Maxwell Chen
Brown University
The Investigation of Cartilage Progenitor-Derived Extracellular Vesicles and their Role in Meniscal Healing Pathways
Catherine Wang
University of Pennsylvania
Targeting Epigenetics and Cellular Crosstalk to Enhance Meniscus Regeneration
Adi Pucha
Emory University
Microenvironmental Composition Guides Precise Matrix Deposition for Meniscus Tissue Engineering
Allison Robinson
Duke University
Blood-Mediated Effects on Meniscus Tissue Repair and PTOA Development
John Bradford
University of Washington
In Vitro Modeling of the Non-Degenerative Human Discoid Meniscus
Organized by ORS Meniscus Section:
Jay Trivedi, PhD
Research Scientist/Instructor
Department of Orthopaedics
Rhode Island Hospital
Brown University
Su Chin Heo, PhD
Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Pennsylvania
Recorded September 25, 2024
This webinar features three speakers covering temporomandibular joint disc, intervertebral disc, and enthesis as they relate to properties of fibrocartilages and how they compare to the knee meniscus.
Speakers:
Chang H. Lee, PhD
Associate Professor
Columbia University
Megan Killian, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Michigan
Devina Purmessur (Walter), PhD
Associate Professor
The Ohio State University
Organized by the ORS Meniscus Section:
Alejandro Almarza, PhD
Professor
Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences and Bioengineering
Center for Craniofacial Regeneration
McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Jenny Robinson, PhD
Assistant Professor, University of Washington
Endowed Chair in Women’s Sports Medicine and Lifetime Fitness
Departments of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Mechanical Engineering
Core Faculty, Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
Faculty Member, Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute (MolES)
UW Medicine Research at South Lake Union, N415
Jay Patel, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
Emory University School of Medicine
Recorded May 29, 2024
The objective of this session is to provide a platform for trainees in the ORS Meniscus Section to present their discoveries, receive feedback on their work, and to engage the community in scientific discussion about the recent development in the field.
Speakers and Talk Titles:
Jonas Schwer, PhD Student
Ulm University
The Biomechanical Properties of Human Menisci as a Basis for Future Replacement Designs: A Systematic Review
Gabi Schwartz, PhD Student
University of Miami
An Inverse Finite Element Analysis Approach to Model Meniscus Tensile Behavior
Carlos Urrea De La Puerta, PhD Student
Cornell University
Engineering the Meniscus to Bone Transition
Organized by the ORS Meniscus Section:
Dr. Rebecca Irwin, PhD
Cornell University
ORS Meniscus Section Education Chair
Dr. Francesco Travascio, PhD
University of Miami
ORS Meniscus Section Member-at-Large
Dr. Jay Patel, PhD
Emory University
ORS Meniscus Section Chair
Recorded by September 27, 2023
To provide a platform for trainees, early career, and established researchers to present their discoveries and to engage the community in scientific discussion about the recent development in the field.
Speakers and Talk Titles:
Luisa de Roy
Ulm University, Germany
Hyaluronic Acid Has No Effect on the In Vitro Tribomechanics of Degenerated Knee Joint Tissues
Dr. Jade He
Stanford University, USA
MRI Detectable Bone Shape Associates with Patient Symptoms in Preosteoarthritis
Dr. José Leonardo Rocha de Faria
University of São Paulo – Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
Continuous Vertical Inside-Out Versus Traditional Vertical Inside-Out Meniscal Repair: A Biomechanical Comparison
Dr. Howard Hillstrom
Hospital for Special Surgery, USA
Plantar Loading of Asymptomatic Healthy Individuals with First Ray Hypermobility During Gait
Dr. Shangping Wang
Clemson University, USA
Impact Of Post-Mortem Time and Temperature on Biomaterial Properties of Human Peroneus Longus Tendons
Organized by the ORS Meniscus Section:
Jay Trivedi, PhD, Rebecca Irwin, PhD, and Francesco Travascio, PhD
Recorded December 7, 2022
The objective of this mini-symposia is to provide a platform to our trainees (B.S., M.S., Ph.D. and post-doc) to showcase their research to the community.
Speakers:
Luisa De-Roy
University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
The In-Vitro Test Condition Influence the Biomechanical Properties of Degenerated Lateral Menisci
Chirayu M. Patel
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Spaceflight and Reduced Weight-Bearing on Earth Damages Menisci
Austin Goulding
Virginia Commonwealth University
Aged Human Meniscal Cells Produce Hierarchical Collagen Fibers Similar to Neonatal Cells In Vitro
Organized by the ORS Meniscus Section:
Raghunatha Yammani, PhD and Francesco Travascio, PhD
Recorded September 29, 2022
The objective of this virtual session is to discuss sex and race disparities in the musculoskeletal field, and how they may affect meniscus health. In particular, we will hear from three speakers that are experts in assessing these disparities in the development, injury, and treatment of musculoskeletal tissue. Overall, this session will give the audience knowledge and considerations for how sex and race disparities are important and can be studied in the meniscus field.
Speakers:
Monica Maly, PhD
University of Waterloo
Keith Baar, PhD
University of California, Davis
Paula Hernandez, PhD
UT Southwestern
Organized by the ORS Meniscus Section:
Jennifer Robinson, PhD
University of Kansas
Jay Patel, PhD
Emory University
Recorded May 12, 2022
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss advances on the mechanics and the biology of meniscal tissues and tissue engineered scaffolds
- Discuss aspects of meniscal mechanobiology and their relevance to the phenomena of tissue inflammation
- Further the knowledge on structure and composition of the meniscal tissue
Speakers:
Removal of GAGs Improves Mechanical Properties and Resistance to Failure in Tissue Engineered Meniscal Enthesis
Serafina Lopez
Cornell University
Cyclic Tensile Stretch Offsets Inflammatory Effects of IL-1α for Both Inner and Outer Zone Porcine Meniscus Cells
Rebecca Irwin, PhD
Cornell University
Comprehensive Volumetric Analysis of Matrix Structure and Composition in Knee Meniscus
Hun-Jin Jeong, PhD
Columbia University
Organized by the ORS Meniscus Section:
Francesco Travascio PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of Miami
Raghunatha Yammani, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Molecular Medicine
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Recorded December 15, 2021
Learning Objective:
The purpose of this session is to give multiple perspectives on the management of meniscal injuries, with two conservative and two surgical perspectives. This session will target all levels of members interested in meniscus research.
Speakers:
Clare Safran-Norton
Conservative Management (Physical Therapy)
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Elizaveta Kon
Conservative Management (Orthobiologics)
Humanitas University
Thomas DeBerardino
Surgical Management (Repair)
Baylor College of Medicine
Andrew Amis
Surgical Management (Replacement)
Imperial College London
Organized by the ORS Meniscus Section
Jay Patel, PhD
Emory University
Donna Pacicca, MD
Children’s Mercy Kansas City
Recorded August 11, 2021
Learning Objectives:
- To provide students/trainees/residents an opportunity to present their work to meniscus
researchers. - Provide information about the most up to date research endeavors on the topics of mechanics, cell signaling, and tissue engineering to the meniscus community.
- Provide constructive feedback to these junior scientists that will help to increase the impact of their work in the meniscus research field.
- To provide a sense of community for these junior scientists that will encourage future participation and involvement with the ORS Meniscus section.
Speakers:
Comparison Of Meniscal T2* Metrics In Elite Basketball Players And Swimmers
Erin Argentieri, BS
Hospital for Special Surgery
Blood Induces Catabolism Of Meniscus Tissue
Kevin Betsch, BS
Duke University
Maneuvering Through The Cell Traffic: Dividing The Merging Lanes Of Chemotaxis And Catabolism By Untangling Signaling Pathways Involved In Cell-Based Meniscus Healing
Jay Trivedi, PhD
Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University
Ovine Knee Kinematics And Contact Pressures Measured In A Gait Simulator For Meniscus Replacement Evaluation
Maria Kristina Bartolo, MS
Imperial College London
Organized by ORS Meniscus Section:
Matthew Koff, PhD
Meniscus Section Chair Elect
Hospital for Special Surgery
Chathuraka Jayasuriya, PhD
Meniscus Section Research Chair
Brown University
Recorded October 1, 2025
The ORS Orthopaedic Implants Research Section brings you this webinar covering the fundamentals of orthopaedic implant infection. Our goal is for attendees to leave with an understanding of the challenges that infection plays in the implant space as well as the science that governs these challenges. This webinar sets the stage for our in-person workshop at the ORS 2026 Annual Meeting that will focus more on applications of mitigating risk, diagnosis, and treatment of infection.
Speakers:
Lauren Priddy, PhD
Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering Program
Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Mississippi State University
Amber Jennings, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Memphis
Organizers:
Josh Roth, PhD
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nikita Iyer
Medical Student
Temple University
Organized by the ORS Orthopaedic Implants Research Section
Recorded April 2, 2025
Join us for an immersive hour-long session designed to empower early career ORS members with invaluable insights into the world of joint arthroplasty. We will dive into the form and function of ankle and elbow arthroplasties, including surgical techniques, basic reconstructive concepts, implant mechanics, and contemporary surgical challenges. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and better understand the problem-solving strategies that are being used to improve ankle and elbow implant function.
Webinar attendees will be encouraged to engage directly with our experts during this interactive “Ask Me Anything” session. This is your chance to ask questions related to your interests, and benefit from the firsthand experiences and wisdom of our esteemed colleagues. We aim to provide interactive opportunities to better understand contemporary orthopaedic surgical interventions.
Speakers:
Xavier Simcock, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Assistant Professor
Rush University Medical Center
Dr. Xavier Simcock is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist practicing at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Dr. Xavier Simcock graduated from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and graduated AOA and received the New York Orthopedic Hospital Award. He completed the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency program and graduated with awards in Resident Excellence Award For Teaching and Mentorship, and the William H. Thomas Award—an award for excellence in orthopedics. He was also selected by the AOA as an Emerging Leader. Dr. Simcock is one of the first five physicians in the country sponsored by the ASSH to complete training in shoulder to fingertip surgery which involved completing two specialty fellowships; The first in hand and microsurgery, and the second in shoulder surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Dr. Simcock has completed book chapters on upper extremity fracture fixation and reconstruction in the shoulder and elbow. He has published scientific articles on subjects throughout the upper extremity involving both adults and adolescent patients. He has also been featured In clinical teaching videos for the New England Journal of Medicine and American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Jensen Henry, MD
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
Weill Cornell Medical College
Dr. Jensen Henry is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery. She is also an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Henry co-founded the HSS Total Ankle Replacement Registry and is a member of the HSS Total Ankle Replacement Center. She graduated summa cum laude from Miami University, where she was a varsity swimmer, and obtained her MD from New York University (NYU). Dr. Henry completed both orthopaedic surgery residency and foot & ankle fellowship at HSS.
Organizers by the ORS Orthopaedic Implants Research Section:
Michael Hast, PhD
Associate Professor
Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
University of Delaware
Aarti Shenoy, PhD
Instructor of Applied Biomechanics
Department of Biomechanics
Hospital for Special Surgery
Recorded July 17, 2024
Join us for an immersive hour-long session designed to empower young ORS members with invaluable insights into the world of joint arthroplasty. In this second annual virtual symposium session, we will dive into the intricacies of total knee arthroplasty, including surgical techniques, basic reconstructive concepts, implant mechanics, and contemporary surgical challenges.
Throughout the session, you will hear perspectives from clinicians, scientists, and industry representatives, providing a broad overview of knee arthroplasty. From the foundations to the latest advancements, the speakers will navigate controversies in the field, offering a roadmap to success in these procedures. Furthermore, our speakers will delve into the challenges encountered during joint arthroplasty, addressing complications, nuances, and potential pitfalls. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and better understand the problem-solving strategies that are being used to improve knee implant function.
Audience members will be encouraged to engage directly with our experts during this interactive “Ask Me Anything” session. This is your chance to ask questions related to your interests and benefit from the firsthand experiences and wisdom of our esteemed colleagues. Join us for a dynamic virtual symposium session that provides interactive opportunities to better understand contemporary orthopaedic surgical interventions. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to elevate your understanding of joint arthroplasty.
Speakers:
Christina D’Anjou
Stryker Orthopaedics
Christina is a Director of Knee Product Development at Stryker. She is a 16-year veteran of the company and has developed new orthopaedic products in primary and revision knee replacements, as well as orthopaedic oncology and patient specific solutions throughout her career. She and her team are currently focused on the design and development of knee implants and instruments, as well as identifying future opportunities in knee replacement surgery.
Jacob Elkins, MD, PhD
University of Iowa
Dr. Elkins is a fellowship-trained and board-certified adult hip and knee reconstruction surgeon who specializes in complex primary and revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee. He holds the title of Assistant Professor in Orthopaedics as well as Biomedical Engineering at the University of Iowa. He is Co-Director of the Iowa Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory and is the current Iowa Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship Director. He specializes in the surgical and non-surgical management of severe hip and knee joint conditions in the morbidly obese/bariatric population and conducts extensive research on this topic. His research team is currently managing over 50 active clinical research projects, several randomized controlled trials, and numerous basic science and translational research projects related to hip and knee joint degeneration and joint replacement.
Josh Roth, PhD
University of Wisconsin
Dr. Roth is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The mission of his research group, the Biomechanical Advances in Medicine (BAM) Lab, is to enhance personalized treatments of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. To fulfill their mission, he and his group develop and apply translational technologies to measure joint and tissue biomechanics to enhance planning, execution, and evaluation in the clinical environment. He and his group are currently focused on understanding how joint and tissue biomechanics change with osteoarthritis progression to improve treatment options like knee arthroplasty.
Organized by the ORS Orthopaedic Implants Section:
Alexander Christ, MD
Orthopaedic Oncologist
UCLA and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Section Chair, ORS Orthopaedic Implants Section
Michael Hast, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania
Section Secretary, ORS Orthopaedic Implants Section
Recorded October 18, 2023
Join us for an immersive hour-long session that kickstarts our new series of virtual sessions, designed to empower young ORS members with invaluable insights into the world of joint arthroplasty. In this inaugural session, we will dive into the intricacies of hip and shoulder arthroplasty, including surgical techniques, basic reconstructive concepts, implant mechanics, and contemporary surgical challenges.
Throughout the session, two experienced surgeons will take center stage, providing a comprehensive overview of the surgical techniques employed in hip and shoulder arthroplasty. From the foundations to the latest advancements, they will navigate controversies in the field, offering a roadmap to success in these procedures.
Furthermore, our clinicians will delve into the challenges encountered during joint arthroplasty, addressing complications, nuances, and potential pitfalls. Gain valuable knowledge and better understand the problem solving strategies employed by clinicians today.
But the excitement doesn’t end there! Engage directly with our experts during the interactive “Ask Me Anything” session. This is your chance to ask questions related to your interests, and benefit from the firsthand experiences and wisdom of our esteemed surgeons.
Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to elevate your understanding of joint arthroplasty. Join us for a dynamic virtual symposium session that sets the stage for an interactive new series dedicated to understanding contemporary orthopaedic surgical interventions.
Organized by the ORS Orthopaedic Implants Section:
Michael Hast, PhD and Alexander Christ, MD
Speakers:
Dr. Elizabeth Gausden, MD, MPH
Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Dr. Andrew Jensen, MD MBE
Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA Orthopaedic Surgery
Recorded January 4, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) has an increasing presence in the research and clinical practice of orthopaedics, with applications ranging from image processing to prediction of patient outcomes. As more basic and clinical researchers, and industry professionals utilize these types of models, it is important that the general research community understand the common AI/ML techniques and the common applications in orthopaedics, including the strengths and limitations of the results. The overall goals of this session include 1) gaining an understanding on general AI/ML algorithms being employed, 2) identifying the appropriate AI/ML techniques to implement based on the given research question, and 3) understanding the data requirements and interpretation of AI/ML algorithm results. Invited experts will discuss the use of AI/ML across the different subfield in orthopaedics, including applications in image processing, patient outcomes, motion analysis predictions, and probabilistic modeling.
Organized by ORS Orthopaedic Implants Section:
Jonathan A. Gustafson, PhD, Cheryl Liu, PhD, and Joshua Roth, PhD
Speakers:
Jean Chaoui, PhD
VP of Clinical Applications and Solutions
Stryker
Andrew Jensen
PhD Candidate
University of Florida
Eni Halilaj, PhD
Assistant Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Beatriz Paniagua, PhD
Assistant Director of Medical Computing
Jared Vicory, PhD
Staff R&D Engineer
Kitware
Computational Modeling and Simulation to Support Implant Design and Evaluation and Clinical Decision Making – Practical Considerations on Model Credibility
Part III: Validation Considerations for Translational Computational Modeling & Simulation Applications
Recorded November 10, 2021
Learning Objectives:
Physics-based computational modeling and simulation (M&S) is a very broadly used approach for evaluating medical devices and supporting innovation in surgical techniques. M&S can enable efficient, systematic, and insightful investigations into the fundamental workings of medical devices. Contemporary training curricula on modeling within orthopaedics, specifically the use of finite element analysis, musculoskeletal modeling, and other mechanistic approaches, are generally focused on execution of modeling to address relevant questions, without appropriate attention to ensuring model credibility. The goal of this series is to train students, post-docs, fellows, young investigators, and industry researchers who are active in translational applications of M&S, or who collaborate with and use models from researchers in that space, on essential elements of defining and achieving model credibility requirements through verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification. This will be achieved through guided hands-on experiential learning facilitated through three virtual sessions through end of 2021 and culminating in a half-day workshop at the 2022 Annual Meeting.
Organized by the ORS Orthopaedic Implants Section:
Dr. Jeffrey E. Bischoff, ORS Implants Section
Research Director, Zimmer Biomet
Dr. Jonathan A. Gustafson, ORS Implants Section
Instructor, Rush University Medical Center
Speakers:
Jean Ouellet, McGill University
Tim Rossman, MS, Mayo Clinic
Jason Halloran, Washington State University
Casey Myers, University of Denver
Payman Afshari, DePuy Synthes
Moderators:
Dr. Cheryl Liu
Senior Principal Engineer
Stryker
Dr. Mark Driscoll
Assistant Professor
McGill University
Computational Modeling and Simulation to Support Implant Design and Evaluation and Clinical Decision Making – Practical Considerations on Model Credibility
Part 2 – Code and Solution Verification Considerations for Translational Computational Modeling & Simulation Applications
Recorded September 22, 2021
Physics-based computational modeling and simulation (M&S) is a very broadly used approach for evaluating medical devices and supporting innovation in surgical techniques. M&S can enable efficient, systematic, and insightful investigations into the fundamental workings of medical devices. Contemporary training curricula on modeling within orthopaedics, specifically the use of finite element analysis, musculoskeletal modeling, and other mechanistic approaches, are generally focused on execution of modeling to address relevant questions, without appropriate attention to ensuring model credibility. The goal of this series is to train students, post-docs, fellows, young investigators, and industry researchers who are active in translational applications of M&S, or who collaborate with and use models from researchers in that space, on essential elements of defining and achieving model credibility requirements through verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification. This will be achieved through guided hands-on experiential learning facilitated through three virtual sessions through the end of 2021 and culminating in a half-day workshop at the 2022 Annual Meeting.
Moderators:
Dr. Ahmet Erdemir
Associate Staff
Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Marc Horner
Senior Principal Engineer
Ansys
Organized by the ORS Orthopaedic Implants Section:
Dr. Jeffrey E. Bischoff, ORS Implants Section
Research Director, Zimmer Biomet
Dr. Jonathan A. Gustafson, ORS Implants Section
Instructor, Rush University Medical Center
Computational Modeling and Simulation to Support Implant Design and Evaluation and Clinical Decision Making – Practical Considerations on Model Credibility
Part One: Defining Translational Applications of Computational Modeling & Simulation in Orthopaedics, Understanding the Need for Model Credibility, and Assessing Model Risk
Recorded June 23, 2021
The goal of this series is to train students, post-docs, fellows, young investigators, and industry researchers who are active in translational applications of M&S, or who collaborate with and use models from researchers in that space, on essential elements of defining and achieving model credibility requirements through verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification. This will be achieved through guided hands-on experiential learning facilitated through three virtual sessions through end of 2021 and culminating in a half-day workshop at the 2022 Annual Meeting.
Moderators:
Dr. Ali Kiapour, Director of Biomechanics Research, Department of Neurosurgery, MGH Neurosurgery, Spine Innovation and Research Laboratory, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Dr. Gregory Lewis, Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania State University
Organized by the ORS Orthopaedic Implants Section:
Dr. Jeffrey E. Bischoff, ORS Implants Section
Research Director, Zimmer Biomet
Dr. Jonathan A. Gustafson, ORS Implants Section
Instructor, Rush University Medical Center
Recorded on November 12, 2025
This webinar will address the challenges of using aging animal models in musculoskeletal research, with the goal of building greater consensus and clarity in the field. We will provide perspectives on knee and spine osteoarthritis, review key literature, discuss how variability in age selection complicates cross-study comparisons, and showcase recent work on senescence and intervertebral disc degeneration. Attendees will learn about the challenges and opportunities that can guide more consistent and impactful study design in preclinical animal models of musculoskeletal research.
Speakers:
Brian Diekman, PhD
Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University
Thurston Arthritis Research Center (UNC)
Makarand V. Risbud, PhD
James J. Maguire Jr. Professor of Spine Research
Director of Orthopaedic Research Division
Thomas Jefferson University
Organizers:
Maria Isabel Menendez Montes, DVM, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University in St Louis
Annette McCoy, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS
Associate Professor, Equine Surgery
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Recorded on September 10, 2025
The ORS Preclinical Models Research Section brings you this webinar aimed at providing an overview of large and small animal models for tendon research. Discussion involves comparing and contrasting existing models in the context of replicating the clinical disease process in both veterinary and human settings and that selecting an animal model relies heavily on specific research questions.
Speakers:
Sushmitha Durgam, BVSc, PhD, DACVS-L
Associate Professor of Equine Surgery
College of Veterinary Medicine
The Ohio State University
Keith Baar, PhD
Professor of Molecular Exercise Physiology
Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Research Section:
Brad Nelson, DVM, PhD, DACVS
Associate Professor of Equine Surgery
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Colorado State University
Bruno Menarim, DVM, MS, PhD
Associate Professor of Musculoskeletal Sciences
Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky
Recorded on June 4, 2025
This webinar presents an overview of animal-free in vitro preclinical systems including but not limited to 3D tissue cultures, organoids, and patient-derived explants. The audience will receive specific methods used in orthopaedic research, such as multi-physiological systems using chip technology to mimic bone, intervertebral disc, or cancer metastases. Through this scientific discussion, we aim to foster a broader adoption of these methodologies, thereby enhancing the rigor and ethical standards of preclinical research.
Speakers:
Elisa Budyn, PhD
CentraleSupélec – École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay
Université Paris-Saclay
Stefaan Verbruggen, BEng, PhD, FHEA
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Research Section
Adrienn Markovics, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Rush University Medical Center
Annemarie Lang, DVM, PhD
Principal Investigator & Assistant Professor
University of Michigan
Recorded on April 9, 2025
This introductory session webinar is aimed at orthopaedic researchers who have little to no experience or are interested in getting started with transgenic mouse models. Monica Sentmanat, PhD, Research and Development lead for the Genome Engineering and Stem Cell Center at Washington University in St Louis, will share her expertise and provide a foundational understanding as well as practice guidance on the do’s and don’ts, common challenges, and key considerations as it relates to transgenic mouse models.
Speaker:
Monica Sentmanat, PhD
R&D Lead
Genome Engineering & Stem Cell Center (GESC@ MGI)
Washington University in St. Louis
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Isabel Menendez, DVM, PhD
Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University in St Louis
Brad Nelson, DVM, PhD, DACVS
Assistant Professor
Clinical Sciences
Colorado State University
Recorded October 2, 2024
This webinar outlines how multiple omics technologies can be combined for a detailed understanding of disease mechanisms and therapeutic responses, and particularities of each technique for integrated study of musculoskeletal conditions. It will focus on several genomic, lipidomic, and proteomic approaches in muscle disease research although concepts approached apply to orthopaedic conditions, in general.
Speaker:
Laszlo Nagy, MD, PhD
Co-Director, Institute for Fundamental Biomedical Research
Associate Director, Center for Metabolic Origins of Disease
Professor, Medicine and Biological Chemistry
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Organized by the Preclinical Models Section:
Annette McCoy, DVM, PhD
Associate Professor, Equine Surgery
Associate Professor, Beckman Institute
Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Bruno C. Menarim, DVM, MS, PhD
Town & Country Farms Assistant Professor of Musculoskeletal Sciences
Gluck Equine Research Center
Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
University of Kentucky
Recorded June 5, 2024
“Pain – An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage.” (Revised IASP definition)
Pain assessment in preclinical animal models is crucial for advancing musculoskeletal research and developing novel therapies. Understanding the mechanisms underlying pain development necessitates reliable pain read-out parameters, while ensuring animal welfare requires monitoring the animal’s affective state. Traditional algesiometric methods, such as von Frey filaments and hot plate assays, offer valuable insights into nociception but may not suffice for routine pain monitoring due to technical complexities and the absence of emotional component evaluation. Pain, in addition to anxiety or distress, reflects a negative affective state, while well-being is associated with positive affective states. Therefore, a holistic approach to pain and welfare assessment should incorporate general clinical evaluation, grimace scoring, observation of spontaneous behaviors, and changes in natural behaviors like nest building and burrowing.
This seminar aims to present a comprehensive methodology for assessing musculoskeletal pain and monitoring animal welfare during experiments. By juxtaposing various assessment methods and approaches, we seek to delineate clear distinctions and elucidate their advantages and limitations. Through the scientific discussion, we intend to foster a broader adoption of these methodologies in both daily research routines and future projects, thereby enhancing the rigor and ethical standards of preclinical research.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the significance of pain assessment in preclinical musculoskeletal research and its role in elucidating underlying mechanisms of pain development and testing novel therapies.
- Identify the essential components of a holistic approach to animal welfare assessment, including the evaluation of affective states such as pain, anxiety, and distress through methods such as general clinical assessment and observation of natural behaviors.
- Evaluate the advantages and limitations of different methodologies for pain assessment and animal welfare monitoring in preclinical research, with the aim of informing research practices and promoting the adoption of comprehensive assessment approaches in future experiments.
Speakers and Talk Titles:
Rachel E. Miller, PhD
Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago Center on Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal Pain Assessment in Rodents
Paulin Jirkof, PhD
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Assessing Affective States in Laboratory Rodents to Promote Animal Welfare
Organized by the Preclinical Models Section:
Annemarie Lang, DVM, PhD
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus and TU Dresden, Germany
ORS Preclinical Models Section
Adrienn Markovics, MD, PhD
Rush University Medical Center
ORS Preclinical Models Section
Recorded May 1, 2024
Dr. Engiles will focus on how to prepare grant proposals to successfully include histopathologic outcomes, considerations when using large animal preclinical orthopedic models, and utility of different histochemical stains within these models.
Speaker:
Julie Engiles, VMD
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Pathology
Julie Engiles is a Professor of Pathology at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine (PennVet). After receiving her VMD from PennVet in 2002, she completed a Surgical Internship (NJ Equine Clinic, 2003), followed by an Anatomic Pathology Residency (PennVet, 2006) with ACVP boards-certification. In 2007, Dr. Engiles was appointed to faculty at PennVet-New Bolton Center as a diagnostic pathologist to provide autopsy and biopsy services for the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS) and large animal teaching hospital. Specializing in orthopedic pathology, Dr. Engiles also provides research-related services that support clinical and pre-clinical translational large animal models of axial and appendicular musculoskeletal diseases, including intervertebral disc disease and scoliosis, degenerative and post-traumatic osteoarthritis, septic arthritis, and laminitis.
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Drew Koch, DVM, PhD and Annette McCoy, DVM, PhD
Recorded November 1, 2023
Tissue and biofluid proteomics has increased in popularity among musculoskeletal researchers, either as a single modality or as part of a multiomics approach to disease. This presentation will provide an overview of available proteomics methods applicable to preclinical animal models as well as the considerations that should be taken into account when designing a proteomics study and analyzing the results. Drawing on her extensive work in the field, the speaker will share results from some of her own studies and present the benefits and pitfalls of the approach.
Speaker:
Mandy Peffers, BSc, MPhil, PhD, BVetMed, FRCVS
Personal Chair in Musculoskeletal Ageing; Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences Research Lead
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
University of Liverpool
Organized by the Preclinical Models Section:
Aimee Colbath, VMD, MS, DACVS
Assistant Professor, Cornell University
PCM Section Chair
Annette McCoy, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS
Associate Professor, University of Illinois
PCM Section Chair-Elect
Recorded October 4, 2023
This talk will cover multiple imaging modalities for collagen and mechanics of collagenous tissues, with emphasis on tendon. Motivated by changes to healthy and diseased collagenous tissues, we will discuss Second Harmonic Generation imaging of collagen, a high-resolution optical imaging modality, which directly images collagen without dye, and provides quantitative 3D descriptions of collagen microstructure. Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses the directional diffusion of water to provide quantitative inferences of the structural barriers that drive diffusion. These techniques provide complimentary data that can be used to identify determinants of tissue quality and how they change in different biological contexts.
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Aimee Colbath, VMD, MS, DACVS
Assistant Professor, Cornell University
PCM Section Chair
Annette McCoy, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS
Associate Professor, University of Illinois
PCM Section Chair-Elect
Speakers:
Amy Wagoner Johnson, PhD
Professor and Anderson Faculty Scholar, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Head, Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Mariana Kersh, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Health Innovation Professor, Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Recorded September 6, 2023
Biologic therapies for treatment of orthopedic disease are an ongoing area of interest for both clinicians and researchers. Preclinical models are a crucial step in bringing new biologics from benchtop to bedside. This presentation will introduce several different small animal models that are available to investigate biologics, highlighting the pros and cons of each as well as the available outcome measures for each model.
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Aimee Colbath, VMD, MS, DACVS
Assistant Professor, Cornell University
PCM Section Chair
Annette McCoy, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS
Associate Professor, University of Illinois
PCM Section Chair-Elect
Speakers:
Kelly Santangelo, DVM, PhD, DACVP; Associate Professor, Colorado State University
Recorded June 7, 2023
Spatial transcriptomics and single-cell sequencing approaches are of growing interest in musculoskeletal disease research. However, technical hurdles have limited the application of these technologies in some model systems. In this session, new advances will be discussed that widen the potential applications of spatial transcriptomics and single-cell sequencing, including the development of species-independent probe sets for spatial transcriptomics, and the use of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues for single-cell sequencing.
Speakers:
Doug Harrison, PhD
Director of the A&S Imaging and Genomics Center
University of Kentucky
Leilani Santos, PhD
Spatial Technology Advisor
10X Genomics
Organized by ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Aimee Colbath, VMD, MS, DACVS
Assistant Professor, Cornell University
PCM Section Chair
Annette McCoy, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS
Associate Professor, University of Illinois
PCM Section Chair-Elect
Recorded May 3, 2023
Speakers:
Megan Michalski, DDS, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Cell Biology
Van Andel Institute
Megan Michalski completed her dual degree DDS/PhD at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and is currently a postdoctoral fellow in lab of Bart Williams at the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work studying Wnt signaling in craniofacial development has earned her a K08 career development award from the NIDCR. For these projects, she has developed several mouse models of disease using various techniques, including i-GONAD. i-GONAD is a gene editing technique that uses CRISPR-Cas9 to modify the DNA of embryos by injecting the gene-editing components directly into the oviduct of the pregnant mouse. This greatly reduces the number of animals needed to generate genetically engineered mouse models and has the potential to be used to develop other model organisms with genetic edits. Dr. Michalski will discuss the i-GONAD method and how it has been used to accelerate her research interests.
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Aimee Colbath, VMD, MS, DACVS
Assistant Professor, Cornell University
PCM Section Chair
Annette McCoy, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS
Associate Professor, University of Illinois
PCM Section Chair-Elect
Recorded April 5, 2023
In this presentation, a novel turkey model, as a bipedal animal, will be introduced for consideration for use in several areas of musculoskeletal research including flexor tendon injury, compartment syndrome, rotator cuff tear, digit/limb transplantation, and spine related research.
Speaker:
Chunfeng Zhao, M.D.
Director, Mayo Biomechanics Core Facility
Director, Orthopedic Biomechanics Research Laboratory
Professor of Orthopedics and Biomedical Engineering
Consultant, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Aimee Colbath, VMD, MS, DACVS
Assistant Professor, Cornell University
PCM Section Chair
Annette McCoy, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS
Associate Professor, University of Illinois
PCM Section Chair-Elect
Recorded November 2, 2022
Objectives:
- Differences and similarities in fracture healing between diaphyseal and metaphyseal bone
- Why are metaphyseal models needed?
- Examples of successful metaphyseal fracture healing models in sheep, mice and rats
Speakers:
Volker Alt MD, MBA, PhD
Director and Chairman
Department of Trauma Surgery
University Hospital Regensburg, Germany
Melanie Haffner-Luntzer MD, PhD
Head, Bone Regeneration Laboratory
Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics
Trauma Research Center Ulm
Organized by the ORS International Section of Fracture Repair and the ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Uma Sankar PhD, Aimee Colbath VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA, and Annette McCoy DVM, PhD, DACVS
Recording October 5, 2022
Learn how experts in rodent and large animal models of Achilles and flexor tendon have developed the model and use it for their research. Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of the models and of each species for investigation of Achilles and flexor tendon disease and repair.
Speakers and Talk Titles:
Alice Huang, PhD
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Columbia University
Murine Model of Achilles Tendon Injury
Lauren Schnabel, PhD
Associate Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery
Department of Clinical Sciences
North Carolina State University
Equine Model of Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Injury
Hani Awad, PhD
Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedic Surgery
Department of Orthopaedics
University of Rochester
Rodent Flexor Tendon Model
Peter Amadio
Professor of Orthopedics and Biomedical Engineering
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Large Animal Flexor Tendon Models
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section and the ORS Tendon Section
Aimee Colbath, VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA
Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Nathaniel Dyment, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Drew Koch, DVM MS DACVS-LA
PhD Candidate/Postdoctoral Fellow
College of Veterinary Medicine
North Carolina State University
Dianne Little, BVSc MSpVM PhD MRCVS DACVS-LA
Associate Professor
Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine,
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Purdue University
Uma Sankar, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Recorded September 7, 2022
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how experts in rodent and large animal models of ACL and rotator cuff have developed the model and use it for their research.
- Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of the models and of each species for investigation of ACL and rotator cuff disease and repair.
Speakers:
Dr. Nathaniel Dyment
Assistant Professor
McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Murine Model to Study ACL Reconstruction
Dr Stephanie Cone
Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
(January 2023: Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware)
Porcine Models of ACL Reconstruction
Dr. Stavros Thomopoulos
Robert E. Carroll and Jane Chace Carroll Laboratories Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Columbia University
Rodent Rotator Cuff Models
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section and ORS Tendon Section:
Aimee Colbath, VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA
Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Nathaniel Dyment, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Drew Koch, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA
PhD Candidate/Postdoctoral Fellow
Comparative Medicine and Translational Research Training Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
North Carolina State University
Dianne Little, BVSc, MSpVM, PhD, MRCVS, DACVS-LA
Associate Professor, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Purdue University
Uma Sankar, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Q&A Session: Assessing Orthopaedic Pain in Preclinical Rodent and Small Animal Models
Recorded June 1, 2022
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss options for the measurement of sensitization and pain-related behaviors in mice
- Describe factors to consider when using behavioral assessments in your experimental design
- Discuss gait as a measurement of pain
- Discuss clinical translatability of pain outcome measures small animals
- Discuss other types of assays used to evaluate neuronal activity
Expert Panel Members:
Rachel Miller, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine,
Division of Rheumatology
Rush University Medical Center
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Uma Sankar, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Aimee Colbath, VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA
Assistant Professor
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Michigan State University
Assessing Orthopaedic Pain in Preclinical Mouse Models
Recorded May 4, 2022
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss and evaluate multiple options for the measurement of sensitization and pain-related behaviors in mice
- Describe factors to consider when using behavioral assessments in your experimental design
- Discuss other types of assays used to evaluate neuronal activity
Speaker:
Rachel Miller, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
Rush University Medical Center
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Uma Sankar PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Aimee Colbath VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA
Assistant Professor
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Michigan State University
Measuring Chronic Pain in Small Animal Orthopaedic Models and the Approval of Anti-NGF Monoclonal Antibodies for Clinical Use in Small Animals
Recorded April 6, 2022
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss and evaluate multiple options for the measurement or detection of pain in dogs and cats
- Present gait as a measurement of pain
- Discuss clinical translatability of pain outcome measures in dogs and cats
Speaker:
Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, FRCVS, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS
Professor of Translational Pain Research and Management
NC State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Organized by ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Uma Sankar PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Aimee Colbath VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA
Assistant Professor
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Michigan State University
Recorded December 1, 2021
Learning Objective:
To develop awareness of specific topics in preclinical delivered online by an invited expert.
Speakers:
Beyond the Rodent: Transgenic Large Animal Preclinical Models
Larry J. Suva, PhD
Professor and Head
Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University
Organized by ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Joshua Cohen, MD
Assistant Professor
VCU College of Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Uma Sankar, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Reproducible Preclinical Animal Models of Osteoarthritis
Recorded on October 13, 2021
Learning Objectives:
To develop awareness of specific topics in preclinical delivered online by an invited expert.
Speaker:
Blaine Christiansen, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California Davis
Organized by ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Joshua Cohen MD
Assistant Professor
VCU College of Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Uma Sankar Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Recorded on September 15, 2021
Learning Objectives:
To develop awareness of specific topics in preclinical delivered online by an invited expert.
Speakers:
Preclinical Models of Bone Fracture Healing
Kurt D. Hankenson, DVM, PhD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Michigan Medical School
Organized by ORS Preclinical Models Section:
Joshua Cohen, MD
Assistant Professor
VCU College of Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Uma Sankar, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Recorded May 6, 2026
Brought to you by the ORS Skeletal Muscle Research Section, this webinar reviews our current understanding of how skeletal muscle communicates with adjacent tissues (e.g., adipose, bone, nerve, and tendon) through cellular, biomolecular, or mechanical means and discusses the clinical implications for musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
Speakers:
Gretchen Meyer, PhD
Washington University in St. Louis
Muscle-associated adipose tissue and its influence on contraction and regeneration
Hongshuai Li, PhD
University of Iowa
Myokine-Mediated Muscle-Bone Crosstalk in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Michael McClure, PhD
Virginia Commonwealth University
De novo motor end plates in aneural regenerating muscle – driving neuromuscular connections following muscle damage
Keith Baar, PhD
University of California, Davis
Muscle-Tendon Crosstalk: More than a Mechanical Connection
Organized by ORS Skeletal Muscle Section:
Koyal Garg, PhD
Saint Louis University
Avantika Jain
Saint Louis University
Rebecca Sheetz
Saint Louis University
Amelia Ridolfo
Saint Louis University
Recorded July 31, 2024
The objective of this session is to showcase novel spine research across various categories by five 2024 ORS Annual Meeting poster finalists. In addition, this webinar aims to enhance trainee engagement within the section providing a platform for young researchers to present their findings and collaborate with others in the field
Speakers and Poster Titles:
Danilo Menghini
PhD Student
ETHZ, Balgrist University Hospital, AO Foundation
Combination Of An Annulus Fibrosus Repair With A Mechanically Interlocked Patch And A Nucleus Pulposus Augmentation With Acid-Tyramine Hydrogel In An Ex Vivo Model
Joshua Tandio, MS
Senior Research and Development Engineer
Medical Device Development
The Sacroiliac Joint Axes Of Rotation: Implications For Rigid And Dynamic Stabilization
Ryan Potter
Graduate Student
Washington University in St. Louis
Systemic Ablation Of Vegfa Protects Against Chronic Mechanical Allodynia Independently Of Early Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Karthikeyan Rajagopal
Postdoctoral Fellow
McKay Orthopedics Research Lab, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, University of Pennsylvania
Ex Vivo Optimization And In Vivo Measurement Of Nucleus Pulposus Oxygen, Glucose, And Lactate In A Goat Model Of Disc Degeneration
Alikhan Fidai
PhD Candidate
Cornell University
Flexible Support Materials Maintain Disc Height And Support The Formation Of Hydrated Tissue Engineered Intervertebral Discs In Vivo
Organized by the ORS Spine Section:
Nina (Shirley) Tang, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Washington University in St. Louis
Neharika Bhadouria, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Graciosa Teixeira, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University
Recorded by August 4, 2022
The objective of this session is to look back and discuss some of the impactful posters of this year’s ORS Annual Meeting. The authors will be given a chance to present their posters which will be followed by question answers and discussion.
Speakers and Poster Titles:
Poster 1:
Time-Dependent Adaptations Of The IVD Correspond With Low Back Pain Symptoms Induced By Prolonged Standing
Donald Aboytes, Washington University in St. Louis
Poster 2:
Intervertebral Disc Differences Between Physiological And Ex Vivo Conditions Using MRI
Harrah R. Newman, University of Delaware
Poster 3:
A Role For Extracellular Vesicles In Human Cartilage Endplate-mediated Crosstalk
Kyle S Kuchynsky, Ohio State University
Poster 4:
Preliminary Evidence Of Calcification In Human Lumbar Cartilaginous Endplate: Implications For Disc Degeneration
Vivek P Shah, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Organizers:
Jeannie Bailey, PhD
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California San Francisco
Uruj Zehra, PhD
Assistant Professor of Anatomy
University of Health Sciences
Recorded July 21, 2021
The objective of this session is to identify and present impactful posters from this years’ ORS Annual Meeting to the Spine Section membership. Experts in spine research will identify posters that are of interest and describe their results to the audience. Poster authors will be invited for a question/answer session, giving trainees a unique opportunity to present their research to the section.
Speakers:
Virtual Poster Tour, Session 1:
Morgan Giers, PhD
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering
Oregon State University
Virtual Poster Tour, Session 2:
Rahul Gawri, MD PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Organized by the ORS Spine Section:
Uruj Zehra, PhD
Assistant Professor of Anatomy
University of Health Sciences
John Martin, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate
Duke University
Recorded on October 29, 2025
Rigorous application of biostatistics in reliable clinical research ensures that conclusions drawn are valid, reproducible, and useful for improving care in orthopaedics. The ORS Strategies for Clinical Research Section brings two speakers whose area of expertise is in applied biostatistics in orthopaedic studies. Discussion includes propensity score analyses in clinical research and statistical and machine learning approaches for modeling longitudinal multimodal data.
Speakers and Their Talk Titles:
Xiaoxiao Sun, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
The University of Arizona
Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches for Modeling Longitudinal Multimodal Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI)
Joel Gagnier, MSc, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Surgery
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
Western University Canada
Propensity Score Analyses in Clinical Research
Organizers:
Sonja Pavlesen, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Epidemiology
Department of Orthopaedics
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
University at Buffalo
Elizabeth Yanik, PhD, ScM
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
School of Medicine and School of Public Health
Washington University in St. Louis
Recorded April 14, 2022
This session will introduce the newest ORS Research Section, and will include a panel of experts from leading clinical research journals. This open forum session will allow participants to gain invited panelist perspectives on the following topics:
- Promoting and maintaining high quality clinical research in orthopaedics
- Reporting standards and publications guidelines: Why are they important? (Critical Appraisal)
- Academic publishing business models – subscription, hybrid, and open access
Organized by ORS Strategies in Clinical Research Section:
Michelle Ghert, MD, FRCSC, McMaster University
Joel Gagnier, ND, MSc, PhD, University of Michigan
Speakers:
Jaimo Ahn, MD, PhD
Chief Editor, Frontiers in Orthopaedic Surgery
Prof. Fares Haddad, FRSC
Editor-in-Chief, The Bone & Joint Journal
Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD
Editor-in-Chief, The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
Seth S. Leopold, MD
Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®
Edward J. Harvey, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Editor-in-Chief, The Canadian Journal of Surgery
Peter S. Rose, MD, FAAOS
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the AAOS (JAAOS®)
Recorded on September 24, 2025
Brought to you by the ORS Tendon Research Section, this webinar aims to present state-of-the-art research in tendon and ligament regeneration using the zebrafish model system. Thomas Schilling, PhD, begins by introducing zebrafish as a model system and the advantages it offers to studying the intricacies of tendon and ligament cell biology. Jenna Galloway, PhD, and Joanna Smeeton, PhD follow with presentations focused on tendon and ligament regeneration, respectively. Join us to hear about their latest research.
Speakers:
Jenna Galloway, PhD
Associate Professor
Laurie and Mason Tenaglia MGH Research Scholar 2022-2027
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Joanna Smeeton, PhD
H.K. Corning Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine Research, Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia Stem Cell Initiative
Columbia University
Speaker and Organizer:
Thomas Schilling, PhD
Professor
Department of Developmental and Cell Biology
University of California, Irvine
Organized by the ORS Tendon Research Section
Nathaniel Dyment, PhD
Associate Professor
Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Bioengineering
University of Pennsylvania
Recording October 5, 2022
Learn how experts in rodent and large animal models of Achilles and flexor tendon have developed the model and use it for their research. Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of the models and of each species for investigation of Achilles and flexor tendon disease and repair.
Speakers and Talk Titles:
Alice Huang, PhD
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Columbia University
Murine Model of Achilles Tendon Injury
Lauren Schnabel, PhD
Associate Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery
Department of Clinical Sciences
North Carolina State University
Equine Model of Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Injury
Hani Awad, PhD
Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedic Surgery
Department of Orthopaedics
University of Rochester
Rodent Flexor Tendon Model
Peter Amadio
Professor of Orthopedics and Biomedical Engineering
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Large Animal Flexor Tendon Models
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section and the ORS Tendon Section
Aimee Colbath, VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA
Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Nathaniel Dyment, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Drew Koch, DVM MS DACVS-LA
PhD Candidate/Postdoctoral Fellow
College of Veterinary Medicine
North Carolina State University
Dianne Little, BVSc MSpVM PhD MRCVS DACVS-LA
Associate Professor
Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine,
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Purdue University
Uma Sankar, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Recorded September 7, 2022
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how experts in rodent and large animal models of ACL and rotator cuff have developed the model and use it for their research.
- Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of the models and of each species for investigation of ACL and rotator cuff disease and repair.
Speakers:
Dr. Nathaniel Dyment
Assistant Professor
McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Murine Model to Study ACL Reconstruction
Dr. Stephanie Cone
Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
(January 2023: Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware)
Porcine Models of ACL Reconstruction
Dr. Stavros Thomopoulos
Robert E. Carroll and Jane Chace Carroll Laboratories Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Columbia University
Rodent Rotator Cuff Models
Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section and ORS Tendon Section:
Aimee Colbath, VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA
Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Nathaniel Dyment, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Drew Koch, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA
PhD Candidate/Postdoctoral Fellow
Comparative Medicine and Translational Research Training Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
North Carolina State University
Dianne Little, BVSc, MSpVM, PhD, MRCVS, DACVS-LA
Associate Professor, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Purdue University
Uma Sankar, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Multi-Collaborative Section Sessions
The ORS Preclinical Models Research Section and the ORS Skeletal Muscle Research Section
Recorded on November 5, 2026
Brought to you by the Preclinical Models Research Section and the newly formed Skeletal Muscle Research Section, this webinar discusses the complexities and challenges associated with using various animal models for skeletal muscle research. Leading experts in the field aim to provide best practices for designing translational studies, leveraging the strengths of different models, developing new tools and techniques for large animal research, and addressing the limitations that arise when bridging the gap between small and large animal research.
Speakers and Their Talk Titles:
Sarah Greising, PhD
Associate Professor, Exercise Physiology
Associate Director for Research and External Funding
University of Minnesota
Translating Skeletal Muscle Therapies Using the Porcine Model
Christopher Fry, PhD
Director, Center Muscular Biology
Associate Professor, College of Health Sciences
University of Kentucky
Muscle Deficits Following ACL Injury: Challenges and Opportunities Integrating Murine, Porcine, and Human Systems
Annette McCoy, PhD
Associate Professor, Equine Surgery
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Biological and Mechanical Roles for Muscle in Growth and Exercise: Insights From an Equine Model
Dongsheng Duan, PhD
Professor
Department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
Department of Neurology
School of Medicine
Department of Biomedical, Biological & Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering
Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in the Canine Model
Organized by:
Koyal Garg, PhD
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
St Louis University
Annette McCoy, PhD
Associate Professor, Equine Surgery
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Alex Reiter, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
St Louis University
ORS Committees
ORS Innovation Committee
Recorded August 31, 2022
Objective:
To guide the audience through the process of MedTech Innovation: from Unmet Clinical Need in Orthopaedics to Solutions and show participants innovative brainstorming and team science techniques.
Moderators:
Woojin Han, PhD
Mt. Sinai Icahn
Evan Goldberg, PhD
Global Center for Medical Innovation
Speakers:
MedTech Innovation: Why You Start with an Unmet Need
Emily Blum, MD
Review of the ‘Unmet Needs in Orthopaedic Trauma’ Workshop at the ORS 2022 Annual Meeting
Chelsea Bahney, PhD
Moving from Unmet Clinical Need to Commercially Viable Solution: Techniques in Brainstorming
John Tipton, GCMI (Global Center for Medical Innovation)
Team Science: Value of a Diverse Team
Girish Pattappa, PhD
Organized by the ORS International Fracture Repair Section and ORS Innovation Committee
Chelsea Bahney, PhD
Principal Investigator and Program Director
Bone Repair and Skeletal Engineering
The Steadman Clinic & Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Lara Silverman, PhD
Principal Consultant
LIS BioConsulting LLC
Public Outreach Committee
Recorded October 21, 2024
Hosted jointly by ORS and ASBMR (The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research), this webinar focuses on effective science communication strategies, particularly in engaging audiences who are skeptical and/or becoming increasingly distrustful of science. Attendees of all career stages and disciplines can engage directly with world-renowned physician Dr. Peter Hotez who will discuss his experience and lessons learned in communicating science and protecting scientists in a time of political instability.
Speakers:
Peter Hotez, MD, PhD
Dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine
Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology & Microbiology
Baylor College of Medicine
Organizers by the ORS Public Outreach Committee and ASBMR Advocacy and Scientific Policy Committee:
Jason Marvin, PhD (ORS)
HMS Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellow, Galloway Lab
Massachusetts General Hospital, Center for Regenerative Medicine
Chair, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Public Outreach Committee
Ryan Tomlinson, PhD (ORS/ASBMR)
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Co-Director, Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine PhD Program
Thomas Jefferson University
Michael Hadjiargyrou, PhD (ASBMR)
Distinguished Professor
Director, DO/PhD Program
Biological and Chemical Sciences
New York Institute of Technology
Meghan McGee-Lawrence, PhD (ORS/ASBMR)
Interim Chair, Professor
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta University
Foot and Ankle Research Interest Group (RIG)
Recorded February 11, 2026
Hosted by the Foot & Ankle Research Interest Group, this webinar presents an orthopaedic surgeon’s perspective on the biomechanical understanding of the foot and its impact on clinical care. Discussion includes the biomechanical concept of the 3-segment, 2-column model of the foot, limitations of static assessment, and challenges with dynamic assessment as well as how research advances in such areas have contributed to improved clinical care.
Speaker:
Jon R. Davids, MD
Emeritus Professor, UC Davis Health
Assistant Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Director, Motion Analysis Laboratory
Shriners Children’s Northern California
Organizers:
Karen M. Kruger, PhD
Research Associate Professor, Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering
Co-Director, Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Engineering Center
Shriners Children’s Chicago & Marquette University
Amy Lenz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering and Orthopaedics
University of Utah
Dan Latt, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering
University of Arizona
William Ledoux, PhD
Senior Research Career Scientist, VA Puget Sound
Associate Director, VA Center for Limb Loss and MoBility (CLiMB)
Affiliate Professor, Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Orthopaedics, and Sports Medicine
University of Washington
Other
Recorded October 30, 2024
This webinar aims to provide an introduction into laser-based histology and highlight its potential for histopathology of hard tissue and implanted tissue, in particular for preclinical studies. The discussion will revolve around the technology of laser microtomy, the use of laser microtomy for sectioning of calcified bone with ceramic and/or PEEK implants, and the introduction of a decellularized allograft model and demonstrate superior cellular activity compared to conventional allografts by means of multiple immunohistochemistry on calcified specimen prepared by laser microtomy.
Speakers:
Birgitta Stolze, PhD
Founder and CEO
LLS ROWIAK LaserLabSolutions GmbH
Douglas Fredericks
Director
Bone Healing Research Laboratory/Iowa Spine Research Lab
University of Iowa
Robin Evrard, MD, PhD
Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon Resident
Institute for Experimental and Clinical Research
Neuro Musculo Skeletal Lab
Université Catholique de Louvain
Organized by:
Birgitta Stolze, PhD
Founder and CEO
LLS ROWIAK LaserLabSolutions GmbH
Webinars are listed by organizing group and displayed in reverse chronological order.
ORS Research Sections
Recorded August 17, 2022
Objectives:
- Understand key components of previous winning abstracts in the Implant Section
- Discuss the importance and context of disclosures related to implant use in abstract submissions
- Integrate feedback from other implant researchers to strengthen your abstract
- Expand your network within the implant research community
Speakers:
Deborah Hall, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Rush University
Casey Myers
Research Assistant Professor
University of Denver
Geoffrey Ng, PhD
Assistant Professor
Western University
Organized by the Orthopaedic Implant Research Section:
Joshua Roth, PhD
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Michael Hast, PhD
University of Pennsylvania
Recorded on May 6, 2026
Brought to you by the ORS Skeletal Muscle Research Section, this webinar reviews our current understanding of how skeletal muscle communicates with adjacent tissues (e.g., adipose, bone, nerve, and tendon) through cellular, biomolecular, or mechanical means and discusses the clinical implications for musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
Speakers:
Gretchen Meyer, PhD
Washington University in St. Louis
Muscle-associated adipose tissue and its influence on contraction and regeneration
Hongshuai Li, PhD
University of Iowa
Myokine-Mediated Muscle-Bone Crosstalk in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Michael McClure, PhD
Virginia Commonwealth University
De novo motor end plates in aneural regenerating muscle – driving neuromuscular connections following muscle damage
Keith Baar, PhD
University of California, Davis
Muscle-Tendon Crosstalk: More than a Mechanical Connection
Organizers:
Koyal Garg, PhD
Saint Louis University
Avantika Jain
Saint Louis University
Rebecca Sheetz
Saint Louis University
Amelia Ridolfo
Saint Louis University
Recorded on September 17, 2025
As many have experienced firsthand, and heard echoed across our research community, there is a growing concern over the unpredictability of funding decisions (i.e., grants being withdrawn, not funded, funding abruptly terminated, budget issues, etc), evolving review criteria, and the psychological toll this current landscape has taken on investigators. This focused, solution-oriented webinar discusses demystifying recent shifts in NIH/NSF priorities and processes, practical strategies for preparing resilient grant applications amid uncertainty, and exploring how US centric changes affect the global research landscape. We aim to foster candid discussion about setbacks and perseverance and encourage members of all career stages, especially early and mid-career researchers, to attend and join the conversation.
Speakers:
Anthony Kirilusha, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
Credence
Aditi Martin, PhD
Senior Director of Collaborations and Entrepreneurship
Oregon Health and Science University
Matt Loeb, NACD.DC, CAE
Interim Executive Director & CEO
Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS)
Organized by the ORS Spine Section:
Dino Samartzis, DSc
Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Rush University Medical Center
Neharika Bhadouria, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Orthopaedics
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Morgan B. Giers, PhD
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering
School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering
Oregon State University
Simon Y. Tang, PhD, MSCI
Associate Professor
Orthopedic Surgery, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, & Materials Science
Washington University in St. Louis
Karin Wuertz-Kozak, RPh, PhD, MBA
Professor
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
Recorded July 28, 2022
Anthony Kirilusha, current Funding Agency Liaison Officer for the ORS Spine Section, and Program Director for the Cartilage and Connective Tissue Program at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will lead this virtual session focused on NIAMS Funding Opportunities and Strategies for Spine Researchers.
Topics to be covered will include:
- Overview of NIAMS, core funding mechanisms and the application processes, with an emphasis on opportunities for trainees and early-stage investigators.
- “Out of the box” funding opportunities (i.e. outside of traditional standing mechanisms, R01/R21 etc.) for spine researchers.
- Opportunities for large, collaborative grant applications for spine research.
- Strategies for spine researchers based at institutions outside the United States to apply for NIAMS funding, both directly and collaboratively.
- Extended question and answer session.
Speaker:
Anthony Kirilusha
Program Director for the Cartilage and Connective Tissue Program
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Organized by the ORS Spine Section Officers:
Lachlan Smith, PhD, Spine Section Chair
University of Pennsylvania
Simon Tang, PhD, MSCI
Washington University at Saint Louis
Dino Samartzis, Dsc
Rush University
Nilsson Holguin
Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
ORS Committees
Career Development Committee
Recorded March 12, 2025
Your curriculum vitae (CV) is critically important for presenting yourself in various professional situations. It is a complete list of your accomplishments as a scientist, leader, and colleague. This webinar covers key aspects of constructing a highly effective CV for both academia and industry.
Speakers:
Anthony N. Khoury, PhD
Sr. Scientific Specialist – Orthopedic Research
Arthrex, Inc.
Hugo Giambini, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Texas at San Antonio
Organized by the ORS Career Development Committee:
Hannah J. Lundberg, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Rush University
Recorded March 27, 2024
Scientific communication is essential for trainees to progress into research careers, but mentors are not often trained in effectively facilitating the development of trainee scientific communication skills. In this session, speakers will present tips for effectively mentoring trainees in scientific communication, including speaking, presenting, and writing. Presentations will be followed by hands-on practice exercises you can use with your trainees.
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- describe the role mentors play in trainee development in scientific communication and intention to stay in research careers
- apply strategies for incorporating scientific communication into teaching and everyday mentoring
Speakers:
Unique Ways to Incorporate Scientific Communication Skills into Coursework
Sonia Bansal
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Duke University
Practical Mentoring Strategies for Helping Mentees Develop Their Scientific Speaking and Writing Skills
Delphine Labbé
Assistant Professor, Department of Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois-Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences
Organized by the ORS Career Development Committee:
Sibylle Grad and Hannah Lundberg
Recorded August 2, 2023
International mobility and transnational collaborations are key elements of a successful research career in a globalized world. This workshop will provide insights, information, and ideas on how to succeed as an international scholar. Firsthand experiences and opinions will be provided by mid-career experts in the field.
Speakers:
Elizabeth R. Balmayor, PhD, Professor for Experimental Trauma Surgery and Mechanobiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Germany
Kelvin Yeung, PhD,Professor for Orthopaedic, Director of Research Laboratory of Orthopaedic Centre, Chief of Research Division, and Departmental Research and Postgraduate Advisor, University of Hong Kong
Christopher Little, DVM, PhD, Director of the Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Lab
Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Northern Clinical School, Kolling Institute, Institute of Bone and Joint Research
Organized by the ORS Career Development Committee:
Michelle Dan Wang, The Chinese University of Hongkong
Annemarie Lang, University of Pennsylvania
Recorded October 27, 2022
Developing budgets that appropriately reflect the scope of work we propose in our grants is full of challenges and questions. How do I budget enough to complete the work? What if unforeseen events delay my deliverables? What if I change institutions? This Career Development program will answer these common problems that many of us have and will continue to experience throughout our careers. Established investigators will provide their experience and share common pitfalls in developing and managing research budgets. Following the talks, we will open the floor for discussion and questions.
Organized by the ORS Career Development Committee:
Anne Nichols, PhD, and Josh Baxter, PhD
Accessibility and Belonging Committee
Recorded October 16, 2024
According to a recent study about 1.6% of adult Americans are transgender. To support this growing and dynamic population, this webinar provides a platform to learn about what it means to be trans, as well as the common challenges, misconceptions, and strategies for supporting transgender peers. Binary and nonbinary transgender speakers will share their experiences about how they have overcome obstacles and efforts to lead change.
Speakers:
ER Anderson (he/they), MA
Executive Director of Charis Circle
Pranav Gupta (he/him), MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Emory University School of Medicine/Pediatric Institute/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Izzy Grosof (she/they), PhD
Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences
Northwestern University
Biplab Chatterjee (they/them), PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Orthopaedics
Emory University
Ryan Kann (he/him), BS
MD Candidate
Emory University School of Medicine
Endorsed by the ORS Accessibility and Belonging Committee and Community Council
Organizers:
Svenja Illien-Junger (they/them), PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics
Emory Musculoskeletal Research Center
Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering
Emory School of Medicine & Georgia Institute of Technology
Ana Chee (she/her), PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Rush University Medical Center
Christina Salas (she/they), PhD, MSc
Associate Professor w/Tenure, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
Director, Basic Science & Preclinical Research, UNM
Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering and
Mechanical Engineering (secondary)
Director, Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, UNM School of Engineering
Special Assistant to the Dean of Engineering for Health Science Relations
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Recorded October 25, 2023
The NIH Diversity Supplement program aims to enhance the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting students, post doctorates, and eligible faculty investigators from historically marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds, including those from groups that have been shown to be nationally underrepresented in health-related research. The goal of this virtual session is to make the Diversity Supplement program more accessible to ORS members and their trainees by providing knowledge about the application process. We will provide information on the eligibility, application content, and submission/evaluation process for diversity supplements at various career stages submitted to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). We will also discuss the Diversity Supplement Scholars Program (NIAMS) and learn from ORS members who either received a diversity supplement for a trainee or as a faculty investigator.
Speakers:
Kristy Nicks, PhD
Program Director; Bone Biology, Metabolic Bone Disorders, and Osteoporosis Program; National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS); National Institutes of Health
Andrew Louden, PhD, MS
Program Director; Division of Clinical Innovation; Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program Branch; Education and Training Section; National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS); National Institutes of Health
Christina Salas, PhD, MSc
Associate Professor w/Tenure, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation; Director, Basic Science & Preclinical Research, UNM Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Kyle Allen, PhD
Professor, J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida
Organized by the ORS Accessibility and Belonging Committee
Feini (Sylvia) Qu, VMD, PhD and Christina Salas, PhD, MSc
Recorded November 17, 2021
Learning Objectives:
- Inform participants of evidence-based best practices (and potentially worst practices) for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within an academic institution
- Describe the funding opportunities and resources available to help implement these practices within science, engineering, and medicine
- Provide a case study of such an effort.
Speakers:
Frank Dobbin
Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences
Sociology Department Chair
Harvard University
Alison Gammie
Director of Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity at NIGMS
National Institutes of Health
Erika Tatiana Camacho
Program Director of Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions (ADVANCE)
Co-Lead of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program
National Science Foundation
Marjolein van der Meulen, PhD
Cornell University
Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering
Organized by the ORS Accessibility and Belonging Committee
Spencer Szczesny, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
Pennsylvania State University
Deva Chan, PhD
Assistant Professor
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Purdue University
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Recorded November 2, 2021
Learning Objectives:
- Define terms related to health disparities
- Identify areas to expand research to address health disparities
- Locate relevant funding opportunities for health disparity research
Speakers:
Dr. Eliseo J. Perez-Stable
Director, National Health Institute on Minority and Health Disparities
National Institutes of Health
Dr. Mary I. O’Connor
Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Vori Health
Chair, Movement is Life
Professor Emerita of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic
Organized by the Accessibility and Belonging Committee
Women’s Leadership Forum Health Disparities Initiative
Rebecca Wachs, PhD and Karen Kruger, PhD
Industry Alliance Committee
Recorded November 20, 2024
Research is an integral part of your practice and may even be an expectation of your institution. Join the ORS Industry Alliance Committee and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Research Committee for this insightful workshop focused on research collaborations with industry. An expert panel of industry partners and AOSSM members will discuss why members should consider research collaborations with industry and why these collaborations are impactful and mutually drive innovation. Discussion will also include successful approaches for identifying and securing industry funding and its priorities followed by a Q&A session.
Speakers:
Coen Wijdicks, PhD, MBA
Senior Director of Global Research
Arthrex, Inc.
Matt Christensen
Senior VP Global Clinical & Medical Affairs
Smith & Nephew
Colleen Roden, MS
Senior Director, Clinical Sciences & Operations
Stryker
Michael McBrayer
Senior VP Business Development & Professional Relations
Enovis
Sara Edwards, MD
Professor, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Arthroplasty
University of California, San Francisco Medical Center
Jeffrey J. Nepple, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University
Alvin W. Su, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Nemours Sports Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley
Brian C Werner, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia
Head Team Physician, James Madison University
Andrew Sheean, MD
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
Organized by the ORS Industry Alliance Committee and AOSSM Research Committee
Recorded November 6, 2024
This webinar will provide participants with information and knowledge of what it takes to lead a lab and the parallels between industry and academia, as well as a focus on leading a lab from an international perspective. Drawing from their own experience, the speakers will provide a unique point of view spanning from those just starting a lab to those that are already well established.
Additionally, discussion will cover possible solutions to commonly faced challenges when starting a lab and leading a research group. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with speakers by submitting questions during the discussion portion of the session. Through the sharing of experiences and wisdom, this webinar aims to provide guidance to those just starting out and to those current lab leaders that are looking to improve.
Topic Details
• Where to go and options to consider when seeking funding and research support
• Build connections, develop strong communication skills, and establish trust
• Defining what success means for the lab. Building a roadmap
• Establishing the role as a leader
Speakers:
Megan Killian, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Michigan
Getting a Lab Started
Will focus on what is takes to set up your new lab (academia vs. industry). Funding and support for equipment, space build out/install, setting up workflow. What type of support/staff will you need to start out with (part-time, full-time, students).
Heath B Henninger, PhD
Staff Scientist, Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute
Adjunct Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering
Research Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery Operations
Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Utah
How to Stay in Business
Will focus on the business aspect and function of a lab. The business model (for-profit vs. non-profit). Searching for continued funding source for research (grants, fundraising, investor, etc.). What it takes to keep the lights on, the lab culture, leadership role. Relevance and impact.
Lisa Ferrara, PhD
Managing Member
Hypoid Ventures, LLC
In It for the Long Haul: Measuring Success
Will focus on measuring success. What does that look like, how will you get there. Important metrics to track, define lab goals, growth and future. Keeping the inspiration and enthusiasm.
Marcus Pandy, PhD
Chair of Mechanical and Bio Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Melbourne
An International Perspective
What it takes to lead a lab non-US. The challenges that are presented and similarities.
Organized by the Industry Alliance Committee:
Miguel A. Diaz, MS
Biomechanics Research
Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE)
Recorded December 14, 2022
The goal of this virtual session series is to expose students to the variety of career tracks within the orthopaedic industry, in order to help provide context as they define and pursue their career trajectory. This will be achieved by having several speakers in a given career track share their stories, including a ‘day in the life’, and then facilitating discussion w/ the speakers and virtual attendees.
Organized by the ORS Industry Alliance Committee:
Yifei Dai, PhD, and Jeff Bischoff, PhD
Recorded November 30, 2022
The goal of this virtual session series is to expose students to the variety of career tracks within the orthopaedic industry, in order to help provide context as they define and pursue their career trajectory. This will be achieved by having several speakers in a given career track share their stories, including a ‘day in the life’, and then facilitating discussion w/ the speakers and virtual attendees.
Organized by the ORS Industry Alliance Committee:
Yifei Dai, PhD, and Jeff Bischoff, PhD
Recorded November 9, 2022
The goal of this virtual session series is to expose students to the variety of career tracks within the orthopaedic industry, in order to help provide context as they define and pursue their career trajectory. This will be achieved by having several speakers in a given career track share their stories, including a ‘day in the life’, and then facilitating discussion w/ the speakers and virtual attendees.
Organized by the ORS Industry Alliance Committee:
Yifei Dai, PhD, and Jeff Bischoff, PhD
Recorded October 13, 2022
The goal of this virtual session series is to expose students to the variety of career tracks within the orthopaedic industry, in order to help provide context as they define and pursue their career trajectory. This will be achieved by having several speakers in a given career track share their stories, including a ‘day in the life’, and then facilitating discussion w/ the speakers and virtual attendees.
Organized by the ORS Industry Alliance Committee:
Yifei Dai, PhD, and Jeff Bischoff, PhD
Recorded October 12, 2022
Objective:
This workshop aims to provide an introductory guide to the understanding of the importance and unique roles/strengths of HEOR/RWE in the development and implementation of an evaluation strategy for orthopedic devices and technologies.
Speakers:
Qing Gu, MPH
Senior Manager, Health Economics and Market Access
Philips
Ben Sacchetti, MBA
VP, Partnership and BD,
HealthVerity
Jianbin Mao, PhD
Director, Global Value and Access
Organized by the ORS Industry Alliance Committee:
Yifei Dai and Robert Hastings
Recorded September 15, 2022
Attendees will understand current strategies and challenges associated with bringing data-centered smart technologies through development to market.
Speakers:
Janie Wilson, PhD (Academic Perspective)
Professor
Dalhousie University
Aenor Sawyer, MD, MS (Clinical Perspective)
Associate Professor
UCSF School of Medicine
Darren Wilson (Industry Perspective)
Senior Scientist, Technology and Innovation
Smith & Nephew
Colin O’Neill (Regulatory Perspective)
Assistant Division Director, Division of Spinal Devices
FDA
Organized by the ORS Industry Alliance Committee:
Eric H. Ledet, PhD
Professor
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Jeff Bischoff, PhD
Director, Research
Zimmer Biomet
Part 3: Clinical Research Careers in Orthopaedics
Recorded November 3, 2021
The goal of this virtual session series is to expose students to the variety of career tracks within the orthopaedic industry in order to help provide context as they define and pursue their career trajectory. This will be achieved by having several speakers in a given career track share their stories, including a ‘day in the life’, and then facilitating discussion w/ the speakers and virtual attendees.
Several professionals from medical device companies will share their experiences within clinical affairs, including their educational / career path; primary responsibilities within their clinical role; and why they find satisfaction in their role. Following short presentations, there will be a moderated Q&A between the speakers and the audience.
Speakers:
- Tim Swanson, BS, Clinical Research Specialist, Zimmer Biomet
- Lisa Holt, PhD, Vice President, Clinical, Compliance and Medical Affairs, IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
- Matt Peterson, PhD, Clinical Research Science Manager, Axogen
- Russell Schenck, PhD, Senior Director, Global Clinical Strategy, Zimmer Biomet
Organized by the ORS Industry Alliance Committee:
Dr. Jeffrey E. Bischoff
Research Director, Zimmer Biomet
Part 2: Quality Careers in Orthopaedics
Recorded October 6, 2021
The goal of this virtual session series is to expose students to the variety of career tracks within the orthopaedic industry in order to help provide context as they define and pursue their career trajectory. This will be achieved by having several speakers in a given career track share their stories, including a ‘day in the life’, and then facilitating discussion w/ the speakers and virtual attendees.
Several professionals from medical device companies will share their experiences within quality assurance, including their educational / career path; primary responsibilities within their quality role; and why they find satisfaction in their role. Following short presentations, there will be a moderated Q&A between the speakers and the audience.
Speakers:
- Colleen Thomas, Senior Manager, Design Quality Engineering, Smith+Nephew
- Weimin Yue, Senior Manager, Quality Engineering Operation, Exactech Inc.
- Lara Ionescu Silverman, PhD, Principal Consultant, LIS BioConsulting, LLC
- Joe Schroeder, Design Quality Engineering Manager, Smith+Nephew
Organized by the ORS Industry Alliance Committee:
Dr. Jeffrey E. Bischoff
Research Director, Zimmer Biomet
Part One – Regulatory Careers in Orthopaedics
Recorded September 8, 2021
The goal of this virtual session series is to expose students to the variety of career tracks within the orthopaedic industry in order to help provide context as they define and pursue their career trajectory. This will be achieved by having several speakers in a given career track share their stories, including a ‘day in the life’, and then facilitating discussion w/ the speakers and virtual attendees.
In Part one of our series, several regulatory professionals from medical device companies will share their experiences within regulatory affairs, including their educational / career path; primary responsibilities within their regulatory role; and why they find satisfaction in their role. Following short presentations, there will be a moderated Q&A between the speakers and the audience.
Speakers:
Kim Kelly
Senior Director, RA/CA
Bioventus
Paul (PJ) Hardy
Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
Zimmer Biomet
Christie Samsa
Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Stryker
Krista Toler
R&D Associate Director
Zimmer Biomet
Organized by the ORS Industry Alliance Committee:
Dr. Jeffrey E. Bischoff
Research Director, Zimmer Biomet
Innovation Committee
Recorded on November 19, 2025
Hosted by the ORS Innovation Committee, this webinar aims to highlight the vital role of patient advocacy in shaping musculoskeletal research and innovation and will showcase how patient narratives – especially from those living with chronic or complex MSK conditions – can identify overlooked clinical needs, inspire new research directions, and guide more human-centered solutions. Through case studies and a collaborative framework, speakers will demonstrate practical methods for embedding patient perspectives into translational research, clinical trial design, and technology development. Joe Musgrove, pitcher for the San Diego Padres, will share his experience recovering from his 2024 surgery and his personal rehab journey. We encourage MSK researchers, orthopaedic clinicians, tech transfer professionals, medical device entrepreneurs, patient engagement specialists, and regulatory or funding agency representatives seeking to align innovation with real-world needs to register.
Speakers:
Scott A. Sigman, MD
Team Physician UMASS Lowell
Fellow of the World Society of Sports and Exercise Medicine
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons In Ireland
Chief Medical Officer OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers
Host of The Ortho Show Podcast
Arnel Aguinaldo, PhD, ATC, CPSS, FACSM
Professor of Biomechanics, Athletic Training, and Sport Science
Director, PLNU X Padres Biomechanics Lab
College of Health Sciences, Point Loma Nazarene University
Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
President of the American Baseball Biomechanics Society (ABBS)
Joe Musgrove
Professional MLB Pitcher, San Diego Padres
Joe Musgrove is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres, known for his exceptional skill, resilience, and leadership both on and off the field. A World Series champion and All-Star, he made history by throwing the first no-hitter in Padres franchise history
Organizer and Speaker:
Rabeeh Majidi, PhD
CEO and Co-Founder, OrthoKinetic Track
Dr. Majidi is a member of the ORS Innovation Committee. Her work in orthopaedic research emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy and its role in advancing musculoskeletal care.
Recorded on July 30, 2025
The VA Musculoskeletal Research Program is part of the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to advance research focusing on improving the health and function of veterans with musculoskeletal conditions. The Innovation Committee brings together three speakers from this government agency discussing the bench to bedside process of technology development followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.
Speakers and Talk Titles:
Musculoskeletal Research at Veterans Affairs
Kimberlee Potter, PhD
Health Science Officer Medical Health Broad Portfolio
Office of Research and Development (14RD)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Research, Development, and Translation of Medical Devices in the Veterans Health Administration
Brian Schulz, PhD
Scientific Program Manager of Rehabilitation Engineering and Prosthetics
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Transfer Program: Bringing Research Advancements for Veterans to Everyone!
Terri Hunter, PhD
Deputy Director
Technology Transfer Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Organized by the ORS Innovation Committee:
Abiraman Srinivasan, PhD
Chief Technology Officer
Innovation/Pre-Clinical/Clinical/Regulatory/Marketing
MediCarbone, Inc.
Recorded November 13, 2024
The objective of this webinar is to learn how to communicate your idea for a medical product to investors, business development executives, and other decision makers in the life sciences industry. The webinar is intended for those who submitted applications to the ORS Business Innovation Competition (BIC) and other interested entrepreneurs and academic scientists.
Speaker:
Nicholas Pachuda, DPM
General Partner
Neovate Capital
Organized by:
Evan Goldberg, PhD
Director, Scientific Affairs
Principal Research Scientist
Georgia Institute of Technology
Recorded July 24, 2024
This webinar aims to raise awareness among young research students, career academic research scientists, and clinicians about the various funding opportunities offered by the Department of Defense (DoD). Join us to learn how to navigate and access these specific funding opportunities to support your innovative research and career development in the field of science and technology.
Speaker:
Akua Roach, PhD
Health Science Program Manager
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
Organizers:
Abiraman Srinivasan on behalf of the ORS Business Innovation Committee
Recorded September 23, 2021
Have a great idea? Learn how the ORS Innovation Network and the Business Innovation Competition (BIC) can support taking your idea from bench to market!
Learning Objectives:
- To introduce the ORS Innovation Network
- To promote the 2022 BIC
- To respond to frequently asked questions about the BIC
Organizers and Speakers:
Suzanne Tabbaa, PhD
Chair, ORS Innovation Network, Co-Organizer, ORS BIC
University of California, San Francisco
SymplexBio Consulting
Bruder Consulting & Venture Group
Farshid Guilak, PhD
Co-Organizer, ORS BIC
Founding Member, ORS Innovation Network
Washington University at Saint Louis
Chelsea Bahney, PhD
Section Liaison & Founding Member, ORS Innovation Network
Co-Organizer, ORS BIC
The Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) & University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Scientific Communications Committee
Recorded on October 17, 2025
There is a wealth of clinical data related to orthopaedic disease and treatment. However, there is a knowledge gap in how to formalize such data in research and communicate it with the broader orthopaedic community. In a joint effort, the International Federation of Musculoskeletal Research Societies (IFMRS), the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), in partnership with the Tanzania Orthopaedic Association, and other leading, global voices in the field, are leading a second webinar to tackle this challenge. This 60-minute webinar is aimed at practicing physicians, clinicians, and researchers in the orthopaedic and musculoskeletal field and will focus on balancing research and clinical practice.
Speakers:
Alexander Schade, BSc, MBBS, MRCS, MPH, PhD
Research clinical fellow, Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome
Warwick Trauma and Orthopaedic Registrar ST6
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Roger Cornwall, MD
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Developmental Biology
Research Faculty Director
Division of Orthopedic Surgery
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Organized by:
Federico Moscogiuri
Chief Executive Officer
International Federation of Musculoskeletal Research Societies (IFMRS)
Albert Macha, MD
Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute
Giulia Crosio, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Columbia University
Hugo Giambini, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Texas San Antonio
Jaimo Ahn, MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
Emory University School of Medicine
Amel Sassi, MASc
ORS Scientific Communications Committee Member
Medical Student
University of Toronto
Recorded on August 15, 2025
There is a wealth of clinical data related to orthopaedic disease and treatment. However, there is a knowledge gap in how to formalize such data in research and communicate it with the broader orthopaedic community. In a joint effort, the ORS Scientific Communications Committee, the International Federation of Musculoskeletal Research Societies (IFMRS), and Albert Macha, MD, an orthopaedic and trauma surgeon from the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute in Tanzania, Africa, will address this challenge. This webinar is aimed at practicing physicians, clinicians, and researchers in the orthopaedic and musculoskeletal field from Africa and will focus on collecting and publishing orthopaedic data.
Speakers:
Grace Drury, MA Oxf, MA
Global Health Project Manager
Trauma and Emergency Care Team
University of Oxford
Billy Thomason Haonga, MD
Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon – MAMC/Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute
Associate Professor
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Organized by:
Federico Moscogiuri
Chief Executive Officer
International Federation of Musculoskeletal Research Societies (IFMRS)
Albert Macha, MD
Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute
Giulia Crosio, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Columbia University
Hugo Giambini, PhD
ORS Scientific Communications Committee Chair
Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Texas San Antonio
Jaimo Ahn, MD, PhD
ORS Board Member and Advocacy Council Chair
Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
Emory University School of Medicine
Amel Sassi, MASc, MD
ORS Scientific Communications Committee Member
Research Coordinator
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Hospital
Recorded December 8, 2021
Through this training opportunity, ORS members will receive guidance on how to clearly and concisely explain their research (including key findings and broader impact) to a general public/ non-scientist audience.
Speakers:
Amy Sharma, PhD
Vice President, Science for Georgia
Tamara Alliston, PhD
University of California San Francisco
Chris Hernandez, PhD
Cornell University
Alan Grodzinsky, ScD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Organized by the ORS Scientific Communications Committee
Women’s Leadership Forum
Recorded October 28, 2021
Learning Objectives:
To provide approaches to address the negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on career progression and goals at all career levels.
Panelists:
Michele Marcolongo, PhD
Villanova University
Elise Morgan, PhD
Boston University
Anne Gingery, PhD
Indiana University
Organized by ORS Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF):
Ani Ural, PhD
Villanova University
Sarah Greising, PhD
University of Minnesota
Multi-Collaborative Committee Sessions
Women’s Leadership Forum, Accessibility and Belonging Committee, and the Membership Committee
Compassionate Leadership Summer Series: From Burnout to Balance
In conjunction with the Membership Committee and the Accessibility and Belonging Committee, the Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) invites you to a summer webinar series on compassionate leadership. Designed for scientists of all levels in academic, clinical, and industry settings, the webinars build on previous discussions about managing stress, burnout, criticism, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome at a personal level. Each session of this three-part series continues with helping attendees recognize such challenges in your peers, mentors, and mentees while also prioritizing self-care in the process. Discussion also focuses on compassion fatigue – the emotional and physical exhaustion that can arise when consistently supporting others.
As leaders, mentors, and colleagues, many scientists take on the role of guiding and caring for those around them, often without clear boundaries or sufficient resources. Practical, evidence-based strategies from mental health professionals and executive leadership experts aim to help attendees:
- Recognize Identify signs of burnout, stress, and self-doubt in those you support
- Provide meaningful encouragement without absorbing others’ struggles as your own
- Set healthy boundaries to balance your well-being with leadership responsibilities
- Know Recognize when you’ve reached your limits and need to recharge
- Advocate for additional resources and support within your institution or organization
This aims to be a space for reflection, connection, and renewal—an opportunity to move forward with empathy and clarity as you lead, mentor, and care for others without losing yourself in the process.
Recorded on June 11, 2025
Building on the inner awareness developed in the previous session, this shifts the focus to cultivating leadership grounded in self-awareness, confidence, and sustainable compassion. Dr. Anne Welsh draws on her experience as both a licensed psychologist and executive coach to help high-achieving professionals in demanding, fast-paced environments develop clarity in their leadership style. Through a blend of practical tools and deeper self-reflection, attendees will explore how to recognize and respond to the emotional needs of those they support while staying aligned with their own values and well-being. Learn how to set clear, empathetic boundaries, communicate with purpose, and lead from a place of grounded presence—even when facing high expectations or limited resources. You’ll leave with tools for setting strong yet empathetic boundaries, aligning your leadership style with your personal strengths, and fostering psychological safety in your lab, team, or workplace.
Speaker:
Anne Welsh, PhD, PMH-C, R-CPLC, ACC, a licensed psychologist and certified executive coach, specializes in helping high-achieving women in male-dominated fields like biotech, IT, and law elevate their leadership, build resolute confidence, and break free from perfectionism, all while fostering alignment between their career and personal life through a blend of practical strategies and deeper self-exploration.
Organized by:
Brianne Connizzo, PhD (Women’s Leadership Forum)
Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Boston University
Fei Fang, PhD (Membership Committee)
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Christina Salas, PhD (she/her/they/them) (Accessibility and Belonging Committee)
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering (primary)
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (joint)
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation (secondary)
Director, Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
In conjunction with the Membership Committee and the Accessibility and Belonging Committee, the Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) invites you to a summer webinar series on compassionate leadership. Designed for scientists of all levels in academic, clinical, and industry settings, the webinars build on previous discussions about managing stress, burnout, criticism, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome at a personal level. Each session of this three-part series continues with helping attendees recognize such challenges in your peers, mentors, and mentees while also prioritizing self-care in the process. Discussion also focuses on compassion fatigue – the emotional and physical exhaustion that can arise when consistently supporting others.
As leaders, mentors, and colleagues, many scientists take on the role of guiding and caring for those around them, often without clear boundaries or sufficient resources. Practical, evidence-based strategies from mental health professionals and executive leadership experts aim to help attendees:
- Recognize Identify signs of burnout, stress, and self-doubt in those you support
- Provide meaningful encouragement without absorbing others’ struggles as your own
- Set healthy boundaries to balance your well-being with leadership responsibilities
- Know Recognize when you’ve reached your limits and need to recharge
- Advocate for additional resources and support within your institution or organization
This aims to be a space for reflection, connection, and renewal—an opportunity to move forward with empathy and clarity as you lead, mentor, and care for others without losing yourself in the process.
Recorded on May 14, 2025
As scientists, educators, and clinicians, we are often expected to be calm under pressure and available to support others—yet few of us are taught how to manage the toll this takes. In this opening session, Dr. Marianne Cook, a therapist specializing in high-achieving professionals and academics, will guide us through practical, evidence-based tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness to help recognize and manage the emotional labor of leadership. Learn how to cultivate self-awareness, spot early signs of burnout and compassion fatigue in yourself and your peers, and engage in grounded, intentional responses that support both your community and your well-being.
Speaker:
Dr. Marianne Cook, EdD, LICSW, is a highly trained therapist specializing in helping high-achieving professionals, college and graduate students, and faculty through evidence-based approaches, offering in-person and telehealth services across MA, NY, and CT, with a deep commitment to supporting the academic community.
Organized by:
Brianne Connizzo, PhD (Women’s Leadership Forum)
Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Boston University
Fei Fang, PhD (Membership Committee)
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Paula Hernandez, PhD (Accessibility and Belonging Committee)
Instructor and Principal Investigator
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Department of Biomedical Engineering
UT Southwestern Medical Center
The ORS Career Development Committee and the Industry Alliance Committee
Recorded October 22, 2025
Academic and industry partnerships can be highly fruitful and lead to new scientific horizons. Each operate quite differently, though, and may result in challenging relationships. This webinar aims to provide guidance for academic researchers on how to forge meaningful and productive industry relationships. We encourage orthopaedic researchers at all stages of training, including early career, mid-career, and established investigators to register.
Speakers:
Anthony Khoury, PhD
Sr. Scientific Specialist
Arthrex
Alexandra Valentino, MBA
Manager, Clinical Research
Stryker Joint Replacement
Mackenzie Hagan, PhD
Applications Scientist
KUBTEC Scientific
Organizers:
Sarah B. Floyd, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences
College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
Faculty Scholar, Clemson University School of Health Research
Clemson University
Miguel A. Diaz, MS
Biomechanics Research
Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE)
Bo Gao, PhD, MBA, RAC
Director of Engineering & Development
Exactech, Inc.
ORS Community Networks
Asian Leadership Forum
Recorded on May 7, 2025
The ORS Asian Leadership Forum (ALF) aims to maintain the competitiveness of the ORS by attracting new generations of researchers, including Asians, Pacific Islanders, and their allies, into the ORS community. Open to all members of different backgrounds, career levels, and experiences, this webinar intends to engage and empower our colleagues to lead and innovate in the field of orthopaedic research. After an overview of ALF, the discussion focuses on how involvement can elevate your career, how to connect with peers and leaders worldwide, and how to empower all members to promote leadership excellence.
Speakers:
Feini (Sylvia) Qu, VMD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Mechanical Engineering
Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine
University of Washington
Marjolein van der Meulen, PhD
Swanson Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Associate Vice Provost for Research & Innovation
Cornell University
Organized by the Asian Leadership Forum
Edward Guo, PhD
Stanley Dicker Professor
Biomedical Engineering
Columbia University
Recorded December 13, 2022
Speakers:
Helen H. Lu, Joy Wu, & Deepak Vashishth
Organized by the ORS Asian Leadership Forum
Catherine K. Kuo & X. Edward Guo
Other
Recorded May 15, 2024
Undergraduate research experiences increase the likelihood of pursuing graduate school and research career. Further, these research experiences decrease attrition for underrepresented groups. However, there are important considerations for including undergraduates in research, including potentially shorter timelines for performing research, and unique considerations for mentoring and training. The purpose of this Virtual Career Development Session is to discuss challenges and solutions for maximizing the benefit of undergraduate research experiences for the student and mentors. In this session, speakers with substantial experience and training in mentoring undergraduates will share their knowledge and perspectives.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify funding mechanisms to support undergraduate research
- Determine strategies to modify mentoring to support the success of undergraduate trainees
- Identify mentoring structures (e.g., PI-graduate student-undergraduate) that achieve both effective undergraduate mentoring as well as training in how to mentor
- Increase awareness of how successful undergraduate research experiences decrease attrition for underrepresented groups.
- Identify solutions to common challenges in mentoring undergraduates.
Speakers:
Meghan McGee-Lawrence, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy, Medical College of Georgia
Jay Patel, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine
John Drazan, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical & Bioengineering, Fairfield University
Sophie Orr
PhD Candidate
Biomedical Engineering Graduate Group, University of California Davis
Organizers:
Chelsea Heveran, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Montana State University
Blaine Christiansen, PhD
Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California Davis
Recorded May 17, 2023
The Stryker/ORS Women’s Research Fellowship promotes women in science by providing an opportunity for a female or non-binary ORS member who is a recent PhD in science or engineering to conduct research in the field of orthopaedic technology. The fellowship provides one year of support in the amount of up to $50,000. To learn more, attend this webinar.
Speakers:
Rebecca Irwin, PhD
Cornell University
Stephanie G. Cone, PhD
University of Delaware
Amy L. Lenz, PhD
University of Utah
Organizers:
Sally LiArno, PhD
Stryker Joint Replacement
Chair, Stryker panel for the Stryker/ORS Women’s Research Fellowship
Lynne Jones, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
Chair, Stryker/ORS Women’s Research Fellowship
Webinars are listed by organizing group and displayed in reverse chronological order.
ORS Committees
Membership Committee
Recorded on February 4, 2026
Welcome to the Orthopaedic Research Society! New members can watch this webinar recording to learn about ORS’s structure, membership benefits, networking and career development opportunities, and hear from a current member about how ORS has positively impacted their career, plus much more.
Speaker:
Christopher Panebianco, PhD
IRACDA Postdoctoral Scholar
University of Pennsylvania
Post Graduate Member-at-Large, ORS Board of Directors
Speaker and Organizer:
Fei Fang, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedics
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
[email protected]
Organizer:
Derek Rosenzweig, BSc, PhD
Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
McGill University
Accessibility and Belonging Committee
Recorded on July 23, 2025
Recent changes enacted by the federal government affecting research, safety, security, and travel concerns have caused some concern in our committees and in ORS general membership. The Accessibility and Belonging committee hosts its annual membership townhall to gauge the needs and concerns of our ORS community and to aid in the development of programming for 2025-2026. The Board of Directors and ORS Interim Director and CEO join this webinar to address questions and concerns from our membership following with breakout groups discussing such major challenges and what steps various groups are taking to handle these changes.
Speakers:
Christina Salas, PhD (she/her/they/them)
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering (primary)
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (joint)
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation (secondary)
Director, Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Megan Killian, PhD (she/her)
Associate Professor
Associate Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Michigan
Amy McNulty, PhD
Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Biological Engineering, Department of Pathology
Associate Research Professor of Cell Biology
Duke University School of Medicine
Roger Cornwall, MD
Pediatric Hand Surgeon, Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Clinical Director, Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Professor, UC Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Kelsey Collins, PhD
Assistant Professor
Director, Laboratory for Musculoskeletal Crosstalk
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California San Francisco
Matt Loeb, NACD.DC, CAE
Interim Executive Director & CEO
ORS
Organized by:
Christina Salas, PhD (she/her/they/them)
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering (primary)
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (joint)
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation (secondary)
Director, Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Megan Killian, PhD (she/her)
Associate Professor
Associate Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Michigan
Recorded July 10, 2024
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is a strategic imperative at the ORS. We offer educational DEIA content on important matters that can assist you in addressing issues that might arise in your organization. Please join us for a discussion about DEIA. You will be equipped with information and resources to help address potential matters in the workforce. You will participate in small group discussions covering various DEIA-related topics that include:
- Bullying, Harassment, and Power Dynamics
- Accessibility
- Mental Health
- Bias and Microaggressions
- Inclusion, Belonging, and Imposter Syndrome
Speakers:
Paula Hernandez, PhD
Instructor and Principal Investigator
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Biomedical Engineering, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Jamie Benson, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Elliott Lab, University of Delaware
David Jordan, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona
Ines Reichert, MD, PhD
Consultant / Hon Senior Lecturer Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
King’s College Hospital London
Honey Hendesi, MD, PhD
Instructor
Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado
Mary Bucklin, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Rush University Medical Center
Organized by the ORS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee:
Rahul Gawri, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University
Co-Director, Regenerative Orthopaedics and Innovation Laboratory
Montréal General Hospital
Feini (Sylvia) Qu, VMD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Allan Treuer-Ted Wagner, MD Endowed Chair in Regenerative Spine Surgery
Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington
Recorded May 22, 2024
Microaggressions can be a symptom of unconscious bias and ignorance, yet good intentions alone cannot excuse or repair harm. There is real health and professional consequences for those who experience microaggressions on a regular basis. We must all learn to improve our impact, center our relationships, and reframe the roles of accountability and support, in order to create ideal outcomes at work and in life.
In this highly interactive session we will:
- Demystify basic DEI terminology
- Learn about unconscious bias frameworks
- Share the impact of microaggressions
- Explore options to interrupt harm or create repair
- Learn about relationship-centered behaviors and mindsets
- Receive resources to continue the journey of improving your impact
Speaker:
Sharon Newport, CAE
Principal, Sharon Newport, LLC
Sharon Newport is an organizational consultant, facilitator, speaker, and executive coach with clients in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors across the globe. Sharon supports her clients’ goals of transformational change using expertise in organizational development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, somatics, and informed by neuroscience to meet clients where they are and support their goals to evolve. Sharon also serves as adjunct faculty at Georgetown University’s Institute of Transformational Leadership.
Sharon served as an association and nonprofit executive successfully leading wide-scale strategic, operational, and cultural change. Sharon has delivered keynotes and education, authored content, and provided consultation, expertise, and facilitation across four continents to support and inspire cultural and strategic transformation. In Sharon’s early career, she was a documentary television/film producer and actor for over a decade, including television series for The History Channel, Discovery Channel, and Animal Planet. As a volunteer, Sharon currently serves on the ForesightWorks Advisory Council for the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE) and as a Board member for Safe and Sound Schools.
Sharon has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from ASAE, a certification in the Key Polarity Indicator™ (KPI), a credential in the Foundations of Somatic Abolitionism, a certificate in the Neuroscience of Change, an Executive Certificate from Georgetown University in Organizational Consulting and Change Leadership, and her B.F.A. from the State University of New York, Purchase College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Sharon was awarded a Leader of Distinction by digitalNow and is a proud ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program alumnus.
Organized by ORS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force
Recorded August 23, 2023
Aligned with the ORS core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the ORS DEI committee will hold the first Disability Awareness Town Hall. The Town Hall will acknowledge the importance of including scientists with disabilities in our diverse community. Attendees will hear from ORS members about their challenges and unmet needs in an effort to improve the understanding of ORS leadership about existing gaps so they can take steps to increase awareness, enhance inclusion, and improve accessibility within the ORS.
Speakers:
Honey Hendesi, PhD, Instructor at the Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Organized by the ORS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee
Other
Recorded on June 26, 2025
You will hear from the leaders of the ORS as they share the financial state of the society, present membership data, and discuss what is new with the organization. Live participants had the opportunity to ask questions and share thoughts.
