LearnORS Video Library

January 4, 2023
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (CENTRAL)

Objective(s): 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.

Organizers:

ORS Orthopaedic Implants Section

Jonathan A. Gustafson, PhD, Cheryl Liu, PhD, & 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

December 7, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Objective(s): 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.

Organizers:

ORS Meniscus Section

Raghunatha Yammani, PhD and Francesco Travascio, PhD

Speakers:

Ms. Luisa De-Roy

University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany.

The In-Vitro Test Condition Influence the Biomechanical Properties of Degenerated Lateral Menisci

Mr. Chirayu M. Patel

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Spaceflight and Reduced Weight-Bearing on Earth Damages Menisci

Mr. Austin Goulding

Virginia Commonwealth University

Aged Human Meniscal Cells Produce Hierarchical Collagen Fibers Similar to Neonatal Cells In Vitro

November 2, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Learning 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

Organizers:

ORS International Section of Fracture Repair

ORS Preclinical Models Section

Uma Sankar Ph.D., Aimee Colbath VMD, PhD, DACVS-LA, and Annette McCoy DVM, PhD, DACVS

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

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL) 

Learning Objectives:

• 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.

Organizers:
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 Ph.D
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 Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine

Speakers:

Murine Model of Achilles Tendon Injury
Dr Alice Huang, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University

Equine Model of Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Injury
Dr Lauren Schnabel, Associate Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University

Rodent Flexor Tendon Model
Dr Hani Awad, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester

Large Animal Flexor Tendon Models
Peter Amadio, Professor of Orthopedics and Biomedical Engineering, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic

September 29, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Objectives:

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.

Organizers:

ORS Meniscus Section

Jennifer Robinson, PhD
University of Kansas

Jay Patel, PhD
Emory University

Invited Speakers:

Monica Maly, PhD
University of Waterloo

Keith Baar, PhD
University of California, Davis

Paula Hernandez, PhD
UT Southwestern

September 28, 2022
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (CENTRAL)

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):

1. Gain an updated understanding of the mechanism of action and medical management of atypical femoral fractures
2. Recognize the surgical challenges in primary fixation
3. Consider the reconstructive options in failure of fixation
4. Appreciate the future directions for research opportunities

Organizers:
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

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

September 22, 2022
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CENTRAL)

Objectives:

• Provide an overview of the Innovation Network and Business Innovation Competition
• Learn the nuts and bolts for starting a company
• Provide an overview of the start-up roadmap
• Learn how to effectively communicate your technology at various stages

Organizers: 

ORS Innovation Network

Roland Herzog, PhD
Committee member, ORS Innovation Network
Head of Technology Transfer
AO Foundation 

Farshid Guilak, PhD
Committee member, ORS Innovation Network
Washington University at Saint Louis   

Suzanne Tabbaa, PhD
Chair, ORS Innovation Network
SymplexBio Consulting
University of California, San Francisco

Speaker:

Starting a Company and Selling Your Story—Keys to Success on the Way to Market
Nicholas Pachuda, DPM
Chief Operating Officer
Peptilogics

Thursday, September 15, 2022
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (CENTRAL)

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will understand current strategies and challenges associated with bringing data-centered smart technologies through development to market.

Organizers:
ORS Industry Alliance Committee

Eric H. Ledet, PhD
Professor
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Jeff Bischoff, PhD
Director, Research
Zimmer Biomet

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

Wednesday, September 7, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CENTRAL)

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.

Organizers:

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 Ph.D
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 Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Indiana University School of Medicine

Speakers:

Murine Model to Study ACL Reconstruction
Dr. Nathaniel Dyment
Assistant Professor
McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania

Porcine Models of 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)

Rodent Rotator Cuff Models
Dr. Stavros Thomopoulos
Robert E. Carroll and Jane Chace Carroll Laboratories Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Columbia University

August 31, 2022
11:00 AM (CENTRAL)

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.

Organizers:

ORS ISFR and ORS Innovation Network 

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

Moderators:

Woojin Han, PhD
Mt. Sinai Icahn

Evan Goldberg, PhD
Global Center for Medical Innovation

Agenda:

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

Discussion

Wednesday August 17, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (CENTRAL)

Objectives:

1. Understand key components of previous winning abstracts in the Implant Section
2. Discuss the importance and context of disclosures related to implant use in abstract submissions
3. Integrate feedback from other implant researchers to strengthen your abstract
4. Expand your network within the implant research community

Organizers:

Orthopaedic Implant Research Section

Joshua Roth, PhD
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Michael Hast, PhD
University of Pennsylvania

Speakers:

Deborah Hall, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Rush University

Casey Myers
Research Assistant Professor
University of Denver

Geoffrey Ng, PhD
Assistant Professor
Western University

Attendee 3-min pitches

Attendees are encouraged to prepare a 3-minute elevator pitch about the story of their abstract that they plan to submit to ORS. We will divide into breakout groups and attendees will present their pitch to the other attendees as well as experienced researchers from the ORS Implant Section. Each presenter will be given feedback on their elevator pitch.

August 4, 2022
10:00 AM (CENTRAL)

Objective(s):

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.

Organizers:

Jeannie Bailey, PhD
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California San Francisco

Uruj Zehra, PhD
Assistant Professor of Anatomy
University of Health Sciences

Presenters:

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

Thursday July 28, 2022
11am to 12:30pm US Central Time

Objectives:
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.

Organizers:

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

Speaker:

Anthony Kirilusha
Program Director for the Cartilage and Connective Tissue Program
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Q&A Session: Assessing Orthopaedic Pain in Preclinical Rodent and Small Animal Models

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL)

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

Organizers:
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

Expert Panel Members:

Rachel Miller, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine,
Division of Rheumatology
Rush University Medical Center

May 12, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CENTRAL)

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 

Organizers:
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

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

Assessing Orthopaedic Pain in Preclinical Mouse Models 

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL) 

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 

Organizers:
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

Speaker:

Rachel Miller, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
Rush University Medical Center

ORS ISFR 3-Minute Research Pitch Competition

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Objective: 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.

Organizers:
ORS ISFR 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

April 14, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CENTRAL)  

The Strategies in Clinical Research Section invite you to attend their first section scientific meeting. 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

The meeting will also include a question & answer session.

Organizers:
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^®)

Part I: Measuring chronic pain in small animal orthopedic models and the approval of anti-NGF monoclonal antibodies for clinical use in small animals

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL) 

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

Organizers:
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

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

Conservative Versus Surgical Management of Meniscal Injuries: A Tag-Team Debate

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CENTRAL)

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.

Organizers:

ORS Meniscus Section

Jay Patel, PhD
Emory University

Donna Pacicca, MD
Children’s Mercy Kansas City

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

 

Topics in Preclinical Model Research

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Learning Objective:

To develop awareness of specific topics in preclinical delivered online by an invited expert.

Organizers:

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

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

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

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CENTRAL)

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.

Organizers:

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

Moderators:

Dr. Cheryl Liu
Senior Principal Engineer
Stryker

Dr. Mark Driscoll
Assistant Professor
McGill University

Speakers:

Jean Ouellet, McGill University
Tim Rossman, MS, Mayo Clinic
Jason Halloran, Washington State University
Casey Myers, University of Denver
Payman Afshari, DePuy Synthes

Missed Part I and/or II? Watch the video recording to get up to speed prior to joining Part III:

Wednesday, October 13, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Learning Objectives:

To develop awareness of specific topics in preclinical delivered online by an invited expert.

Organizers:
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

Part II: Reproducible Preclinical Animal Models of Osteoarthritis

Speaker:

Blaine Christiansen, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California Davis

Computational Modeling and Simulation to Support Implant Design and Evaluation and Clinical Decision Making – Practical Considerations on Model Credibility (A Three Part Series)

Part 2 – Code and Solution Verification Considerations for Translational Computational Modeling & Simulation Applications

Wednesday, September 22, 2021
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Central) 

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.

Organizers:

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 

Moderators:

Dr. Ahmet Erdemir
Associate Staff
Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Marc Horner
Senior Principal Engineer
Ansys

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Learning Objectives:

To develop awareness of specific topics in preclinical delivered online by an invited expert.

Organizers:

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

Speakers:

Preclinical Models of Bone Fracture Healing
Kurt D. Hankenson, DVM, PhD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Michigan Medical School

Wednesday, August 11, 2021
11:00 AM Central Daylight Time

Learning Objectives:

1. To provide students/trainees/residents an opportunity to present their work to meniscus
   researchers.
2. Provide information about the most up to date research endeavors on the topics of mechanics, cell signaling, and tissue engineering to the meniscus community.
3. Provide constructive feedback to these junior scientists that will help to increase the impact of their work in the meniscus research field.
4. To provide a sense of community for these junior scientists that will encourage future participation and involvement with the ORS Meniscus section.

Organizers:

ORS Meniscus Section

Matthew Koff, PhD
Meniscus Section Chair Elect
Hospital for Special Surgery

Chathuraka Jayasuriya, PhD
Meniscus Section Research Chair
Brown University

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

Wednesday, July 21, 2021
11:00 AM (Central)

Organizers:
ORS Spine Section

Uruj Zehra, PhD
Assistant Professor of Anatomy
University of Health Sciences

John Martin, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate
Duke University

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

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

Series Organizers: Dr. Jeffrey E. Bischoff and Dr. Jonathan A. Gustafson

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.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CENTRAL)

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

This session recording is available at no cost to ORS members. The non-member fee to view the session recording is $49 (USD).

Thursday, November 19, 2020
11:00 AM (Central Daylight Time)

Organizers:
Jonathan Gustafson, PhD
Markus Wimmer, PhD

This Session will provide a brief overview of the technology including discussion on design for manufacture, potential pitfalls, and current clinical impact. The seminar will then focus on recent research developments and the potential for further translational impact including stiffness matched implants, purpose designed implant fixation and methods for optimizing implant design in light of the vast design freedom now available.

Speaker:

The Impact of Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology in Orthopaedics
Richard van Arkel, PhD
Imperial College London

Thursday, November 12, 2020
10:00 AM (CENTRAL)

Organizers:
John Martin, PhD
Sarah Gullbrand, PhD

The purpose of this Virtual Scientific Session is to update the spine community on an upcoming consensus journal article on cell culture methods and to provide a platform for a trainee with complementary research to present their work. In the first talk, Christine LeMaitre, PhD from Sheffield Hallam University will present her work on developing a consensus methodology for the extraction and culture of disc cells. This will provide ORS members with an excellent opportunity to learn the diversity of experimental techniques used by researchers as well as best practices. The second talk will be from Sade Williams Clayton, a PhD candidate from Rosa Serra’s lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She will discuss her work on how TGFβ regulates the development of the spine tissues like the annulus fibrosus, tendon, and ligament. This will provide ORS members with a practical example of disc cell culture and other methods. Each speaker will have 20 minutes to present, with 10 minutes for questions from attendees, for a total 60-minute session.

Speakers:
Developing Consensus Methodology for IVD Cell Culture
Christine LeMaitre, PhD
Sheffield Hallam University
Professor of Cell Biology and Tissue Regeneration

TGFβ Mediates Fibrous Tissue Differentiation from Mesenchymal Stem Cells during Spinal Column Development
Sade Williams Clayton, BS
PhD Candidate (Cell Biology)
The University of Mlabama at Birmingham

Thursday, September 24, 2020
12:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Organizers:
Simon Tang, PhD, MSCI
Sarah Gullbrand, PhD

Speakers:

Literature Review by Trainee
Sade Williams-Clayton, BS, MS, PhD Candidate (Cell Biology)

Celebrity Guest
Rebecca Wachs, PhD

The virtual journal club will promote and encourage scientific discussion and networking interactions amongst the spine research community. A trainee will present a thematic cluster of articles, with a primary paper, followed by a discussion with attendees led by the trainee and the senior author of the primary paper being presented, providing direct insight into the history of the work. Read the primary paper.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Organizers:
Hicham Drissi, PhD, Emory University
Hani Awad, PhD, University of Rochester

The purpose of this Virtual Scientific Session is to teach fundamentals of abstract writing. How to tell a compelling story. The Do’s and Don’ts to increase chances for a podium presentation.

Speakers:

The Art of Abstract Writing
Alice Huang, PhD, Mount Sinai

Engineering a Winning Abstract
Joel Boerckel, PhD, University of Pennsylvania

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Organizers:

ORS Spine Section
Sarah Gullbrand, PhD

Please join us for the first in the ORS Spine Section Virtual Research Update Series. The purpose of this Virtual Scientific Session is to update the spine community on upcoming consensus journal articles, and provide a platform for trainees to present their work.

Spine Biomechanics JOR Spine Consensus Paper Update
Grace O’Connell, PhD

Translational Imaging Tools for Connecting Spine Mechanics, Biology, and Health
John Martin, PhD

Friday, July 24, 2020

Organizers: Chathuraka Jayasuriya, PhD, Jay Patel, PhD and Jennifer Puetzer, PhD

Meniscus tears are among the most common orthopaedic injuries. Due to the complexity in tear types and the limited capacity of the meniscus to heal, few effective repair options exist. The purpose of this virtual session is to review the clinical management of meniscus tears, identify clinical needs for augmentation, and review material- and biologic-based approaches that are being developed. This virtual session, organized by the ORS Meniscus Section, will include ample opportunities for questions and discussions with our MD/ PhD expert panel.

Speakers:

Clinical Insights into Meniscus Tear Management
Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD
Twin Cities Orthopedics

Biologic Advances to Augment Meniscal Repair
Chang Lee, PhD
Columbia University

Material Advances to Augment Meniscal Repair
Jennifer Robinson, PhD
University of Kansas

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Organizer: Hasmik Jasmine Samvelyan, MS, MRes, PhD

Learning Objectives:

*Describe core elements of the Theory of Computation that can help and contribute to understand areas such as Molecular Biology, cognition and Medicine

*Describe how the Theory of Computation can help introduce causation in areas mostly driven by pattern-matching

*Describe how causal diagnostics can transform Medicine and healthcare

What Type of Artificial Intelligence for What Type of Medicine and Healthcare?
Hector Zenil, MA, PhD

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Organizer:
Deana Mercer, MD; University of New Mexico

Learning Objectives:

*Understanding the physiology of nerve injury

*Understanding the modalities available for nerve repair and reconstruction and the evidence behind these decisions

*Educate on the outcomes and challenges in the recovery period after complex nerve injury

Treatment Options and Timing in Nerve Injury and the Covid-19 Influence
Brendan MacKay, MD; Texas Tech

Physiology of Nerve Injuries
Crystal Simon, PhD; Axogen

Case Studies of Nerve Injury, Timing, and Outcomes
Robert Gray, MD; NorthShore Chicago

December 14, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Objective:
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.

Organizers:
ORS Industry Alliance Committee

Yifei Dai, PhD, and Jeff Bischoff, PhD

December 13, 2022
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Featuring Distinguished Panelists: Helen H. Lu, Joy Wu, & Deepak Vashishth

Organizers:
ORS Asian Leadership Forum

ALF Co-Chairs: Catherine K. Kuo & X. Edward Guo

November 30, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (CENTRAL)

Objective:
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.

Organizers:
ORS Industry Alliance Committee

Yifei Dai, PhD, and Jeff Bischoff, PhD

November 9, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (CENTRAL)

Objective:
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.

Organizers:
ORS Industry Alliance Committee

Yifei Dai, PhD, and Jeff Bischoff, PhD

October 27, 2022
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CENTRAL)

Objective:
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.

Organizers:
Career Development Committee

Anne Nichols, PhD, and Josh Baxter, PhD

October 13, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (CENTRAL)

Objective:
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.

Organizers:
ORS Industry Alliance Committee

Yifei Dai, PhD, and Jeff Bischoff, PhD

October 12, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CENTRAL)

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.

Organizers:
ORS Industry Alliance Committee

Yifei Dai and Robert Hastings

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

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Learning Objective:

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.

Organizers:

ORS Scientific Communications Committee

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

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (CENTRAL) 

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.

Organizers:

ORS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 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

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

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CENTRAL)

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

Organizers:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Women’s Leadership Forum Health Disparities Initiative

Rebecca Wachs, PhD and Karen Kruger, PhD

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

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CENTRAL)

Learning Objectives:
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.

Organizers:
ORS Industry Alliance Committee

Dr. Jeffrey E. Bischoff, ORS Industry Alliance Committee
Research Director, Zimmer Biomet

Part 3: Clinical Research Careers in Orthopaedics

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 will include:

• 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

Thursday, October 28, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Learning Objectives:

To provide approaches to address the negative impacts of Covid-19 pandemic on career progression and goals at all career levels.

Organizers:

ORS Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF)

Ani Ural, PhD
Villanova University

Sarah Greising, PhD
University of Minnesota

Panelists:

Michele Marcolongo, PhD
Villanova University

Elise Morgan, PhD
Boston University

Anne Gingery, PhD
Indiana University

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CENTRAL)

Learning Objectives:
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.

Organizers:
ORS Industry Alliance Committee

Dr. Jeffrey E. Bischoff, ORS Industry Alliance Committee
Research Director, Zimmer Biomet

Part II: Quality Careers in Orthopaedics

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 will include:

• 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

Wednesday, September 29, 2021
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Central) 

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand breadth of current implant research
2. Develop strategies to get implant-related research funded
3. Build mentor/mentee connections within the orthopedic implant community

Organizers:

Joshua Roth, PhD
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Trey Crisco, PhD
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital

Speakers:

Who would fund that? Orthopedic Research Beyond NIH
Douglas W. Van Citters, PhD
Dartmouth

Corrosion of THA modular taper junctions: It is complicated … or is it?
Robin Pourzal, PhD
Rush University Medical Center

Early-stage Investigator Talks

Early-Stage Investigator Block 1
A holistic approach to total knee arthroplasty: does joint level mechanics impact the bone-implant interaction?
Fernando Quevedo-Gonzalez

Chemical Imaging and Mechanical Characterization of a Retrieved Highly Crosslinked Tibial Liner
Songyun Liu

Early-Stage Investigator Block 2
The electrochemical properties of Ti-6Al-4V orthopaedic implants relies on the alloy’s microstructure and features
Mozart Queiroz Neto

In Vivo Corrosion of Acetabular Modular Tapers Reduces Local Corrosion Resistance: Near-field Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy as an Indicator of the Type and Severity of Corrosion in Retrieved Hip Implants
Aarti A. Shenoy

Early-Stage Investigator Block 3
Simulation of crack initiation and propagation in bone cement
Mahsa Alimohammadi

Optimization, Feasibility and Cellular Interactions of a Human iMSCs-laden photocurable hydrogel for improved durability of the skin/implant interface
Isha Mutreja

Thursday, September 23, 2021
1:00 PM (CENTRAL)

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)

Part One – Regulatory Careers in Orthopaedics

Wednesday, September 8, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CENTRAL) 

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.

Organizers:

ORS Industry Alliance Committee

Dr. Jeffrey E. Bischoff, ORS Industry Alliance Committee
Research Director, Zimmer Biomet

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

Tuesday, October 27, 2020
12:00 PM (CENTRAL)  

Learning Objectives:
The purpose of this session is to discuss faculty job applications, interview strategies, and the current state of faculty hiring in 2020-2021 and beyond. This session will provide future faculty applicants with state-of-the-art knowledge to successfully navigate the academic job search and include timely topics such as virtual interviews and the diversity statement. This session will offer practical information about the current job market for faculty applicants in orthopaedic research using information gathered from a survey sent to Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering departments in the US and speakers will touch on the differences between these types of faculty applications.

Organizers:
Blaine Christiansen, PhD
University of California Davis Health

Feini (Sylvia) Qu, VMD, PhD
Washington University in St. Louis

Speakers:

Faculty Searches & Hiring in 2020
Marjolein van der Meulen, PhD
Cornell University
James M. and Marsha McCormick Director and Swanson Professor of Biomedical Engineering

My Experience with the Faculty Job Search
Chia-Lung Wu, PhD
Assistant Professor of
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
University of Rochester

Topical Vancomycin Does Not Impair Fracture Healing in Diabetic Rats and Dose-dependently Inhibits Mineralized Nodule Formation in Osteoblast Precursor Cells from Multiple Niches

Thursday, July 15, 2021
1:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Organizer:

John Leach, Director of Marketing, KUBTEC Scientific

The audience will learn the threshold at which prolonged exposure of the antibiotic vancomycin affects the viability and osteogenesis of osteoblast precursor cells from the bone marrow and periosteal tissue of type 1 diabetic rats. Speakers will also detail our data wherein vancomycin was administered to the surgical site of type I diabetic rats following femur fracture. KUBTEC determined the quality of fracture healing in these rats with micro-CT, mechanical testing, and determined radiographic scoring, using KUBTEC Scientific X-ray Systems to advance our research.

Speakers:

David N. Paglia, PhD
RBHS Instructor, Department of Orthopaedics, Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School

Jessica Cottrell, PhD
Assistant Professor, Seton Hall University

Presented at the ORS 2020 Annual Meeting

Organized by The Big Data Workgroup of the IFMRS (International Federation of Musculoskeletal Research Societies)
Organizers: Jennifer Westendorf, PhD and Muhammad Farooq Rai, PhD

The ability to analyze individual cells within a tissue or cell population is transforming biology and medicine by allowing for the identification of new cell types and lineages that are present during normal and disease states. This workshop will feature speakers who are using cutting edge technologies to study the epigenome, transcriptome and/or proteome of musculoskeletal tissues at the single cell level. Speakers will review the strengths and limitations of current single cell technologies (scRNA-seq, Cy-ToF, and sci-ATAC-seq) as compared to bulk technologies and summarize how these technologies are advancing our understanding of skeletal development and disease.

Using Single Cell RNA Sequencing to Determine Cellular Heterogeneity and Trajectories of Lineage Specification
Chia-Lung Wu, PhD, Washington University

Exploring the Regulatory Control of Cartilage Development to Understand Skeletal Disease
Terence Capellini, PhD, Harvard University

Single Cell Mass Cytometry (Cytof) Analyses to Map Cellular Heterogeneity in Healthy and Diseased Skeletal Tissues
Nidhi Bhutani, PhD, Stanford University

View the workshop recording:

Presented at the ORS 2020 Annual Meeting

Organizers:
Jacobus J.C. (Chris) Arts, PhD, Maastricht UMC
Edward Schwarz, University of Rochester Medical Center
Josh Wenke, PhD, US Army Institute of Surgical Research

Orthopaedic infections are a common and devastating condition to patients.  Despite constant modifications in practice, infection rates for many conditions and surgeries remained relatively unchanged for decades.  This RIG will be a forum where clinicians, engineers, and biologists disseminate and discuss the issues, approaches, and discoveries. The topic will be broken into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The 2020 meeting will focus on prevention with future RIGs covering diagnostics and treatment.  Clinicians will describe the problems, challenges and current practices.  More importantly, their perspective on what is needed to reduce and effectively treat infections will be shared so the audience gains the insight required to target their innovations. Findings from recent consensus panels on the topic of infection will also be shared and discussed to include a list of “hot topics.”  We aim to build a dedicated infection research community presence during future ORS meetings.

Intro and What is a Research Interest Group (RIG)?
Chris Arts, PhD, Maastricht UMC
Josh Wenke, PhD, US Army Institute of Surgical Research

Scope and intentions with Musculoskeletal Infection (MSKI) RIG 2020-2023
Chris Arts, PhD, Maastricht UMC
Josh Wenke, PhD, US Army Institute of Surgical Research

The Gap Areas for prosthetic joint infection (PJI) and Fracture Related Infection (RFI)   
Hamish Simpson, MD, PhD, University of Edinburgh

Prevention: The microbiome and periprosthetic joint infection
Chris Hernandez, PhD, Cornell University

What is protective host immunity?          
Gowri Muthukrishnan, PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center

Clinical experience and health economic assessment of S53P4 Bioactive glas in one-stage osteomyelitis treatment
Jan Geurts, MD, PhD, Maastricht University Medical Center

Panel Discussion

View the recording:

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Central Time

>>Webinar Recording

This webinar focuses on individuals in training positions, early stage independent investigators, or investigators considering a switch to a new field of research. A panel of K awardees will cover topics including award eligibility, duration and budgets. Particular focus will be placed on the development of mentoring and training plans specific to each award type. In addition, participants will also gain insights in to successfully transitioning from a mentored K award to independent R01/ R00 funding.

Organizer:
Alayna E. Loiselle, PhD
University of Rochester Medical Center

Speakers:
Elizabeth Bradley, PhD
Mayo Clinic
K01: Mentored Research Scientist Development Awards

Awards Dianne Little, BVSc, PhD
Purdue University
K08: Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Investigator

Kyle Allen, PhD
University of Florida
Successfully Obtaining a K99 and Transitioning to Independence (R00)\

With support provided by:

Thursday, December 6
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Central Time

>>Webinar Recording

This webinar is the second in a series of educational programming for the ORS Business Innovation Competition. The goal of this webinar series is to provide ORS Business Innovation Competition participants the opportunity to identify the commercial potential of their research and steps needed for commercialization. This webinar will focus on the importance of understanding the regulatory and reimbursement strategy. The format of the webinar will be a 15-20 minute presentation followed by Q + A from the webinar participants.

Co-Organizers of the ORS Business Innovation Competition:

Suzanne M Tabbaa, PhD
Sr. Manager, Market Development, Biologics
NuVasive, Inc.

Farshid Guilak, PhD
Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University

Speakers:
Katie Reuther, PhD
Director
Columbia BiomedX

Seth Goldenberg, PhD
Principal
2G Consulting

With support provided by:

Thursday, December 13
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Central Time

>>Webinar Recording

This webinar is the third in a series of educational programming for the ORS Business Innovation Competition. The goal of this webinar series is to provide ORS Business Innovation Competition participants the opportunity to identify the commercial potential of their research and steps needed for commercialization. This webinar will focus on the importance of intellectual property and technology transfer. The format of the webinar will be a 15-20 minute presentation followed by Q + A from the webinar participants.

Co-Organizers of the ORS Business Innovation Competition:

Suzanne M Tabbaa, PhD
Sr. Manager, Market Development, Biologics
NuVasive, Inc.

Farshid Guilak, PhD
Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University

Speakers:
Katie Reuther, PhD
Director
Columbia BiomedX

Satish Rao, PhD
Associate Director of Physical Sciences Licensing
Columbia University

With support provided by:

Friday, November 9, 2018
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Central Time

>>Webinar Recording 

This webinar is the first in a series of educational programming for the ORS Business Innovation Competition. The goal of this webinar series is to provide ORS members and non-members the opportunity to identify the commercial potential of their research and steps needed for commercialization. The first webinar will focus on the importance of understanding the market and your customers. The format of the webinar will be a 15-20 minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of Q + A from the webinar participants.

Speakers/Co-Organizers of the ORS Business Innovation Competition: 

Suzanne M Tabbaa, PhD
Sr. Manager, Market Development, Biologics
NuVasive, Inc.

Farshid Guilak, PhD
Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University

Katie Reuther, PhD
Director
Columbia BiomedX

Ben Glenn, JD
Partner
Shay Glenn LLP

With support provided by:

Monday, October 8, 2018
11:00AM – 11:30AM PM Central Time

>>Webinar recording

This an introduction webinar on the ORS Business Innovation Competition. The organizers will provide a brief overview of the program including who should participate, how the program works, and the benefits of the program. The remainder of the webinar will address any questions from participants. The goal of the program is to provide participants the opportunity to identify the commercial potential of their research and the steps needed for commercialization. This program will provide participating teams expert mentors, a webinar series on various aspects of biodesign and commercialization, and the opportunity to pitch their ideas to an expert judging panel. ORS members and non-members from all levels with an innovative idea are welcome to participate. Teams are not required to have a company. Trainees (students, fellows, etc.) are encouraged to participate as well. We look forward to hearing from interested members and hope you will participate in the program.

ORS Business Plan Competition requires at least two of the participating members of the competition be ORS members.

Speakers/Co-Organizers of the ORS Business Innovation Competition:

Suzanne M Tabbaa, PhD
Sr. Manager, Market Development, Biologics
NuVasive, Inc.

Farshid Guilak, PhD
Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University

Katie Reuther, PhD
Director
Columbia BiomedX

Friday, January 12, 2018
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CENTRAL)

Registration Fee:
FREE

With the research funding climate currently at historically low levels, many young investigators are finding it difficult to secure grants to build their research careers. We will explore funding opportunities beyond those available from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Specifically, we will present opportunities available through the Department of Defense (DoD), and provide a perspective on how applying for these grants compares and contrasts with those from the NIH.

Speakers:
Michael Yaszemski, MD, PhD
Professor of Orthopaedics and Biomedical Engineering
Mayo Clinic

Jessica Goetz, PhD
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
University of Iowa

Moderator:
Edward Bonnevie, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Pennsylvania
Member, ORS New Investigator Mentoring Committee

Friday, June 9, 2017
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Central Time

Registration Fee: None

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health is committed to advancing regulatory science with computational modeling. This presentation will cover the new standard from the ASME Verification and Validation (V&V 40) subcommittee on Computational Modeling for Medical Devices. Computational modeling can be used throughout the product life cycle to provide information about the technical performance, safety, and effectiveness of medical devices. Computational models can also be used to assess aspects of in vivo performance without subjecting patients to potential harm or unnecessary risk. Establishing the credibility of a computational model to assess in vivo performance is important because of the inherent risk. Model credibility can be established through verification and validation (V&V) activities. Although methods for V&V are well-established, guidance is lacking on assessing the adequacy of the V&V activities for computational models used to support medical device development and evaluation. Given the inherent risk of using a computational model as a basis for predicting medical device performance, a risk-informed credibility assessment framework has been developed. The framework centers on establishing that model credibility is commensurate with the risk associated with decisions influenced by the computational model. Thus, the intent of this standard is to provide guidance on how to establish risk-informed credibility goals, which are used in the development of the V&V plan, and then determine and communicate the credibility of computational models used in the evaluation of medical devices.

Speaker:
Tina Morrison, PhD FDA/CDRH
Deputy Director, Division of Applied Mechanics, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories

Moderator:
Chris Roche, MSE, MBA
Director of Engineering, Extremities Exactech
Member, ORS Industry Engagement Committee

Wed, Dec 14, 2016 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST

FREE WEBINAR

Successful postdoctoral training is an essential step in preparing the future leaders in orthopaedic research. The purpose of this webinar is to provide insights regarding the post-doctoral experience. You will hear from skilled young investigators who completed outstanding post-doctoral fellowships and became successful independent investigators. Three speakers will discuss the processes they followed to identify their mentors, along with the strategies they developed to enhance their skills and surmount the challenges they faced. This unique opportunity will better prepare senior PhD candidates or new laureates navigate their transition into a successful post-doctoral fellowship.

Topics covered in the webinar include:
1. Identifying a proper lab for post-doc training
2. Generate a research plan and establish productive collaborations
3. Obtaining independent funding
4. Teaching and mentorship

Moderators:
X. Lucas Lu, Ph.D.
Chair, ORS New Investigator Mentoring Committee
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Delaware

Karl Lewis, BS
Member, New Investigators Mentoring Committee
PhD Candidate
Department of Biomedical Engineering
The City College of New York

Speakers:
Karen Troy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Baohong Zhao, D.M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Assistant Scientist
Arthritis Degeneration Program and Genomic Center
Hospital for Special Surgery

Daniel Cortes, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Penn State University,
State College, PA

Friday, December 2, 2016

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health is committed to advancing regulatory science with computational modeling. Specifically, there is a role for modeling and simulation in the evaluation of medical devices, from the research and development stage to supporting the approval/clearances of devices on the market. Numerous challenges remain before we can fully realize the potential for modeling and simulation. One of the key challenges is being able to review the computational model and evaluate the evidence available to support its use in regulatory submissions. To overcome this challenge, FDA has recently published a guidance document for Reporting Computational Modeling Studies in Medical Device Submissions. In this document, we outline our recommendations on the format and organization of the report. Better reporting will improve our consistency in decision making and foster broader acceptance of modeling and simulation. Moreover, another key challenge is know what level of evidence is needed to support using a computational model to make regulatory decisions. On this front, FDA is working closely with industry to develop a risk-informed credibility assessment framework. Finally, to tackle scientific and technical challenges, CDRH continues its research endeavors in modeling and simulation. The webinar will focus on these key aspects: the guidance on reporting, the standard on credibility evidence, and scientific research projects.

Speaker:
Tina Morrison, PhD
FDA/CDRH
Deputy Director, Division of Applied Mechanics, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories

Moderator:
Chris Roche, MSE, MBA
Director of Engineering, Extremities
Exactech
Member, ORS Industry Engagement Committee

July 25, 2016

This webinar will review strategies and tips for effectively communicating your research in an ORS abstract, specifically as it relates to industry.  This will be accomplished through two presentations.

First, Mark Wilkinson, MB ChB, PhD, FRCS will provide a brief overview of how to submit an abstract for the ORS annual meeting and guidelines for abstract preparation. He will also outline some pointers for what makes a good abstract together with some potential pitfalls. Lastly, he will review how abstracts are graded and what reviewers are looking for.

Next, Carl Flannery, PhD will provide keys to success for industry related abstracts.  He will review what to include in your ORS abstract as well as pitfalls to avoid in your ORS abstract preparation.  He will also review steps to take before submitting your ORS abstract

Together these presentations will provide you with a foundation for submitting a successful industry related abstract.

January 27, 2016
11:00 AM CDT

Navigating the research field is as much about career management as it is about scientific training and ability. Although doctoral study primarily focuses on research, new independent investigators are expected to obtain extramural grants, publish, advise students, and provide service to scientific societies in addition to research, teaching, and administrative responsibilities. The goal of this webinar is to provide insight into how new investigators can prepare for and meet these tasks effectively.

November 13, 2015
2:00 PM CDT

Mechanically assisted corrosion of metallic biomaterials has been a major concern in Orthopaedics as issues have arisen with metal-metal junctions, modular tapers and a range of other applications where metal-metal contacts are present under high cyclic loads and corrosion conditions. Much of the field has focused on the mechanical (tribological) aspects of surface damage, and the direct consequences of particles and ions on the local biological system. While these continue to be significant and important areas of study, there are several aspects of corrosion and the corrosion-biology interaction that are not well understood or studied that have significant impact on the nature of the corrosion observed and the nature of the biological reactions possible. This presentation will discuss the electrochemistry of corrosion, the importance of surface oxides in this process and the role of the reduction reactions that are part of corrosion. In addition, the interactions of the local biological system and inflammatory processes with the corroding metal surface will be discussed. Examples of new concepts to be described include the effect of reduction reactions on cell viability and the role of inflammatory cells and inflammatory chemistry (Reactive Oxygen Species) on corrosion of CoCrMo and Ti alloy surfaces. The new paradigm of “Biology causes corrosion and corrosion causes biology” will be described.

October 28, 2015
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM CDT

The webinar will cover the use of different in vitro culture conditions for intervertebral disc cells and tissues. From monolayer cultures of isolated disc cells, to the 3D culture systems routinely used to re-differentiate IVD cells towards the in vivo phenotype. The use of co-culture systems to mimic the native cellular interactions within the disc will also be discussed.  In addition, we will review tissue cultures from explants to whole organ culture, with discussion of the media requirements and the use of loading and loading systems to maintain disc phenotype and viability during prolonged culture. The advantages and disadvantages of the systems will also be included as well as some of their uses to date.

September 2, 2015
11:00 AM CDT

The ability to submit a competitive proposal to NIH and to receive an NIH grant is the first essential step for all young scientists to start their career in biomedical research. The two speakers in this webinar, a program director from NIH/NIAMS and a scientific reviewer officer from NIH/CSR, will share their perspective on the grant application process with you. They will talk about how to find a proper funding mechanism for your career status and scientific ideas and provide information on preparation, submission, and revision of your proper grant proposals. They will also share with you tips learned from their experiences for the successfully navigating the funding process.

Specific topics covered in the webinar include:
• What will happen to your proposal after submission?
• The roles of program director, scientific officer, grant management officer and study section
• Facts about F32 and K99/R00 grant
• Requirements for a Mentored Career Development (K) proposal
• Which one to submit first as junior faculty, R03, R21, or R01?
• Ins and outs of the scientific review process
• Common aspects of successful proposals

You are welcome to attend if you are interested in submitting a research proposal to any NIH or agency, have a proposal in review, or already have a research fund!

Presented by the ORS New Investigator Mentoring Committee on January 21, 2015

This is the second part of our webinar series “How to find a faculty job?” (see part I here if you missed it). Assuming you have received interview invitations from your dream schools, it is time to prepare for the interview, explore the environment, and negotiate the startup package. The two speakers in this webinar, a renowned biomedical engineering department chair and a young professor in a top bioengineering program, will share their perspective on the interview and negotiation process with you. They will provide you the guidance to turn the interview into a job offer and to start your career with the resources you need.

Specific topics covered in the webinar include:

• Design your seminar and chalk talk
• Understand the role of the search committee
• Make the most of your one-on-one interviews
• Expectations, etiquette, follow-up
• What to expect in the offer letter
• What parts of my recruitment package are negotiable?
• How do I manage the timing when I am considering more than one offer?

Presented by the ORS New Investigator Mentoring Committee on August 28, 2014

Speakers:

Dawn M. Elliott, PhD
University of Delaware

Simon Tang, PhD
Washington University in St Louis

Finding faculty positions that fit your background and getting interviews for those positions are the first essential steps for young scientists with dreams of an academic job. This webinar features two speakers: a Chair of a bio-medical engineering program and a newly recruited Assistant Professor in one of the country’s top programs. They will share their perspectives on the application process – from both sides of the table. They will highlight what the search committee is looking for and ways to make your application stand out from the rest to earn you an interview.

Specific topics covered in the webinar include:

• Self-evaluation and how to prepare yourself for the job search process
• The current job market in academia
• Searching for available positions and finding the information behind the advertisement
• Preparing your CV, research statement and teaching philosophy
• Finding out what the search committee is looking for in each stage of the process
• Understanding how applications are reviewed by the committee

Sponsored by the ORS New Investigator Mentoring Committee

Speakers:

Synopsis:

Whether you are starting a new research program or looking to improve the program you have, navigating this process can be a daunting task. We have three world leaders who have established orthopaedic research programs with diversified funding and strong collaborations. Listen to insights from these successful ORS members about competing in this funding climate, such as establishing and maintaining productive research collaborations, increasing clinical relevance, and building on their strong research programs.

Women often find it difficult to ask the questions necessary to negotiate for a better salary, pursue additional training or seek better job opportunities. Once made aware of the factors that lead to gender inequality in the workplace, women can take the first steps to re-framing their attitudes, perceptions and personal interactions on their way to enhance their professional development.

Objectives:
• To educate women of the potential factors leading to gender inequality in the workplace.
• To provide tools to increase career success and overcome gender inequality

Presenter:
Susanna Chubinskaya, PhD
Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, Rush University
The Ciba-Geigy Professor of Biochemistry Professor,
Departments of Biochemistry, Orthopedic Surgery &
Medicine (Section of Rheumatology)
Chair, ORS Awards and Recognition Committee

Moderator:
Michelle Ghert, MD
Oncologist, McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Deputy Director, Research at the Center for Evidence-Based Orthopaedics at McMaster
Associate Director, Orthopaedic Training Program
Director, Resident Research at McMaster
Chair, ORS Women’s Leadership Forum

The use of live biological material for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders presents particular challenges. Cell based therapies have been widely investigated in preclinical studies, yet their transition to the clinic has been slow. This webinar aims to provide an overview of some of the clinically available cell based therapies and provide some examples of what future treatments may look like. The initial presentation by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD will elaborate on modern, currently available cell therapies, as well as those accessible via clinical trials, from the perspective of a practicing surgeon. Dr. Robert Mauck will then present potential future options.

There will be a question and answer session at the end of the presentations.

Sponsored by the ORS Basic Science Education Committee

Speakers:

Jason L. Dragoo, MD
Stanford University

Robert Mauck, PhD
University of Pennsylvania

Organized by the ORS Spine Research Section.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Central Time

>>Webinar Recording

Please note: This webinar is password protected and only available to ORS members and those who paid the webinar registration fee. 

Animal models of intervertebral disc degeneration are often used to evaluate disc pathology and test therapeutic strategies. In this webinar, three categories of animal models of disc degeneration will be discussed by leaders in the field: injury models, naturally-occurring models, and genetically-modified mouse models. Each speaker will discuss the most prominent models in these categories along with the features of disc degeneration, the methods for developing these models, pros and cons of each model system, and findings from their personal research.

Co-Organizers:

John Martin, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Duke University

Sarah Gullbrand, PhD
Research Associate of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Pennsylvania

Speakers:

Koichi Masuda, MD
Professor
University of California, San Diego

Marianna Tryfonidou, DVM, PhD, dipl ECVS
Professor Regenerative Orthopedics
Utrecht University

Laura Stone, PhD
Associate Professor
McGill University

Tuesday, July 31
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (CENTRAL)

>>Webinar Recording

Please note: This webinar is password protected and only available to ORS members and those who paid the webinar registration fee. 

Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene expression without alterations in the underlying DNA sequence. Thus, epigenetics represents a change in phenotype without a change in genotype, suggesting that gene function could be altered by more than just changes in nuclear sequences. Epigenetics controls normal tissue development as well as disease processes, but exact mechanisms of this control in different tissues and under different disease conditions are poorly understood. In this webinar, we aim to focus on understanding how epigenetics controls tissue development and homeostasis, and how it plays a critical role in diseases, particularly in the initiation and progression of osteoarthritis.

Co-Organizers:
Muhammad Farooq Rai, PhD
Assistant Professor
Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Chia-Lung Wu, PhD
PostDoc Research Associate
Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Speakers:
Jennifer Westendorf, PhD
Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Regis O’Keefe, MD, PhD
Fred C. Reynolds Professor and Chair Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Tuesday, May 15, 2018
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CENTRAL)

>>Webinar Recording

Please note: This webinar is password protected and only available to ORS members and those who paid the webinar registration fee. 

Stem cells are an attractive but enigmatic cell type which have enormous potential, but present many challenges. This potential can be revealed and unleashed based on systematic studies on understanding the nature of the stem cells, developing strategies for steering their fate and functions, as well as carrying out well-designed and controlled in vivo models.

Endogenous tendon stem cells have been researched from different angles for over a decade now. Prof. Docheva will provide experimental examples from her own research on biochemical and biomechanical factors regulating endogenous tendon stem cell functions as well as discovering intriguing molecular pathways behind accumulated stem cell dysfunctions during age-associated tendinopathy. Prof Roger Smith will provide advancements and shortfalls of animal models for tendon repair and regeneration.

Organizer:
Dimitrios Zeugolis, BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD
REMODEL, SFI CÚRAM, NUI Galway

Speakers:

Denitsa Docheva, PhD
University Regensburg Medical Centre, Department of Trauma Surgery, Germany

Roger Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, FHEA, DEO, ECDILA
Assoc. DipECVS, FRCVS The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK

Wednesday, April 4, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (CENTRAL)

>>Webinar Recording

Please note: This webinar is password protected and only available to ORS members and those who paid the webinar registration fee. 

Thank you to our corporate supporter: Bioventus

Polytrauma commonly accompanies orthopaedic injury due to accidents with automobiles, industrial and construction worksite accidents, war and blast injuries, and injuries caused by natural disasters. Orthopaedic aspects of polytrauma include open fractures, multiple fractures, and extensive soft tissue damage including loss or damage to surrounding muscle and vascular compromise. Injuries to other sites including head or spinal cord, internal organs, and dermal burns have their own effects on orthopaedic outcomes and post-operative complications. This webinar will provide an overview of how each of these accompanying injuries effect orthopaedic treatments and outcomes. Also, speakers will provide an overview of the most pressing clinical problems that need to be addressed by research and define human and animal research approaches and models that address these clinical needs.

Organizer:
Louis Gerstenfeld, PhD
Boston University School of Medicine

Speakers:
Hans-Christoph Pape, MD, FACS
University of Zurich

Benjamin Levi, MD
University of Michigan
Burnwoundlab.com

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Central Time

>>Webinar Recording

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There are currently no effective treatments for chronically degenerated torn tendons. In particular, surgical repair of the complex tendon enthesis does not lead to healing with restoration of the native structure or function. This webinar will feature the perspectives of a clinician, Dr. Joseph Iannotti, and a basic scientist, Dr. Helen Lu, on current metrics of success for tendon healing and therapeutics. The discussion will aim to build bridges between basic science and clinical need. Topics covered will include: tissue engineering approaches, and the clinical definition for success. We will also discuss approaches to translation of clinical need to basic science studies.

Organizer:
Nelly Andarawis-Puri, PhD
Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor; Nancy and Peter Meinig Family Investigator in the Life Sciences
Cornell University

Speakers:
Joseph Iannotti, MD
Chairman, Orthopaedic and Rheumatoloic Institute; Co-Director of the Orhtopaedic Research Center
Cleveland Clinic

Helen Lu, PhD
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Chair, Graduate Studies
Columbia University

Wednesday, February 15, 2017
12:00 PM CST

>>Webinar Recording

Please note: This webinar is password protected and only available to ORS members and those who paid the webinar registration fee. 

The non-invasive imaging technique of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is capable of generating high resolution and high contrast images without the need for ionizing radiation. Results from MRI can guide the clinical management decision making process for patients affected with meniscal pathologies, and aid in the assessment of the performance of new technologies aimed at meniscal repair. In this webinar we will review state-of-art MRI methodologies that are being developed and used for visualizing the meniscus and assessing its biochemical composition. The basic physics underlying the acquisition methods and analysis will be reviewed, and the techniques of T1ρ, T2, T2* mapping will be reviewed.

The meniscus of the knee joint is one of the most commonly injured musculoskeletal tissues. Non-invasive imaging allows the type and extent of injury to be assessed, and as such helps guide the clinical management decision making process for patients affected with meniscal pathologies. At the ORS 2016 Annual Meeting, the membership of the Meniscus Section voiced the opinion that there was a need to disseminate more detailed information about meniscus imaging techniques. This webinar will provide an overview of MR techniques for those scientists not entirely familiar with MR physics, while also providing a more in-depth analysis of the physics underlying the acquisition analysis methods specific to T1ρ, T2, T2* mapping.

Participants will learn about: (i) the process of acquiring and analyzing images and data acquired from MR scans will be reviewed (ii) clinical Imaging & UTE techniques, and (iii) T2 & T1 rho mapping of meniscus.

Co-Organizers:
Suzanne Maher, PhD, Associate Scientist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Matthew Koff, PhD, Associate Scientist, Hospital for Special Surgery

Speakers:
Matthew Koff, PhD, Associate Scientist, Hospital for Special Surgery
An Engineers Overview of the Process of Acquiring and Analyzing Images and Data Acquired from MR Scans

Christine Chung, MD, Professor in Residence of Radiology, University of California at San Diego
Clinical Imaging & UTE Techniques

Sharmilla Majumdar, PhD, Professor and the Vice Chair of Research, University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine
T2 & T1 Rho Mapping of Meniscus

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

>>Webinar Recording

Please note: This webinar is password protected and only available to ORS members and those who paid the webinar registration fee. 

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Osteoarthritis, the leading cause of disability and a financial burden on the society, affects 50+ million Americans. There are no effective treatment options available for this clinical syndrome largely because the molecular mechanisms of disease development are poorly understood. Although articular cartilage degeneration is the hallmark of end stage osteoarthritis, it is no longer considered to be only a cartilage disease. It is now being recognized that osteoarthritis affects all knee joint tissues (meniscus, cartilage, ligament, bone) and should therefore be viewed as a total joint disease. ORS conducted a webinar to address the basic science, clinical and translational aspects of osteoarthritis as a total joint disease. Differences between mouse and human was discussed.