OARSI Weekly Briefing - January 21, 2022

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January 21, 2022 Briefing-at-a-Glance
 Call for Late Breaking Abstracts | OARSI Request for Endorsement or Sponsorship Opportunities | World Congress Member Survey | OARSI Live Webinar Recordings | Call for Committee Volunteers | Member Spotlight: Barbara Chan | OARSI Rehab Discussion Group Paper | 2022 Membership Dues  | Become a Sponsor, Supporter, or Exhibitor | Important Dates | Weekly Briefing Archive

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Call for Late Breaking Abstracts Open NOW!

The Osteoarthritis Research Society International invites you to submit your research for a poster presentation at the 2022 OARSI Hybrid World Congress to be held April 7-10, 2022. 
Click here for more information regarding late breaking abstract submission.

DEADLINE: February 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST

SUBMIT A LATE BREAKING ABSTRACT

 

The OARSI Strategic Alliance Committee fosters relationships with societies, foundations, groups and industry partners with an interest in OA and related research to advance knowledge in this area. OARSI members and societies with an interest in OA are welcome and encouraged to submit an Endorsement/Sponsorship/Initiative Request Form for consideration.

If you have any questions about the endorsement/sponsorship process, please contact OARSI Executive Director, Elizabeth Grotos at egrotos@oarsi.org.

 

World Congress Member Survey

While public health concerns and travel restrictions continue, the OARSI Board of Directors is seeking member input to determine participation at the OARSI World Congress scheduled in April in Berlin, Germany. Please take a few minutes to tell us about your current plans to participate in the  Congress and other in-person conferences by completing the short survey found at this link. 

Your response to this survey will assist us in planning OARSI activities.

 

OARSI Live Webinar Recordings

Did you miss the most recent OARSI Live webinar? Would you like to view a prior OARSI webinar that you attended or missed? No problem... All OARSI Live webinars are recorded and posted HERE. While you're on the page, please bookmark it to keep up to date on the upcoming OARSI Live webinar schedule.

 

Call for Committee Volunteers

OARSI is now accepting applications for new committee members with terms to begin after the 2022 World Congress in April. If you are interested in applying to serve on a committee, please complete the short application found at this link.

DEADLINE: January 31, 2022

OARSI’s success depends on the many volunteers who serve in leadership. Volunteering can provide professional growth and expand your network of OARSI friends and collaborators. Service to OARSI can provide leadership skills that will benefit you personally and professionally. Volunteering is also a way to give back to your field and support OARSI while meeting and working with new people.

OARSI is looking for volunteers for: 

  • OARSI Committees
  • Abstract Reviewers
  • Early Career Investigator Mentors
  • Translators
  • Language Editors
  • Tagging Slides
  • Website 
  • Podcasts 
  • Scholarship Hosts

 

Member Spotlight: Barbara Chan

This week's member spotlight is OARSI 2022 Abstract Chair, Barbara Chan.

How long have you been a member of OARSI and why did you join?

Since 2019, some of my research interests are associated with OA and I wanted to learn from the OA community, both clinical and basic aspects.

What do you enjoy most about OARSI?

Almost everything. Examples include pre-congress symposiums where I can find some specific aspects related to OA. For example, clinical trials on OA, which is new but useful to me. Balanced sessions between clinical and basic science on related topics on OA, where I can get a more comprehensive and holistic understanding of a particular aspect of OA. For example, biomechanics and rehabilitation from a clinical point of view and mechanobiology from a basic science point of view. I also enjoyed the exciting and inspiring Debate session, and the Year In Review, always as a wonderful wrap-up of the meeting. The other thing I enjoy most is meeting a lot of old and new friends and talking about science while having good food and drinks. 

Tell us a little bit about your research?

The ultimate goal of my lab is to bioengineer complex tissues for the replacement of injured and defective tissues particularly those of the musculoskeletal system. I work on cell-based and biomaterial-assisted tissue engineering approaches in tissues such as cartilage, bone, intervertebral disc, and ligament. Achieving such an ultimate goal is not easy and we have been facing a lot of problems. In order to solve such problems, our lab is also keen to develop some platform technologies, examples include scaffolding technology, microfabrication, micropatterning technology, and novel biomimetic materials. Last but not the least, using the platforms we have established, we are also interested to understand the interactions between cells and their niche or microenvironment in particular the extracellular matrix and the mechanical niche, before translating this knowledge into practical strategies for tissue engineering including scaffolding and mechanical stimulation.

What are you most excited about for OARSI in 2022?

I can’t wait to catch up with old friends and know new friends in the OA community, revisit this exciting city Berlin, and enjoy the enthusiasm of talking about science, in 2022.  

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Sports such as table tennis, swimming, biking, and hiking. Also, reading, cooking, and playing family board games.

 

OARSI Rehabilitation Discussion Group Paper of the Year for Early Career Investigators

The OARSI Rehabilitation Discussion Group is pleased to announce that applications are open for their Paper of the Year Award for Early Career Investigators. The award seeks to recognize the outstanding achievements of Members of our Discussion Group who have aimed to improve the lives of people with osteoarthritis through scientific investigation of rehabilitation. Papers published during the 2021 calendar year are eligible. More details and application instructions can be found HERE.

DEADLINE: January 31, 2022
 

2022 Membership Dues

Thank you very much for your support of OARSI through your membership. It is now time to renew your dues for 2022. The World Congress on Osteoarthritis will be held on April 7-10, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. Watch for registration and program information coming soon. You may register and join OARSI at the same time when registration launches, but we encourage you to renew your dues NOW by CLICKING HERE.

 

2022 Sponsors & Exhibitors

2022 Industry Partners 

Contact Dana Groves
Manager of Relations Manager
856-642-4434  
dgroves@oarsi.org
Download Our 2022 Sponsorship, Support & Exhibit Prospectus
 

Important Dates & Upcoming Deadlines

  • January 31, 2022 - OARSI Rehabilitation Discussion Group Paper of the Year for Early Career Investigators Application Deadline

  • January 31, 2022 - Call for Committee Volunteers Deadline
  • February 1, 2022 - Call for Late Breaking Abstracts Deadline
  • April 7 - 10, 2022 - OARSI World Congress in Berlin, Germany
  • Renew Membership Dues for 2022 - HERE

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