Are you an Early Career @orssociety.bsky.social member attending the 2026 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC? Consider applying to the Early Career Outreach Travel Award (ECOTA) to support ($300) your attendance at the Open Door outreach event! Link: buff.ly/ffsXKyt#ORSSMC

Synovial fibroblasts support vascular function in an acute injury-on-a-chip model https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.07.12.664530v1

Connect with others in our #orthocommunity with the Orthopaedic Research Starter Pack 👉https://go.bsky.app/61hCir6

Recent findings in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social show loss of effective lubricating viscosity is the primary mechanical marker of synovial inflammation in equine OA, linked to inflammation biochemical markers like white blood cell count & PGE2. buff.ly/gwOPVsK #ORSxDerby #ORSSMC @ORSsociety.bsky.social

'One health' seeks to overcome health challenges that afflict numerous species. Takashi Taguchi & Mandi Lopez present information on variation in bone healing between different animals: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #ORSSMC #ORSxDerby @jorthopres.bluesky.social

Did you know that Hartley guinea pigs spontaneously develop osteoarthritis (OA), alike humans? Check out Dr. Afzali's paper in @jorthopres.bsky.social utilizing this model system to validate the intravenous delivery of cellular therapies. Link: buff.ly/evclxZd #ORSSMC #ORSxDerby

Like us, horses can injure their tendons and ligaments & often don't recover full tendon or ligament strength. Diane Little, et al. explore preclinical tendon & ligament animal models for developing better treatment: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #ORSxDerby #ORSSMC @jorthopres.bsky.social

In @JOrthopRes.bsky.social, the Christiansen Lab (UC Davis) reports sex differences in mice post-femur fracture: 🦴 Males show greater systemic bone loss & TNF-α elevation 💪 Females trend toward greater muscle loss in the injured limb buff.ly/LfFQjGn #ORSxDerby #ORSSMC @ORSsociety.bsky.social

This study used caliberated CT to show that bone density changes across the innominate bone due to age and sex tend to vary between individuals, although consistent effects were seen at specific regions. buff.ly/j2Uhe4J @orssociety.bsky.social #ORSSMC #ORSxDerby #KyDerby #BMD #fracture

Lateral epicondylitis, or 'tennis elbow', impacts women more often than men. Kazuhiro Ikeda & coauthors looked at potential causes for this discrepancy, finding sex differences in wrist torque and endurance: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #ORSxDerby #ORSSMC @jorthopres.bsky.social

FYI: The Spencer Foundation, Kapor Foundation, The William T. Grant Foundation, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have collaborated to offer $25K rapid response grants. "This rapid response bridge funding opportunity is for scholars and teams whose grants have recently been cancelled by NSF."

Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby! In parallel, the #ORSSMC will be posting articles from @jorthopres.bsky.social showcasing how @orssociety.bsky.social members contribute to the success and longevity of animal and human athletes alike. #ORSxDerby #KyDerby #OneHealth 🏇 🏃‍♀️ Link: buff.ly/raqOTGd

Great interview with Prof. Mandi Lopez, Professor of Veterinary Surgery in LSU School of Veterinary Medicine ! She shares her career, interests, and life advice for the orthopaedic research community! Check it out here: buff.ly/I8VdeCt @orssociety.bsky.social #ORSSMC #ORSxDerby #KyDerby

Meet Dr. Dianne Little, DVM, PhD, a vet surgeon & orthopaedic scientist leveraging multi-omics to advance rotator cuff tendon tissue engineering. Her translational work advocates for more inclusive approaches in regenerative medicine. 👩‍🔬 buff.ly/3mrzXoF #ORSxDerby #ORSSMC @ORSsociety.bsky.social

I am honored to highlight Vet-Scientist and past @orssociety.bsky.social president, Dr. Kurt Hankenson! The Hankenson Lab @umich.edu is interested in elucidating mechanisms of bone formation to improve clinical care. Spotlight: buff.ly/I8OoHC0 #ORSSMC #ORSxDerby

Meet Dr. Brenna Pugliese, Veterinarian and PhD candidate in the Schnabel Lab at @ncstate.bsky.social . Dr. Pugliese investigates intra-articular therapies for equine patients, with applications toward human health. Spotlight: buff.ly/1dDyb4O #ORSSMC #ORSxDerby

Vet-scientists in the @orssociety.bsky.social improve orthopaedic health for animals & humans. Meet Dr. Kelly Santangelo: buff.ly/K1go4OO The Santangelo Lab aims to enhance healthspan by aiding functional, independent, & pain-free mobility. #ORSSMC #ORSxDerby

In honor of the Kentucky Derby this week, the #ORSSMC is excited to highlight some of the stellar Veterinary Scientists in the @orssociety.bsky.social & their research in the areas of #sexdifferences, #animalhealth, and #onehealth. Stay tuned on May 1, 2, & 3 for more! #ORSxDerby #KyDerby

The periosteum, a thin connective tissue covering the surface of bone, is densely populated with nerve fibers. Recent work published in @jorthopres.bsky.social by @svarghese.bsky.social et al. highlights how periosteal injury prolongs pain after bone fracture. Link: buff.ly/hJ45FRs #ORSSMC

Excited to present our latest research at SFB 2025 Meeting! If you’re interested in light-based 3D printing of in vitro disease models and fabrication of photoresponsive hydrogels, please attend my talks on Wednesday (04/09) and Friday (04/11)! Can’t wait to connect with everyone in Chicago 🏙️ (1/n)

Today I received notice that our IMSD T32 has been terminated. This program was the culmination of ~10 years of work we put into building our community. I don’t quite have the words. 💔

Congrats to all of the new Schmidt Science Fellows! I am excited to meet you at future events 🥳 And welcome to Bluesky @schmidtfellows.bsky.social 🎉

I am excited to highlight the fabulous members of the @orssociety.bsky.social Social Media Committee (#ORSSMC)! Give each of these members a follow on LinkedIn, X, and Bluesky to learn more about the latest in Orthopaedic Research, and be the first to engage with our latest advocacy efforts. 🎉

Please share widely!

Resharing for all of the new bluesky people. Happy to add more ortho researchers to this list of 120+!

For those interested in the latest spine research -- increased plasma levels of MMP3 may signify an increased risk of intervertebral disc disease, as published in @jorspine.bsky.social #ORSSMC @orssociety.bsky.social Link: buff.ly/N3HLFe6

As ORS Social Media Committee Chair, I am excited to welcome our new Social Media Liaisons (#ORSSML)! Randeep, Nesa, Nicholas, and Ahmed will be sharing the latest @jorthopres.bsky.social and @jorspine.bsky.social articles on your feed in addition to our fabulous committee members. 👏

🚨 Attention NIH & NSF grantees! AAAS is hosting a rapid response webinar this Friday, 12-1 pm ET, on responding to federal research grant terminations. NIH and NSF will be case examples. Register here: aaas.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

To repair or not to repair? Recent research published in @jorthopres.bsky.social suggests that surgically repairing an Achilles tendon rupture restores plantar flexor function more effectively than nonsurgical treatment. #ORSSMC @joshrbaxter.bsky.social Link: buff.ly/YnqhvzS

Coloradans are fed up with DOGE @bennet.senate.gov @neguse.house.gov

PSA: The @orssociety.bsky.social Social Media Committee will cross-post the latest publications from @jorthopres.bsky.social and @jorspine.bsky.social across X, Bluesky, and LinkedIn. We aim to share the latest advances in orthopaedic research with you wherever you look for science content! #ORSSMC

Recent findings in @jorthopres.bsky.social suggest that the presence of metabolic comorbidities worsen the presentation of Achilles tendinopathy. #TendonTuesday #ORSSMC @orssociety.bsky.social Funding: NIH, NIAMS Link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39763090/

Beyond excited to share our collaborative, forward-looking perspective in @rsc.org Applied Polymers with a team of early career researchers (graduate students and postdoctoral scientists) on Vat Photopolymerization with special emphasis on new chemistries and processes! pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Standing up for Science in Iowa City

👏👏 #StandUpforScience2025 #ScienceisforEveryone

Stand Up For Science 2025! Find your people today and get involved. This is what I'm marching with today. @standupforscience.bsky.social

Happy to share a recent manuscript that I contributed to, "Measurement and Comparison of Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel Mechanics Across Length Scales." Link: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... This work would not be possible without federal funding. #fundscience

Forty-seven scientific societies have signed a letter organized by the @ucsusa.bsky.social urging Congress to protect federally funded research and federal scientists: www.ucsusa.org/about/news/s...

🎨🔬 Announcing the winners of the ORS Art x Science Contest! Images were submitted prior to #ORS2025 and voted on by 142 attendees on-site. This artistic and scientific endeavor was brought to you by the ORS Ambassadors. View the winners: https://buff.ly/4jyf8BG

Ortho folks - check out @jorspine.bsky.social and @jorthopres.bsky.social now on Bluesky! #ORSSMC @orssociety.bsky.social

NIH cuts are getting the press, but VA research is getting slashed too. What do we lose when VA research goes away? Here's some greatest hits: The nicotine patch, invention of the cardiac pacemaker, first successful liver transplant, development of the CAT/CT scan prospect.org/health/2025-...

Excited to share a research feature that will soon be at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. This work would not be possible without direct funding from the NSF, the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology, Schmidt Fellows, and the NIH. #fundscience youtube.com/shorts/RAd4h...

CZI announced today they decided to not continue with the second round of the Science Diversity Leadership Awards. I am beyond upset for the applicants that held on to hope that CZI would continue supporting the necessary work.

Maybe I wasn’t clear about this. I wanted more egg and no plane crash, not many plane crash and no egg.

Snowy ski day in CO

Our NEW Primer on Osteoarthrits is live today! By Tang, Zhang, Oo, Fu, Risberg, Bierma-Zeinstra, Neogi, Atukorala, Malfait Ding & @profdavidhunter.bsky.social @jointsintheworld.bsky.social. Check it out here: https://www.nature.c...

Countries should be investing more money in science, not less. It’s pretty clear that many young minds will not be interested in becoming scientists if the salaries are not good and the future of this occupation is not certain.