NEXT #WebinarWednesday on Oct 8 with the ORS Meniscus Section, Meniscus Matters: The Asian Chapter. Clinicians from USA & Japan will compare standards in #meniscusrepair, share best practices & foster global collaboration. Register now: https://t.co/kUAoUnzOD3.

⏰ One week left! Pitch your breakthrough #musculoskeletal idea, validate market potential & get expert mentorship at the #ORS2026 Business Innovation Competition. Submit by Oct 10: ors.org/2026bic/

Articles due December 31, 2025 for the Special @jorthopres.bsky.social Issue on #tendonresearch, building on the 2024 ORS Tendon Conference at Mayo Clinic. Contribute to a key resource for #orthoresearchers. Submit here: ors.memberclicks.net/jorsubmit#/.

Join us Friday, Oct 17 for the second webinar in our Global Perspectives series bringing together leading voices to discuss how to formalize and share clinical data, bridging research and practice with a special focus on the East African region. Register now: ors.memberclicks.net/ifmrs101725web

Deadline Extended to Oct 13 to submit your nominations for the #ORS2026 Marshall R. Urist, MD Award! An $5,000 award honoring an investigator with a sustained research in tissue regeneration. Don't miss the chance to nominate a deserving colleague: https://t.co/vBydCqYLeH

👋 Meet ORS Member Khizar Hayat, DVM, a veterinarian from Pakistan earning his PhD at City University of Hong Kong with Cornell. His work explores cartilage bonding, collagen fibrils, and cx43 knockout models in osteoarthritis. Learn more: https://www.ors.org/khizar-hayat/

Are you registered? Join us this #WebinarWednesday on Oct 1 to explore the fundamentals of #implant infection, its challenges, and the science behind it. Sets the stage for our #ORS2026 workshop on risk, diagnosis & treatment. Register now: https://ors.memberclicks.net/oimp10125web

Our sold out #ORSAmbassador event in NYC brought together researchers for an evening of networking, raffles, & giveaways! Highlights included membership insights from James Iatridis, PhD, & an intro to the new Skeletal Muscle Section by Woojin Han, PhD. https://bit.ly/4mxvdb4

Are you registered? Join us this #WebinarWednesday on Oct 1 to explore the fundamentals of #implant infection, its challenges, and the science behind it. Sets the stage for our #ORS2026 workshop on risk, diagnosis & treatment. Register now: https://ors.memberclicks.net/oimp10125web

🏅FINAL REMINDER: Nominate by Sept 30 for the ORS Fellows Class of 2026! Recognize an ORS member, or yourself, for outstanding service, leadership, & contributions to research. Recipients honored at #ORS2026. Hurry, submit now: https://t.co/GjyamY3SAb https://t.co/3hPwANdG2R

🚨 Urgent: Congress must pass the FY2026 budget by tomorrow at midnight to prevent a government shutdown that would disrupt biomedical research. Take a minute to contact your lawmakers using @aimbe-official.bsky.social quick letter tool: takeaction.io/aimbe/protec...

In @JOrthoPres.bsky.social this study found reductions in hip abductor and ankle extensor strength impact gait modifications on cartilage mechanics, showing importance of considering muscle strengths when designing rehabilitation for KOA buff.ly/dt8ab6R @orssociety.bsky.social #ORSSMC #Ortho

Only 2 weeks left to submit your abstracts for the 2025 Philadelphia Spine Research Society (PSRS) Symposium. Submit by October 10: www.ors.org/2025psrs-sym...

Last Chance to Submit! Spotlighting 2025 winner James C. Iatridis, PhD. 👏 Nominate for the $5,000 #ORS2026 Marshall R. Urist, MD Award, honoring excellence in tissue regeneration research. Submit today: bit.ly/3w7J9RH

Final Call for Nominations! We are proud to feature 2025 award winner Christopher H. Evans, PhD. Honoring exceptional mentors in the #ORScommunity who guide new investigators toward independent #orthopaedic research careers. Hurry, submit today: https://www.ors.org/farshid-guilak-mentoring-award/

💡 Got a breakthrough idea in #mskresearch? Showcase your innovation & get expert mentorship to help bring your idea to market. Submit to the Business Innovation Competition at the #ORS2026 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC. Executive Summary due October 10: https://www.ors.org/2026bic/

🚨Friday, Sept 26, is the final day to submit your nominations for the #ORS2026 Marshall R. Urist, MD. This $5,000 award honors an investigator with a sustained, focused research in tissue regeneration related to the #musculoskeletal system. Submit now: https://bit.ly/3w7J9RH

Join us Oct 29 at 12 PM CST for a #WebinarWednesday on Novel Methods in Musculoskeletal Research. This session will cover propensity score analyses and statistical & machine learning approaches for modeling longitudinal data. Register now: ors.memberclicks.net/scr102925web

Nominate a colleague or yourself for the inaugural ORS Meniscus Momentum Award by November 10. This award honors a mid-career investigator driving impact in #meniscus research, mentorship, innovation & service. Submit here: t.co/l2atqbnmwg

⏳ Last chance! Nominations for the inaugural Farshid Guilak Outstanding Achievement in Mentoring Award are due this Friday, Sept 24! Celebrate mentors who guide new investigators toward independent #orthopaedic research careers. Submit: https://www.ors.org/farshid-guilak-mentoring-award/

👉 THIS WEEK - Join us for an ORS Tendon Section #WebinarWednesday, A Tendon-cy to Heal: Regenerating Tendons & Ligaments in Zebrafish. Hear from Thomas Schilling, Jenna Galloway & Joanna Smeeton on the latest #tendon & ligament regeneration. Register now: ors.memberclicks.net/ten092425web#/

🚨 AIMBE calls on the scientific community to urge Congress to ensure timely passage of the FY2026 budget 👇 Strong, sustained funding for our nation's health and science agencies is essential for economic prosperity, U.S. global competitiveness, and public heath. takeaction.io/aimbe/protec...

🎉 The ORS Ambassador Regional Symposium Poster Session in Sundance, UT, was a success! Over 150 attendees explored 26 research posters from 15 labs across 7 institutions. Thanks to all who presented and joined! Learn more about the #ORSAmbassadors: https://bit.ly/4mxvdb4

🎧 Advocate via podcast. Be a guest and share your science on Bone Talk! Or listen to the AAOS Advocacy Podcast (health policy & research) or This Academic Life (NIH layoffs insight). Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fwTig9

🌏 Join us Oct 8, 7–8 PM CT for a #WebinarWednesday with the ORS Meniscus Section, Meniscus Matters: The Asian Chapter. Clinicians from USA & Japan will compare standards in #meniscusrepair, share best practices & foster global collaboration. Register: https://t.co/kUAoUnzOD3 https://t.co/M2LeO3tgy2

New in @JOrthopRes.bsky.social: Mechanical behavior of 5.5 mm CoCr & Ti spinal rods varies significantly among suppliers, up to 29% difference in yield load, suggesting rods are not mechanically equivalent. Key considerations for surgical planning! buff.ly/RovQOAJ #ORSSMC @ORSsociety.bsky.social

What if we could diagnose musculoskeletal infections (MSKI) with a blood test? Our paper published in @jorthopres.bsky.social identified unique miRNA signatures for S. aureus and S. epidermidis, reflecting infection-driven immune responses. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... 🧵(1/7) 🔽

#Newpub in @jorthopres.bsky.social by Drs. Forster, Peters, Christiansen, @jslapsley.bsky.social, @michaelbade.bsky.social & team on Preoperative and Post- #Rehabilitation Predictors of #GaitBiomechanics Six Months After Total #KneeArthroplasty. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40923522/

🏅Reminder: Nominations Due Sept 30 for the ORS Fellows Class of 2026! Recognize an ORS member, or yourself, for outstanding service, leadership, & contributions to research. Recipients honored at the #ORS2026 Annual Meeting. View eligibility and submit: https://www.ors.org/ors-fellows/

Register now for an ORS Tendon Section #WebinarWednesday on Sept 24, 12 PM CST, A Tendon-cy to Heal: Regenerating Tendons & Ligaments in Zebrafish. Hear from Thomas Schilling, Jenna Galloway & Joanna Smeeton on the latest #tendon & ligament regeneration. 🔗 ors.memberclicks.net/ten092425web#/

NEXT WEEK on Sept 26: Nominations are due for the #ORS2026 Marshall R. Urist, MD. This $5,000 award honors an investigator with a sustained, focused body of research in tissue regeneration related to the #musculoskeletal system. Nominate today: ors.org/ors-marshall...

📢 New #WebinarWednesday on Oct 1 at 12 PM CT. Explore the fundamentals of #implant infection, its challenges, and the science behind it. Sets the stage for our #ORS2026 workshop on risk, diagnosis & treatment. Learn more and register here: https://ors.memberclicks.net/oimp10125web

Celebrate a mentor who inspires you! Nominations due September 24 for the inaugural Farshid Guilak Outstanding Achievement in Mentoring Award. Honoring mentors who guide new investigators toward success in #orthopaedic research. Learn more and submit: https://t.co/b09gnOjX6N

Happening Tomorrow – An #ORSNYC2025 Networking Event hosted by #ORSAmbassadors. An evening with fellow #musculoskeletal researchers to network and learn more about ORS. RSVPs have now reached capacity; however, you can join the waitlist: bit.ly/4gDvO9R. See you then!

🚨 Webinar Today, September 17 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM Central. Register now: ors.memberclicks.net/sp091725web

New @jorthopres.bsky.social Editor's Pick! This research was to assess the agreement in measures of acute knee cartilage thickness and composition change after loading in clinical knee OA between two MRI acquisition approaches. Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jor.70043

🚨 Tomorrow - There is still time to register!

🎉 Congrats to the 2026 ORS Collaborative Exchange Grant recipients! These awards support collaborations between #musculoskeletal researchers at different institutions. Read their research project summaries: https://www.ors.org/ors-collaborative-exchange-grants/

The NIH ended the MOSAIC K99/R00 program, a blow to early-career scientists from diverse backgrounds. But NIH has granted automatic eligibility extensions. Share this update to support young investigators. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fwTig9

⌛ Tonight! Last chance to submit to the ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award. Nominate a deserving colleague now: www.ors.org/orsoref-dist...

Stay cozy and show your ORS pride! The ORS 1/4 zip sweater is perfect for cool evenings, conferences, or just working from home. Comfortable, classic, and a great way to highlight your passion for #musculoskeletal research. Orders yours today: https://lnkd.in/g7NdCG6X

Showcase your innovation, validate market potential, & get expert mentorship to help bring your idea from bench to market. Submit to the Business Innovation Competition at the #ORS2026 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC. Executive Summary due October 10: https://www.ors.org/2026bic/

NEXT WEEK on Sept 17, join us for a #WebinarWednesday on strategies to tackle NIH/NSF shifts, resilient grant writing, & the global impact of U.S. funding changes. Open to all career stages! Register now: https://t.co/O6M7mCr55j https://t.co/maLicE4tDR

It's your chance to nominate a colleague or yourself for the inaugural ORS Meniscus Momentum Award. This award honors a mid-career investigator driving impact in #meniscus research, mentorship, innovation & service. Learn more: t.co/l2atqbnmwg

Happening this Friday! Held with the annual Summit by Summit Brain, Spine & Orthopedics, the ORS Ambassador Regional Symposium (SOARS) Poster Session is Sept 12, 4–5:30 PM at Sundance Resort, UT. Free to attend! Learn more: https://soarsconference.org/

🚨 Nominations due this Friday, Sept 12, for the ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award. This award honors an individual who has contributed to the field of #orthopaedic research, to the ORS, and OREF through outstanding scientific achievements. Nominate today: https://t.co/REwz5gVM56

🚨 Reminder: Join us this #WebinarWednesday, Sept 10, for insights on large vs. small animal models in #tendonresearch and more. Organized by the ORS Preclinical Models Section. Learn more and register now: https://ors.memberclicks.net/pcm091025web

👋 A big welcome to the newest ORS Section, the Skeletal Muscle Section! Skeletal muscle drives mobility, strength & overall #musculoskeletal health. This Section will advance research in regeneration, aging, trauma, & therapeutics. Learn more & join: ors.org/skeletalmusc...

Thank you, @orssociety.bsky.social, for promoting AIMBE's upcoming Public Policy Institute (PPI) this Oct. 27-28 in D.C. We look forward to continuing our partnership with ORS and encourage MSK trainees to apply! More information about PPI and associated travel awards here: aimbe.org/institute/

🤝 ORS partners with @aimbe-official.bsky.social for the Public Policy Institute (PPI) 📅 Oct 27–28, Washington, D.C. Learn how policy impacts research + meet gov’t officials, industry leaders & advocacy experts. Deadline to apply for travel awards: Sept 26. More info: aimbe.org/institute