5th Annual Musculoskeletal Repair and Regeneration Symposium - Virtual Event

Symposium Mission

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine Musculoskeletal Repair and Regeneration Symposium seeks to expand the knowledge base within the field, and to foster creativity, collaboration and networking between researchers throughout the region. This year's meeting will emphasize recent advances in translational research in four areas:

• Stem cells and tissue repair: in tendon and beyond
• Novel views into the disc and other degenerative diseases
• New insights in arthritis
• Bone adaption in aging and disease

Conference Location

LeFrak Auditorium (Room 151) Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1301 Morris Park Ave. Bronx, NY 10461

Directions

https://einsteinmed.edu/visitors/

Statement of Need

Damage to musculoskeletal tissues is a significant cause of morbidity and increased mortality, and is a magnifier of mortality in other clinical diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. The innate repair capacities are limited for articular cartilage, tendon, and extensive bone defects. In addition, current treatments for the repair of injured musculoskeletal tissue are not sufficient to restore the functionality of the original tissue. These daunting challenges present a desperate need for a better understanding of musculoskeletal biology and emphasize the importance of discovering novel repair and regeneration strategies that can be translated to clinical use.

Goals

This program will address current issues in musculoskeletal repair and regeneration, and disease treatment. Discussions will focus on up-to-date laboratory discoveries and the potential impact of these findings on patient treatment and management in the future.