4th 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 inspiration, collaboration and networking between researchers throughout the region. This year's meeting will emphasize recent advances in translational research in two areas: 

  • Mechanisms and development of novel therapeutics for musculoskeletal disorders and diseases
  • Stem cell, tissue repair, degeneration, and regeneration 

Highlights for 4th annual symposium

  • World-class scientists, including keynote speakers, will share their viewpoints and their most exciting up-to-date translational research
  • Presentations from new participating institutions including: Rush University, Boston University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Georgia Tech/Emory University, and The University of Kansas

Conference Location

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

Directions

https://einsteinmed.edu/es/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.

Registration

REGISTRATION 

Deadline: October 8, 2015

Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and reception.

Registration is free.  Early registration is highly recommended.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS / YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD 

Poster Session - We invite investigators to submit abstracts for the poster session, which is an important component of this conference. Posters will be displayed throughout the day with a dedicated poster session. Young Investigator Award Abstracts from graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will be considered for Young Investigator Awards. Three winners will be announced and each will be presented with prize and a plaque during the evening session. Winners will have the opportunity to give a brief highlight of their work (2 minutes) at the end of the award ceremony.

To qualify, you must register and submit an abstract to Dr. Mia Thi, the chair of the Poster Session and Young Investigator Award committee, by October 8, 2015 via email to: mia.thi@einsteinmed.edu.

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

The abstract is limited to 1 page. Include in your abstract the study's objective, a brief statement of methods, a summary of the results obtained, conclusions, and significance. As the Symposium aims to promote communication within our region, we encourage you to submit your recent work (within 2015) to this Symposium, including work that may have been submitted to other meetings. 

Einstein Campus

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Hui B. Sun, PhD

STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Maurizio Pacifici, PhD

Yi-Xian Qin, PhD

Nelly Andarawis-Puri, PhD

Jeremy Mao, DDS, PhD

POSTER SESSION AND YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD COMMITTEE

David Hirsh, MD

Robert J. Majeska, PhD

Jeremy J. Mao, DDS, PhD

Maurizio Pacifici, PhD

Sylvia O. Suadicani, PhD

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mia M. Thi, PhD

Chair, Poster Session and Young Investigator Award Committee

HOTEL INFORMATION 

Residence Inn by Marriot The Bronx at Metro Center Atrium 1776 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461 Launched in May 2015, the hotel is a 10 minute walk from the Symposium, and offers a free shuttle to Albert Einstein 

PARKING INFORMATION 

The PF Parking lot 1975 Eastchester Road Bronx, NY 10461