2015 UVA Orthopaedic Research Retreat

ResearchRetreat1 The University of Virginia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery continues to build momentum in the realm of basic science, translational, and clinical research. This was highlighted in our research retreat held on May 9, 2015 at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville organized by UVA Orthopaedic’s Dr. Quanjun Cui. Internationally renowned researchers in Biomedical Engineering, Musculoskeletal Basic Science, Biomechanics, and Orthopaedic Surgery gathered to present their research and invite collaboration throughout the institution.

Linked here are the presentations:

Name	Presentations
Dr. Quanjun Cui	Introduction
Dr. George Christ	UVa Neuromuscular tissue engineering: Overview, current status and future directions
Drs. Silvia Blemker and Shayn Peirce-Cottler	Developing New Strategies for Musculoskeletal Tissue Repair and Regeneration using Biomedical Engineering Approaches
Dr. Nicole Deal	Stem cell for nerve regeneration/Axogen nerve allograft trial
Dr. Abhijit Dighe	MSCs, Treg cells and osteogenesis
Dr. Xinlin Yang	Antioxidants and their orthopaedic applications
Drs. Jin Li and Josh Li	Systemic Application for Injury Site Specific Delivery via Neutrophils to Treat Back Pain
Drs. Hamid Hassanzadeh and Frank Shen	Spine Division – S. Aureus vaccine study
Dr. Joe Hart	Collaborations cross the ground: evaluation of outcomes of orthopaedic patients
Dr. David Diduch	Highlights of Sports Division clinical trials
Dr. Bobby Chhabra	Updates on tendon repair and regeneration
Dr. Joseph Park	Porous Metal Implants for Osseous Integration for Tendon/Ligament
Drs. Josh Li and David Weiss	A novel macrophage targeting MRI contrast molecule for diagnosis of chronic post-traumatic osteomyelitis
Dr. Shawn Russell	Current research in Pediatric Division
Drs. David Weiss and George Christ	Showcase for successful collaboration for grant application

Our mission is to attain a national and internatinoal reputation as a leader in academic orthopaedics in the areas of patient care, orthopaedic education, and musculoskeletal research.