OARSI Early Career Investigators
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Osteoarthritis Research Society International Early Career Investigator Committee: Mission is to help develop early and mid-career investigators in OA research. https://oarsi.org/
From this week, every Monday we'll share a recent paper from an OARSI early career investigator. First is Dr Andrea Bruder's SUPER-Knee trial (La Trobe) in Annals of Internal Medicine: buff.ly/FEfAuTD Have a recent paper you'd like featured? Fill out this form: buff.ly/sOnGkjI
Aiming for a Highest Rated ECI Abstract at OARSI Congress 2027? Past President Prof. Martin Englund's advice: "Please keep the message clear and concise, and make sure your research aim, methods, results and conclusion align." Submissions close 21 October 2026. Link: buff.ly/4SZiUd7
From a chat at OARSI Vienna 2024 to an international research exchange! 🌍 Dr Karl Morgan used the OARSI Travel Scholarship to join A/Prof Matthew Harkey at Michigan State University, training in knee ultrasound after ACL reconstruction. Applications open later this year: buff.ly/ld8pa98
Monthly #OARSI ECI Spotlight: Introducing Filippo Recenti from Lund University and Università di Genova ! Filippo will be supporting the ECI Journal Peer Reviewer Training Program. His research focuses on the role of multimorbidity in the development and management of OA.
Today is World Osteoarthritis Day. A day to acknowledge the over 600 million people living with osteoarthritis worldwide, and to recognise the researchers working to change what their future looks like We're proud to be part of a global community working together to advance OA 🌍
🔬 OARSI ECI Research Spotlight: Dr. Jenna Schulz MPT, PhD (Postdoc @ UBC) studies knee OA & female athlete health across the lifespan. 📣 She's recruiting participants - especially researchers! See image for details & take the survey: buff.ly/GB0xSvp #osteoarthritis #femaleathletehealth #OARSI
ECI Travel Support Award is back for OARSI 2027 in Barcelona! A limited number of $1,000 awards are available to help Early Career Investigators attend Congress - apply during abstract submission. 🗓️ Deadline: October 21, 2026 🔗 buff.ly/j9rgVvK #OARSI2027 #EarlyCareerInvestigator
OARSI LIVE Webinar | September 18, 8am ET Join experts in the field for a conversation about identifying effective interventions for OA and whether it's time to move beyond statistical significance. Q&A to follow. Free for OARSI members! Register here: buff.ly/Ejaomvj
📣 An OARSI ECI-led Initiative (Jade He & Karl Morgan): The OARSI Human Movement Biomechanics Discussion Group is conducting a global survey to understand how researchers and healthcare professionals perceive and use biomechanics in osteoarthritis research and care. Link: buff.ly/jpKBb8t
📢 Barcelona is calling! Abstract submissions for the OARSI 2027 World Congress on Osteoarthritis are officially open. Key dates: Aug 17, 2026: Submission site opens Oct 21, 2026: Submission deadline Submit here: lnkd.in/eMSGceZQ #OARSI2027 #Osteoarthritis #Barcelona
Did you know that OARSI provides opportunities for trainees to participate in international and national exchanges? Read more about Travis Haber's exchange at the University of Southern Denmark in Denmark here: buff.ly/xBJkM08 Stay tuned for when applications are due!
OARSI LIVE Webinar | May 20, 8 am ET Join Prof Steve Messier for a conversation about the challenges and realities of designing and funding OA prevention trials. Q&A to follow. Free for OARSI members! Register here: buff.ly/VJWZf5s
Seen a poster that stands out? 👀 🏆 Vote for the People’s Choice Award 📱 Scan the QR code at the poster area 🗳️ Choose your favorite in each category: Basic Science and Clinical Science Help recognize outstanding work by ECIs!
Meet the OARSI ECI Committee! Join those attending #OARSI2026 and come chat with us to learn how to get involved 👋 #OARSI2026
Congrats to our Early Career Investigators who received the Highest Rated Abstracts Award! 👏
Are you an early career investigator interested in osteoarthritis? OARSI is recruiting 1 Early Career Investigator for a 3-year role on their ECI Committee - leading events, shaping programming & supporting mentoring 📅 Apply by May 4, 2026 at oarsi.org/volunteer
Share the questions you’re wrestling with (design, models, missing data, reviewers, pivots) and help shape our live panel for the upcoming ECI Luncheon Workshop: Nuances in Numbers!
Meet the Early Career Investigators nominated for the Best Basic and Clinical Science Poster Award at this year’s OARSI Congress. Stop by their posters on April 24 (Basic Science) and April 25 (Clinical Science) Be sure to vote for the 🗳️ People’s Choice Poster Award using the QR codes available.
Designing Research With People, Not For People 📍 OARSI Pre‑Congress Workshop 🗓 23 April 2026, 8–10:30am How can co-design move beyond tokenism to genuine partnership? Featuring researchers and people with lived experience from COAN. Register today: buff.ly/NJnzVDk
🏆 New #OARSI 2026 Poster Awards! 1. Basic Science 2. Clinical Science 3. People’s Choice At Congress: scan QR codes to vote for your favorite!
At #OARSI: ECI Luncheon Workshop Nuances in Numbers: Matching Methods to Data & Questions in OA Research - Case-based talks - Stats editor insights - Small-group discussion - Live Q&A Bring your questions & join the conversation!
This month’s featured #OARSI ECI publications highlight 2025 year-in-review papers across key areas: 🧬 Genetics, genomics & epigenetics 📊 Epidemiology & therapy 🔬 Biology A great snapshot of where the field is headed!
OARSI LIVE Webinar | March 18, 5 pm ET A/Prof Dr. Stephanie Filbay will take a deep dive into the latest research on healing ACL ruptures through non-surgical management. Q&A to follow. Free for OARSI members! buff.ly/Yjic20a!
Monthly #OARSI ECI Publication: Prof. Christian Barton and collaborators discuss findings from the MOTION study, a large cohort and implementation study examining care pathways and outcomes for people with knee osteoarthritis referred to Australian public hospitals. Read more here: buff.ly/C8cJ8CZ
Kick off #OARSI2026 with Pre-Congress Workshops. These sessions are designed for in-depth learning and interactive discussion on key OA topics. 📅 Workshop spaces are limited and first-come, first-served. Register with Congress: buff.ly/QzjZU1o
Monthly #OARSI ECI Spotlight: Introducing Melissa Haberfield from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia! Melissa’s socials: -LinkedIn: buff.ly/b2Qdv8r
🚨 Reminder to submit your Late-Breaking Abstract for #OARSI2026! Missed the abstract deadline? Here’s your second chance! Submit your work to present at OARSI Congress in West Palm Beach, Florida as an oral talk, flash talk, or poster. 📅 Deadline: February 11, 2026 🔗 Submit here: lnkd.in/g5aS4FKs
OARSI LIVE Webinar | Feb 11, 5:30pm ET Prof. Dr. Kim Bennell and Dr. Travis Haber will discuss ongoing uncertainties in research regarding exercise and physical activity for hip and knee osteoarthritis. Q&A to follow. Free registration for OARSI members! 🔗 buff.ly/Q4c7Cjl
Monthly #OARSI ECI Publication: Rachel Almaw (our ECI of the month!) and researchers' at the University of Waterloo explore lived experiences of osteoarthritis pain in their qualitative study! 📄 Read the study here: buff.ly/aieZqwj
