Conference Description
The Cartilage Biology and Pathology GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The GRC on Cartilage Biology and Pathology covers a broad range of topics and new technologies as cartilage is not only the earliest skeletal tissue that supports skeletal development from embryos to adulthood, but also serves an essential skeletal component of a functional adult skeletal system. In this regard, diseases that result in cartilage malformation or degeneration significantly affect the lifespan and quality of life of a large part of the population. The GRC will highlight recent advances and challenges in understanding cartilage biology and diseases. Established scientists and talented new investigators will report and discuss their most recent exciting findings according to this theme and will provide insights into the remaining challenges towards understanding the various aspects of cartilage biology, disease, and translational approaches. We expect the 2023 GRC on Cartilage Biology and Pathology to empower researchers across disciplines to make significant progress towards understanding cartilage biology and improving human health.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by November 19, 2022. Please check back for updates.
Cartilage Development and Regeneration
Discussion Leaders
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Terence Capellini (Harvard University, United States)
Speakers
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Deneen Wellik (University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States)
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Christine Hartmann (University of Münster, Germany)
Epigenetics and Non-Coding RNAs
Discussion Leaders
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Louise Reynard (Newcastle University Biosciences Institute, United Kingdom)
Speakers
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Yolande Ramos (Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands)
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Audrey McAlinden (Washington University, United States)
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S. Amanda Ali (Henry Ford Health, United States)
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Eleftheria Zeggini (Helmholtz Munich, Germany)
Extracellular Matrix
Discussion Leaders
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Antonio Rossi (University of Pavia - Department of Molecular Medicine, Italy)
Speakers
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Bent Brachvogel (University of Cologne, Germany)
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Sarah Calve (University of Colorado Boulder, United States)
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Francis Berenbaum (Sorbonne University, France)
Mechanobiology
Discussion Leaders
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Tamara Alliston (UCSF, United States)
Speakers
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Andrew Pitsillides (Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom)
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Angus Wann (Kennedy Institute, University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
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Niamh Nowlan (University College Dublin, Ireland)
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Ronald June (Montana State University, United States)
Biomechanics and Bioengineering
Discussion Leaders
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Corey Neu (University of Colorado Boulder, United States)
Speakers
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Gerard Ateshian (Columbia University, United States)
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Suzanne Maher (Hospital for Special Surgery, United States)
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Markus Wimmer (Rush University Medical Center, United States)
Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering
Discussion Leaders
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Brian Johnstone (Oregon Health & Science University, United States)
Speakers
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Rhima Coleman (University of Michigan, United States)
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Jos Malda (University of Twente/ Isotis S.A., The Netherlands)
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Solvig Diederichs (Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany)
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Denis Evseenko (USC, United States)
Osteoarthritis
Discussion Leaders
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Anne-Marie Malfait (Rush University Medical Center, United States)
Speakers
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Francesco Dell'Accio (Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom)
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Jang-Soo Chun (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea, South Korea)
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Mohit Kapoor (Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Toronto)
Rare Diseases, Disease Modeling and Aging
Discussion Leaders
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Uwe Kornak (University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany)
Speakers
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Brian Diekman (Univ North Carolina / NC State, United States)
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Shireen Lamande (Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Australia)
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Christopher Little (University of Sydney, Australia)
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Katarzyna Pirog (Newcastle University, United Kingdom)
Cartilaginous and Joint Tissues
Discussion Leaders
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Susanne Graessel (University of Regensburg, Germany)
Speakers
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Devina Purmessur (Walter) (The Ohio State University, United States)
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Martin Englund (Lund University, Sweden)
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Carla Scanzello (University of Pennsylvania, United States)
The GRC Power Hour™
Organizers
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Sarah Snelling (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
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Rosa Serra (University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States)
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Gerjo Van Osch (Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
