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Albert Trillat Young Investigator’s Award
In 1989, The International Society of the Knee established a Young Investigator’s Research Award in memory of Professor Albert Trillat. Past President and founder
of the International Society of the Knee, this award provides recognition for a young researcher who has done outstanding clinical laboratory research contributing to the understanding, care or prevention of injuries to the knee.
Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award
SPONSORED BY DJO GLOBAL
The Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award was created in 1995 to recognize researchers who have done outstanding clinical or laboratory research in the field of sports medicine, such as the care and prevention of injuries. A panel composed of members of the ISAKOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Committee reviews the award applications and the winning manuscript is presented at the ISAKOS Biennial Congress.
New! Paolo Aglietti Award
The Aglietti Award provides recognition for outstanding research contributing to the understanding of Knee Arthroplasty. This award is in recognition of Professor Aglietti’s numerous contributions to
knee surgery as a prolific researcher, teacher and surgeon. Professor Aglietti served as Chairman of the ISAKOS Knee Committee and was ISAKOS President from 2007 – 2009. The 12TH Biennial ISAKOS Congress will be the first time the Aglietti Award will be presented.
Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY THE PATELLOFEMORAL FOUNDATION & ISAKOS
The Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award was established in 2005 to encourage outstanding research leading to improved understanding, prevention and treatment of patellofemoral pain or instability. A panel composed of representatives from the ISAKOS Knee and Scientific Committees, The International PF Study Group and The Patellofemoral Foundation review the award applications and the winning manuscript is presented at the ISAKOS Biennial Congress.
FELLOWSHIPS
Patellofemoral Traveling Fellowships
SPONSORED BY THE PATELLOFEMORAL FOUNDATION & ISAKOS
This travel award was developed to promote better understanding and communication regarding patellofemoral pain. This opportunity is awarded on a competitive basis to an orthopaedic surgeon interested in the study and advancement of understanding of the patellofemoral joint. Preference is given to those who have established an academic record of accomplishment. The Patellofemoral Foundation and ISAKOS will provide a stipend to permit visits to several centers, worldwide, that offer opportunities to learn about the complexities of patellofemoral pain. The fellows will write a report of the experience, which will be published in a future ISAKOS Newsletter.
New! ISAKOS Global Traveling Fellowship
The ISAKOS Global Traveling Fellowship is a new initiative from ISAKOS to foster the international exchange of knowledge and skills in the field of sports orthopaedic surgery. The Fellowship is coordinated by the Traveling Fellowship Committee and the ISAKOS office. It will provide the opportunity for four orthopaedic surgeons under the age of 45 to travel with a godfather to the godfather’s geographic region. They will visit up to six medical centers over 14 to 16 days, before attending the ISAKOS Biennial Congress.
ISAKOS Young Investigator’s Scholarship and Research Mentoring Program
The ISAKOS Young Investigator’s Scholarship and Research Mentoring Program was developed by the ISAKOS Scientific Committee as a mentor-mentee program for young investigators from developing countries with limited access to research resources. The Young Investigator Program seeks to assist young surgeons advance research by awarding a Fellowship at an ISAKOS recognized research facility and funding high-impact projects in the applicants’ countries.
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