Newsroom

Welcome to the OREF Newsroom where you'll find news and announcements by and about OREF. Contact our Communications team with questions or media requests.

Karen Pubentz
Vice President, Communications
pubentz@oref.org

Amy Kile
Marketing Communications Manager
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Stephanie Vazquez
Marketing Communications Specialist
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News & Press Releases

Featured Articles

Ivan Tornos Joins OREF Board

Ivan Tornos, Chairman, President and CEO of orthopaedic medical device company Zimmer Biomet has joined the OREF Board of Trustees

05-29-2025

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In Memory: Lorence Trick, MD

OREF extends it condolences to the family of respected orthopaedic oncologic surgeon Dr. Lorence Trick

04-10-2025

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In Memory: William Bowman Jr., MD

OREF extends it condolences to the family of renowned orthopaedic oncologic surgeon Dr. William Bowman

04-07-2025

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$200,000+ in New Funding Available

Applications now available for studies addressing clinical gaps in healing, repair, or diagnostics through devices, biologics, or technology plus resident research projects and support for NIH K award recipients

03-19-2025

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Brian Cole, MD, MBA, Receives OREF Clinical Research Award

The 2025 OREF Clinical Research Award was presented to Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, for body of research in osteochondral allograft transplantation

03-13-2025

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Zaamin Hussain, MD, Named 2025 Champion

Zaamin Hussain, MD, selected as winner of Fourth Annual OREF National Resident Research Symposium

03-13-2025

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2025 Lifetime Service Awards Announced

Dr. Richard D. Coutts and Dr. William C. McMaster named 2025 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Lifetime Service Award recipients

03-11-2025

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Brian Johnstone, PhD, Receives ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award

Dr. Johnstone received the award at the ORS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ

02-17-2025

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MTEC Announces New Funding

Proposals addressing solutions focused on the Warfighter that have the potential to be applied closer to the operational environment are encouraged

01-16-2025

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OREF Receives Grant from Stryker

The grant will be used to fund a new research program honoring former Stryker CEO and Chair John W. Brown

12-03-2024

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Apply for $200,000+ in New Funding

Applications now available for biologics, arthritis and shoulder research plus resident research projects and support for NIH K awards.

11-14-2024

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AAOS Announces $10k Caplan Award

New award honors the legacy of pioneering scientist Arnold Caplan, PhD

09-12-2024

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DoD Arthritis Funding Pre-Announcement

Funding to support research focused on reducing the detrimental impact of arthritis on Service members

08-06-2024

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Apply for $500,000+ in new research funding

Applications are now available for the OREF Career Development Grant, a new OREF/RJOS DEI-focused grant and more

07-11-2024

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OREF Adding Director, Grants and Research Position

Newly created position will be responsible for OREF's grant management platform

07-01-2024

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Orizon LLC and OREF Form Partnership to Advance Innovation in Patient Care

New Orizon Fund to provide financial and operational support to OREF grant recipients seeking to commercialize healthcare solutions

05-21-2024

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Brian Shear, MD, Wins Mid-Atlantic Research Symposium

University of Maryland resident places first with iPhone mobility metrics study

05-13-2024

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Kyleen Jan, MD, Takes First Place at Midwest Research Symposium

Rush University Medical Center orthopaedic resident places first in research symposium

05-10-2024

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New Season Kicks Off with Midwest Research Symposium

Rush University Medical Center and University of Illinois at Chicago co-host Midwest event

05-10-2024

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National Resident Research Symposium Champion Announced

UCLA Orthopaedic Resident, Brendan Shi, MD, named top resident investigator

04-25-2024

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Orthopaedic Partner News

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