This Year's Winner

Chavaunne T. Thorpe, Queen Mary University of London

Abstract: FATIGUE LOADING CAUSES A REDUCTION IN THE ABILITY OF TENDON FASCICLES TO RECOIL (Podium Session S1.4)

Award

Up to USD$1,000 and Certificate (up to 4)

Purpose

Professor Savio L-Y. Woo founded the International Symposium on Ligaments and Tendons (ISL&T) to promote awareness of the field, the exchange of information and collaboration nationally and internationally. The ISL&T has been a venue for lively discussion of current topics in connective tissue research and clinical applications. In addition to his leadership and significant scientific contributions to our field, Professor Woo has been an internationally recognized intellectual ambassador for training, mentoring and for aspiring students in the field of biomedical engineering and orthopaedic surgery. We are honored to present the Savio L-Y. Woo Young Researcher Award to individuals who perform the best research studies in three major areas, biomechanical, biological and clinical and have submitted their work to the ISL&T meeting.

The Award is intended to provide partial support (up to $1000) towards the applicant's research or for travel expenses to attend the ISL&T-XIII meeting. Up to four awards will be given.

Eligibility

Open to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Applicant must be the first author of the abstract and be present at the ISL&T-XIII meeting/banquet to accept the award. Advisor's verification of eligibility is required.

Application

Upon submission of the abstract by the regular submission deadline, applicant must indicate his/her intention to be considered for the award. Those selected will be invited to submit extended abstracts.

Award Categories

At least one award will be given in each of three main categories, namely:

• Biomechanical: Experimental studies involving biomechanics of ligaments and tendons, new methods for measurement of biomechanical properties, or computational analyses
• Biological: Basic science studies to characterize the cellular behavior of ligaments and tendons, as well as the extracellular matrix
• Clinical: Studies which compare existing surgical procedures or propose novel alternatives

Selection Committee

Applicant's abstract submitted for the ISL&T-XIII will be reviewed by the program committee through the regular evaluation process based on scientific merit and research quality.

Award Committee

Albert Banes, PhD (Chair)
Giuliano Cerulli, MD (Chair, ISL&T-XIII)
Thay Lee, PhD
Per Renstrom, MD
Graham Riley, PhD
Kwang Kim, BS (Assistant)

Acknowledgements

Sponsored by Flexcell International Corp. and the Asian♦American Institute for Research and Education (ASIAM).

Award

Up to USD$200 and Certificate

Eligibility

Open to current graduate students. Applicant must be the first author of the abstract and be present at the ISL&T meeting/banquet to accept the award. Advisor's verification of eligibility is required.

Application

Upon submission of the abstract by the regular submission deadline, applicant must indicate his/her intention to be considered for this award.

Selection Criteria

Applicant's abstract submitted for the ISL&T-XIII will be reviewed by the program committee through the regular evaluation process based on scientific merit and research quality.

Selection Process

The Program Committee will select the best paper during the international meeting. Award winner will be announced at the banquet.

Acknowledgement

Sponsored by Flexcell International Corporation.

Award

Up to USD$200 and Certificate

Eligibility

Open to clinical fellows or post-doctoral research fellows. Applicant must be the first author of the abstract and be present at the ISL&T meeting/banquet to accept the award.

Application

Upon submission of the abstract by the regular submission deadline, applicant must indicate his/her intention to be considered for this award.

Selection Criteria

Applicant's abstract submitted for the ISL&T-XIII will be reviewed by the program committee through the regular evaluation process based on scientific merit and research quality.

Selection Process

The Program Committee will select the best paper during the international meeting. Award winner will be announced at the banquet.

Acknowledgement

Sponsored by Flexcell International Corporation.

Award

Up to USD$200 and Certificate

Eligibility

Open to clinical fellows or post-doctoral research fellows. Applicant must be the first author of the abstract and be present at the ISL&T meeting/banquet to accept the award.

Application

Upon submission of the abstract by the regular submission deadline, applicant must indicate his/her intention to be considered for this award.

Selection Criteria

Applicant's abstract submitted for the ISL&T-XIII will be reviewed by the program committee through the regular evaluation process based on scientific merit and research quality.

Selection Process

The Program Committee will select the best poster during the international meeting. Award winner will be announced at the banquet.

Acknowledgement

Sponsored by Flexcell International Corporation.